Senior Event Manager
Event Caterer
Central London & The City
Portfolio of high-end, exclusive venues
Salary: £50,000 + Overtime + OTE
Predominantly Monday–Friday, with flexibility for evenings and weekends
The Opportunity
Our client, one of London’s leading high-end event caterers, is looking to recruit a Senior Event Manager.
Reporting directly to the MD, this is a pivotal role responsible for delivering exceptional, large-scale events across some of London’s most prestigious venues.
This position offers genuine scope to influence operational excellence, shape client experiences, and lead from the front within a fast-paced, premium environment.
The Role
As the Senior Event Manager, you will take full ownership of the end-to-end delivery of complex, high-profile events—from initial planning through to execution. You will operate at the centre of each event, working collaboratively with clients, internal teams, and external suppliers to ensure seamless delivery, consistently exceeding expectations. This is a hands-on, multi-site role, requiring proven experience managing events across multiple venues.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the planning & execution of events across multiple venues
* Oversee all operational logistics, ensuring seamless and consistent delivery
* Act as the primary client contact, building strong and lasting relationships
* Manage event budgets, ensuring commercial viability
* Collaborate closely with culinary, sales, and logistics teams
* Conduct site visits and oversee event preparation
* Provide strong leadership, mentor, develop, and inspire the teams
* Drive continuous improvement across processes, service delivery, and efficiency
About You
* Proven experience delivering high-end events within venues or catering environments
* Demonstrable multi-site or multi-venue operational experience (essential)
* A confident, hands-on leader with the ability to perform under pressure
* Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
* Commercially astute, with good budget management capability
* Excellent client-facing skills and relationship management experience
* A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
* Polished, professional, and an effective communicator at all levels
* Passionate about the events industry and committed to delivering excellence
Important
Only candidates with multi-venue or multi-site experience will be considered for this role.