Catering Manager (Fixed Term)

Searcys are looking for an Catering  Manager to join the team at Gherkin.

Fixed Term Contract from September to 31.12.2025

As a Catering  Manager for Searcys you will be responsible for the overall co-ordination and profitability of an event. Managing and co-ordinating the team during the event and working closely with the sales team and to deliver the event seamlessly.

The Gherkin is an iconic London landmark in the heart of The City of London. Our venue is located at the top of this iconic building, on levels 37, 38, 39 and 40. We are famous for our corporate events, beautiful weddings, private dining events with a spectacular view as well as delicious food, famous Champagne and cocktails served in our Helix Restaurant and Iris Bar on top of the building over the weekends.

As a Catering  Manager you will receive the following industry leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 35 days annual leave (dependant on job role)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue
• Annual celebration event
• Cycle to work scheme
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice

The Catering  Manager will be working as part of an exciting events operations team to deliver the food & beverage, event operations at a large selection of events spaces, Will also lead the front of house operation on assigned events, providing a comprehensive briefing to all team members involved in the delivery of the event.

Job Type: Full Time - Fixed Term Contract from September to 31.12.2025

Salary: £40,000

Responsibilities:

•  To ensure events are set up as required by the event sheets.
•  Ensure events are delivered on time as required by the event sheets.
•  Attend and have active input to daily and weekly event operations meetings.
•  To liaise with the kitchen, event sales, operations and client teams to deliver successful events.
•  Conducts short- and long-term planning and management for events and sales.
•  Develops and recommend the budget, marketing plans, and objectives and manages within those approved plans.
•  Maintains or exceeds budgeted sales and profits in all event areas.
•  Recommends, develops, and implements effective marketing plans for generating event revenues.
•  Evaluates each piece of event business to ensure business can be properly serviced.
•  Assembles creative and innovative event attractions based on internal capabilities or outsources to qualified vendors.
•  Leads event team to build long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of sales objectives.

• Minimum 2 years experience in event management
• Thorough understanding of the event and meeting management process – conception to completion
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi-faceted, creative environment and able to work well under pressure
• Meticulous organizational abilities; high attention to detail
• Concise and effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to adapt to challenges and opportunities with a solution-oriented perspective
• Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills
• Creative, positive energy, self-directed, amiable, and composed under pressure; helpful and humble

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk