Location
London

Hours
Monday to Friday

Salary
Circa £45,000 per annum

Benefits
28 days holiday including bank holidays
Plus your birthday off
3 volunteering days
3 days grandparent leave
24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
Secondary carer leave
Wedding/commitment day leave
Free meals on shift
Bespoke training and development opportunities
Apprenticeship opportunities for all experience levels
Pension and life insurance
Discounts available on our Perkbox app including high street shops, holidays & cinema
Wellbeing hub
Access to employee assistance programme
Cycle to work scheme

About the Role
Do you have a passion for leading the way in providing genuine hospitality and impeccable service? Can you motivate a team? Are you friendly, professional and efficient? If so, this role is for you. At BaxterStorey, every interaction is an opportunity to create a lasting impression. We are looking for a Meeting & Events Manager who inspires their team to exceed expectations at every turn.

As part of an exciting events operations team, you will be responsible for the overall coordination and profitability of events, managing and coordinating the team during events, and working closely with the sales team and clients to deliver seamless experiences. You will lead the front of house operation on assigned events, providing comprehensive briefings to all team members involved.

Our events range from small T&C bookings to fine dining dinners, canapés and drinks receptions, afternoon teas, working breakfasts and lunches, buffets for up to 200 guests, and large summits with hundreds of attendees. We operate across a variety of London venues hosting both internal and external events, including unique occasions and delegations from around the world.

At BaxterStorey, we believe our people set us apart. We support an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We invest in your development with ongoing training and guarantee a good work-life balance because we believe people excel when they can take care of themselves.

Join us and be part of a food revolution where tradition meets creativity and modern solutions.

Experience
Previous experience commensurate with the role is required.
A contagious passion for food and customer service.
Proven ability to manage, train, and support a team effectively.
Financially astute with strong analytical skills to create and maintain budgets and drive commercial performance.

About you
Excellent delegation and influencing skills.
Ability to prioritise multiple projects in a fast-paced, multi-faceted, creative environment and work well under pressure.
Meticulous organisational abilities with high attention to detail.
Concise and effective verbal and written communication skills.
Adaptable with a solution-oriented perspective.
Excellent strategic thinking and critical reasoning skills.
Works according to BaxterStorey core values: Always Visionary, Wholeheartedly Positive, Creatively Collaborative, Forever Conscious.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications or experience aligned with the role.
Motivated and hungry to learn; we welcome applications even if you don’t meet all requirements as we are committed to developing your potential.