Conference & Banqueting Manager

Searcys @ The King's Fund are looking for a Conference & Banqueting  Manager to join the team.

As a C&B Manager you would be working closely with the Deputy Operations manager and team at The King's Fund, to deliver flawless service and exceptional food and drinks within both our large conference and banqueting operations.

The King's Fund is an independent charitable organisation working to improve health and care in England. Searcys are proud to work alongside The Kings Fund providing high end hospitality and catering for their prestigious event calendar.

As a C&B 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 (dependent on job role)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance program and qualified Mental Health First Aiders 
• Meals are provided on shift when working within one of our venues
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer/give back to the charity of your choice
• A wide selection of Searcys ibelong Events.

Searcys C&B Manager will build strong relationships with the onsite events team and client at each event understanding a brief and executing every detail with continuous quality and a human touch..

Job Type: Full Time, 45 hours

Salary: £36,500 pa

Main Purpose: 

To assist the Deputy Operations Manager to deliver seamless service to all areas of the department.  

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• To plan, organise and deliver a successful operation of the events, dining rooms and other areas within the C & B department with the assistance of the relevant department heads.
• To liaise with other key personal, including marketing, events and sales department in order to deliver service the meets and exceed the client expectations. 
• To brief the C & B team on all aspects of the business and to oversee the running of all events, workings lunches and dining.
• To meet clients on arrival making sure that the event is as they require, and ensuring that any on the day changes are passed on to the relevant people where necessary.
• To manage the C&B Floor Managers and liaise on a daily basis with regards to the business and the delegation of staff.   
• To assist on the development of the Operations waiting team and floor managers, making sure that they adhere to standards laid down by the Operations and Deputy Operations Managers and provide training as required, especially on the areas of food and beverage service, as per company and site specific policies.   
• To ensure all Health, Hygiene and Safety requirements are being adhered to as described in the Searcy Health & Safety Policy 
• To make sure a coherent handover is submitted for the events and any issues escalated to the relevant head of department.   
• Any other reasonable request by management.
• Demonstrate Personal Development

• Excellent product knowledge (food/beverage)
• Experience in running large events, dinners.
• Leads by example by acting professional at all times. 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Leads innovation and keeping update d with current trends in the market   
• Takes the initiative 
• Excellent time management 
• Financially astute  

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