F&B Events Manager

 

Would you like to join an extraordinary gathering of people on an amazing Estate which centres around a beautiful hotel?

Heckfield Place is a beautifully restored hotel on a 400-acre farm in the county of Hampshire, just outside of London. In Marle and Hearth restaurants, we prepare food and drink that celebrates simplicity, the seasons, and a sense of place. We're honoured to hold a green Michelin star at Marle. We are looking for a skilled F&B Events Manager to join our friendly F&B team.

 Previous experience in running events is essential and responsibilities include:

• Acting as a point of contact for clients during events.
• Briefing with the Event Manager in charge of the event to ensure all the relevant information, as well as guest expectations, are handed over.
• Dealing with customer complaints and resolving and/or escalating where necessary.
• Managing departmental inventories and assets including par levels and maintenance of equipment. 
• Conducting monthly department meetings with the F&B Events team. 
• Understanding the impact the F&B Events team has on the overall success of an event and manages activities to maximize customer satisfaction. 
• Leading shifts and actively participates in the servicing of events.
• Applying and continually broadening knowledge of food and wine pairings and cutting-edge cuisine, and overall event presentation. 
• Interacting with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels. 

Benefits:

 

·       Service charge (estimated £4,000 to £7,000 per annum)

·       Increased holiday allowance

·       Vitality healthcare cover

·       Employee assistance programme (with Hospitality Action)

·       Life assurance scheme (from day one, covering up to 2x your annual salary)

·       50% F&B discount when dining in our restaurants

·       Company sick pay

·       Enhanced maternity pay

·       Enhanced paternity pay

·       Recruit a Friend bonus (£1000)

·       Monthly employee recognition scheme

·       Annual employee parties

·       Free staff meals

·       Daily briefings with the team, including food tasting – opportunities to work with the Home Farm

·       50% discount on Wildsmith Skin products

·       Heckfield Plus - online discounts

·       Discount with Hunter Boots

·       Christmas gift

·       New baby gift

At Heckfield we pride ourselves on providing training, development and a chance to progress within the company.  If you would like to work in a collaborative and creative environment, please send your cover letter and cv to [email protected]