Wild by Tart
Event Manager
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Event Manager
Wild By Tart is a Michelin Guide-listed restaurant and events space in Eccleston Yards, Belgravia, known for its warm, design-led dining room, celebrated seasonal menus and a beautiful private events space that has become a destination in its own right for private dining, product launches, celebrations and corporate hire.
THE VENUE
Wild By Tart is housed within a striking 9,000 sq. ft former power station in Belgravia. A building with real industrial character, reimagined as a warm, design-led space. Beyond the restaurant and bar, the building is home to a photography studio and a mezzanine private dining space, giving the venue a rare range and flexibility for events, from intimate dinners to brand takeovers.
THE ROLE
Wild by Tart are looking for a competent and experienced Event Manager who can hit the ground running. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering and running numerous events ranging from small canapé events to large scale dinners. They will have experience working in external catering as well as within a venue. The successful candidate will be client facing, so strong communication and people skills is key.
Sales & Proposals
- Effectively manage incoming event enquiries, response times and catering selling guidelines in accordance to Tart standards
- Promote each event area and catering offerings in an engaging and informative way to both corporate and private clients
- Work alongside the marketing schedule and strategy to drive event business
- Maintain strong knowledge of latest trends in the hospitality industry
- Responsible for managing client's event budgets
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Conversion
- Ensure booking conversion by executing effective sales and negotiation techniques including face to face visits and creative sales processes
Contracting
- Ensure all contracts are issued and signed in accordance to Wild by Tart's policies and procedures and deposits are received as required
- Ensure all booking forms, menus, set up are completed and issued in a timely manner
Planning
- Ensure all events are planned to high standards and according Wild by Tart's brand guidelines
- Managing clients from the initial inquiry through to the execution of the event
- Booking and managing FOH staff
- Working with both front of house and back of house teams to ensure the smooth end to end running of events
- Provide a personalised guest experience, strong selling skills and in-depth product knowledge
- Manage multiple events at the same time both internal and external
- Hands on wherever possible with all manner of events
- Liaise with Line Managers to build sales, analyse and report on events to develop business
- Carry out post event follow up calls to guests to build guest relations, improve service and support other booking opportunities
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Finance
- Prepare all relevant documentation for weekly events meetings
- Maximise revenue at all times, working to budgets and targets while maintaining agreed service standards
Health and Safety
- Maintain knowledge of Health and Safety and Food Hygiene
- Understand all fire, first aid and accident procedures
- Provide a safe and secure environment for guests and the team at all times
- Maintain clean and tidy-working areas at all times
IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Minimum 3 years' experience in venue and catering
- Fluency in English, written and spoken
- Excellent written skills and ability to write personable, persuasive and professional emails
- Able to work on own initiative and self-motivated
- Meticulous organisation and attention to detail, able to prioritise a demanding workload
- Excellent communication skills
- Level-headed and consistent in nature, trustworthy and reliable
- Ability to work flexibly under pressure
- A passion for great food, service and people
WHAT WE OFFER
- £40,000 per annum, plus bonus
HOW TO APPLY
Please send your CV and a short covering note to karen@wildbytart.com
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