Heaton House Farm is an award winning venue on the Cheshire/Staffordshire border. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a motivated Weddings and Events Catering Coordinatorto join Stableyard Catering, the North West's caterer of the year at The Wedding Industry Awards.The role is ideally full time and permanent based upon 40 hours per week however part time may be considered. You will be based half of the time within the office and the other half on events.This is an exciting time to be joining the company which has enjoyed fantastic growth, building a brilliant reputation within the catering industry. We provide the highest quality catering for a variety of events both onsite and at external venues, delivered with exceptional detail, and with the highest level of customer service.
Responsibilities as our Wedding & Events Catering Coordinator will include: - Working alongside our Events Manager and Head Chef in managing all food operations for our events
- On the day catering coordination/supervision ensuring each event is executed perfectly
- Administration of preparing event documentation
- Day to day office admin and client interaction associated with the role ensuring all enquiries are responded to in a timely and professional manner
- Assisting with the creation of the rotas for the waiting on team
- Assisting with the recruiting, training, and development of the waiting on team
- Working closely with other teams to assist with the delivery of all events
- Supervise the team to ensure a fantastic guest experience and high level of customer service
- Assisting with the planning and delivery of Food & Wine tastings
- Assisting with the diary management
- Suggesting areas for development for the business by seeking out new business opportunities with the support of the Events Manager and Head Chef
Our Weddings & Events Catering Coordinator will come equipped with the following qualities: - A passion for the hospitality industry
- You should either have relevant events/catering industry experience or a degree in event or hospitality management
- You will be passionate about food and providing a fantastic customer experience
- You will have a keen eye for detail
- You will be able to demonstrate skills to to supervise and manage a team
- You will be confident in handling high pressure situations
- You will be flexible and adaptable
- You should be computer literate with an excellent knowledge of word, excel, outlook
- You will be prepared to work weekends and evenings
Typical shifts include: 8.30am-5pm on non-event days or 12.30pm 10pm on event days on a rotational basis.We operate a TOIL system to ensure good work-life balance.What we offer in return - A rewarding experience -working as part of a friendly, award-winning team
- Variety no two days are ever the same!
- Support we are a friendly family run company and care about our team like they are part of the family
- Progression as our company grows, so can you!
- Flexibility this includes flexibility inworking days (including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays) and working hours (we dont work Christmas Day or Boxing Day!)
- Staff events we work hard but enjoy spending time celebrating our success
- Guest experience you get to stay overnight at the farm to experience our rooms!
- Discounts we believe in giving back, so you get discounts on tickets and products!
- Staff Referral scheme- Rewards for bringing more team players to our family
- TOIL system time off in lieu offered for extra hours worked
- Insurance life & permanent health insurance (after qualifying period)
- Pension Scheme
- 28 days holiday(including bank holidays, prorate for part-time) increasing with service to a maximum of 33 days
- Reward programmes we recognise and reward those who have worked for us for a long time
- Free car parking!
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