Hospitality Duty Manager

Lexington is an award-winning contract caterer that focus on providing great food and service to customers. To do this we need fabulous people and we work hard to create an environment where our team members feel engaged, inspired, valued and enjoy what they do. Job description Your key responsibilities as the Hospitality Duty manager will consist of: Responding appropriately to incoming enquiries via phone and email and chasing to a conclusion Management of teams up to 35 front of house team members Liaise with external suppliers, prepare quotes, contracts and event proposals for events of all types, including internal and external Produce event detailed planners (including catering, cost, invoicing details, itinerary, room set up, entertainment, AV etc.) Conducting menu writing and tasting while planning the event with the client Actively identify marketing and promotion opportunities Skills & Experience The experience and knowledge we are looking for from the future Hospitality Duty Manager Experience as an event manager Experience with Fine dining, and VIP events Computer literate, Knowledge with excel Outstanding organisation skills Customer service orientation Good written and spoken English Benefits As part of your package, we are offering a salary of £30,000-£32,000 per annum This role comes with an Employee Assistance Programme, a free gym and swimming pool on site,  a great cycle to work scheme, workplace pension, life Assurance (x2), 28 days holiday – pro-rata (including Bank Holidays), great benefits for you and your family and a day off for your birthday! #ACX