Senior Conference and Events Manager

Job description
CGC Event Caterers are recruiting for a Senior Banqueting and Events Manager to join the team at York Racecourse. The Senior B&E Manager will take charge and ensure a smooth delivery of both C&E and Racing days to the highest standard. This role revolves around managing the F&B team and overseeing all aspects of the racecourse's events services.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage their management team ensuring all non-race day events are fully set up and delivered to a high standard.
Oversee and manage retail, conference and banqueting events as allocated by the head of F&B
Work with the Head of F&B and sales office to ensure the scheduling of the management team is sufficient for each event.
Manage & Develop the C&E SOP’s, ensure all events are delivered in accordance the SOP.
Ensure that all FOH & BOH areas are clean and tidy for C&E events.
Work within the parameter of the P&L and achieve the targets set by the Head of F&B
To be responsible for till programming, floats, reports and cash reconciliation post event.
Ensure all event invoicing and billing is carried out accurately and promptly
Manage the staffing team to deliver recruitment & onboarding for C&E service staff.
Ensure adherence to company policy on cash handling and all associated procedures.
To ensure compliance with all food hygiene legislation and that staff at all times comply with Health & Safety regulations; to pursue any training requirements needed for specialist areas.
Liaise with all departments to assist with the smooth running of events, ensuring at all times that the high standards expected at the venue are maintained and adhere to the SOP’s
Understand market trends to develop and enhance our offer and delivery.
Work with the head chef to develop our offer both retail & C&E
Deliver role specific training to management team

PERSON SPECIFICATION
~5 years banqueting management experience.
~ Experience of working in an events based environment.
~ Strong inter personal skills and the ability to make key decisions.
~ The position involves an element of manual handling.
~ Hands on approach and be part of the service delivery.
~ Have a thorough understanding of food hygiene and health & safety regulations.
~ Good IT skills.
~ A desire to learn and develop your career.
~ Personal license holder
~ Level 2 Food safety certificate

BENEFITS
Casual dress
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Referral programme

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