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Catering Events Coordinator
  • United Kingdom - Buckinghamshire - Waddesdon -
2 years ago
Administrator
Permanent,Full-time
Job Description

You will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of all Catering and Retail events. They will act as a Liaison between Retail and Catering for all incoming and relevant events/bookings to ensure the effective organization of the department. The area of focus for this role will cover Catering-Internal groups, visitors, special events, ticketed events. For Retail the role will cover wine tastings, ticketed events, special events.

Key responsibilities: -

  • Creating function sheets & ensuring appropriate recharging
  • Providing support to Administrator for invoicing and purchasing
  • Assisting with Commercial activities across the site, Pop-up bars, and
  • Pop-up Retail units.
  • Assisting with Waddesdon ‘special Events’ such as Chilli Fest, Christmas, Theatre etc.
  • Liaising with Marketing regarding incoming bookings and booking enquiries
  • Meet with interested parties regarding potential events – wines tastings, catering for
  • meetings, private dinners, bespoke lunches and large events.
  • Delivering Ticketing information to ensure events are on sale in good time
  • Acting as a liaison for the Head of Catering & Retail to ensure information is with key stakeholders
  • Coordinating groups pre-arrival information – i.e./ timings, allergies, food and drink requirements
  • Acting as a ‘meet and greet’ at all Catering and Retail events and working with the relevant managers and chefs to ensure smooth delivery of service
  • Liaising with Visitor Services in House Tours & bookings for groups also using Retail & Catering during their visit.
  • Coordinating Catering services for events within the Manor – and ensuring they are delivered on time
  • Planning & booking rooms / spaces for events.
  • Supporting management team in delivering events across the site.
  • Updating the operations plan for inter-business communications
  • Provide events assistance to the departments where appropriate

Benefits

  • 50% Discount in Food 2 Go Catering, 20% in the Wine Shop & 20% off in Retail.
  • Training & Development Plans – All of our chef management team have been developed from roles within the business.
  • Full E-Learning program which gives transferable skills for the future
  • Practical Skills training in all areas of the Catering business.
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Working with us
  • All the profits we make here at Waddesdon goes to the upkeep and preservation of the House & Grounds
  • Charity of the Year – do some good at work by contributing to a local charity.
  • Quarterly business-wide briefings and team building events.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Highly Organized & comfortable planning in advance
  • Friendly & customer service orientated
  • Previous experience in hospitality / events
  • Interest in Wine and or relevant qualifications
  • Driving License and ability to use vehicles on site is essential
  • Effective problem solving skills

Reference no: 96138

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