Duty Events Manager

Company of Cooks
London

We are Company of Cooks , and we believe brilliant food and drink starts with brilliant people. For over 25 years, we’ve been part of some of the UK’s most loved cultural destinations, from historic palaces and botanical gardens to buzzing galleries and performance spaces, running the cafés, restaurants, bars and events that bring these incredible places to life.

Our values - Craft, Creativity and Community - guide everything we do. They shape how we work together, how we support our partners, and how we make each guest feel welcome. If you care about food, people and doing things properly, you’ll feel right at home here.

Wherever we are, we do more than serve. We bring places to life through food, service and creativity and we’re looking for a Duty Event Manager to join our team at Ironmongers Hall .

Location: Ironmongers Hall, EC2Y 8AA

Rate of pay: £33,000 - £35,000 per annum

Working pattern : 40 hours per week, Mostly Monday - Friday with occasional weekends , Shifts time between 7-4, 11-7, 12-8, 4 - late

The Venue:
  • We have 1 event spaces on site
  • We host sit down dinners for up to 170 people
  • Drinks receptions for up to 300 people
  • Regularly host small, medium and large functions for morning/afternoon tea, working lunches and buffets
Key Responsibilities:
  • Event and planning Logistics:
Overseeing all logistical aspects of event setup, execution, and breakdown, including venue selection, catering, staffing, and transportation.

  • Budget Management:
Monitoring event budgets, controlling costs, and ensuring that events are delivered within financial constraints.

  • Staff Management:
Managing and supervising event staff, including volunteers, and ensuring they are adequately trained and prepared for their roles.

  • Health and Safety:
Ensuring compliance with health, safety, and legal regulations at all events.

  • Customer Experience:
Ensuring a positive and seamless experience for attendees through effective event management and problem-solving.

  • Communication:
Communicating effectively with all stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and team members, to ensure a shared understanding of event goals and objectives.

Our Ideal candidate will have contract catering or hospitality background.

Skills and Qualifications:
  • Strong organizational and planning skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
  • Previous operational experience managing large and small events
  • Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
What's in it for you?

Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.
  • Personal Development and Training opportunities
  • Life assurance scheme
  • Pension scheme
  • Holiday allowance
  • Private medical eligibility
  • Eye care
  • A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
  • Family friendly support
  • Regular social events and communication with our leaders
  • A holiday purchase scheme
  • Volunteering days
  • Professional subscriptions
  • Recognition schemes and people awards
  • Long service awards
  • Access to some great high street discount vouchers
Posted 2025-09-12

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