Beautifully constructed, perfectly designed with weddings in mind and staffed by the most caring and passionate wedding experts, Rivervale Barn is a venue unlike any other. We offer you everything you need for your wedding day and you'll be able to create memories that will last a lifetime with us. Rivervale Barn isn't really ours: it's yours. Learn more about what we do at www.rivervale-barn-weddings.co.uk
Artemis are looking for a passionate Senor Event Manager based at Rivervale Barn. The successful candidate must be self-motivated, have a passion for good food and service, calm under pressure and be able to work in a small team. Experience in weddings and conferences, 100+ covers, fine dining and event bars, together with a strong background in food led establishments.
Artemis is a company that is proud to provide the finest quality, modern British food and drink to high end wedding clients, across 12 beautiful, privately owned estates around the UK. Visit our website at weareartemis.co.uk
Requirements
3 years' experience as an Event Manager in a position used to providing catering for 100+ covers
A strong and friendly personality that everyone gets on with
Have an eye for detail and an analytical mind
Express a warm and friendly disposition
Able to manage a team
Well turned out with a professional appearance
Knowledge and experience using a CRM system preferred
A good communicator
Good knowledge of on-trend menus, dishes, food trends, wines and drinks
Must be able to stand for long period of time, 8 – 12 hours
Own transport is essential due to the location
Candidates must be eligible to work full-time in the UK
Responsibilities
Understanding of the administration systems and use these in line with accepted company policy
Train, brief and delegate the service teams
Fully conversant with our brochure offers and able to relay its content and virtues in a professional and sales orientated capacity
Able to work closely with our clients to ascertain their individual needs and effectively document the outcome in line with company administration policy
Provide excellent dining room service in an efficient but warm manner 48 times a year
Be a direct link between the venue's sales team and the catering team, through the General Manager and the central management team
Deputise for the General Manager
Look for ways to meet individual client needs and to exceed guest expectation
Billing, invoicing and ability to asses financial performance
Some facility management tasks
Hours
Based on a 5-day week, but this fluctuates given the needs of the business
Working an office day normally between 8.00am- 4.00pm (actual times subject to change)
Service direction and management at 48 events per year
Benefits of working with us
Exceptional hours with only a few very late nights 40hrs per week
Overtime paid
Company bonus scheme
Pension scheme
Uniform
H&S – training will be given
Food Hygiene – training will be given
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