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Event Planner
Restaurant Associates
 (part of Compass Group)
·
3.8
Milton Keynes MK9
£13.45 an hour
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Job details

£13.45 an hour
Milton Keynes MK9

Full job description

Role profile is a guide to the work you will initially be required to undertake. It may be changed from time to time to incorporate changing circumstances. It does not form part of your contract of employment.

Overall purpose of the role
The Event Planner plays a key role in delivering seamless events, from conferences and exhibitions to corporate dinners, by collaborating closely with clients and the catering team. This role ensures exceptional service from initial planning through to final delivery, with a strong focus on precision, communication, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with corporate clients to understand goals, audience, and catering needs.
  • Advise on menus, room layout, and logistics.
  • Prepare event proposals, function sheets, and floorplans.
  • Coordinate with third-party vendors and suppliers.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety protocols for large-scale events
  • Provide transparent cost estimates and ensure adherence to budgets.
  • Negotiate with suppliers and vendors to optimise quality and cost.
  • Identify and execute upsell opportunities
  • Manage contracts, deposits, and invoicing in line with Compass policy.
  • Serve as the main point of contact throughout the event lifecycle.
  • Ensure flawless execution through proactive problem-solving.
  • Conduct site visits and post-event evaluations to drive continuous improvement.

Person Specification
  • An enthusiastic team player who embodies our values and is passionate about delivering excellent guest experiences.
  • Leads by example, with a basic understanding of hospitality and events.
  • Confident, approachable, and highly organised with excellent time management skills.
  • Strong communicator with a professional telephone manner and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Comfortable managing client feedback, complaints, and compliance standards.
  • Is passionate about delivering a world class service to our clients and customers
  • Can work as a team but also willing to act on their own initiative
  • Acts with honesty and integrity
Essential
  • Computer literate
  • Strong communication skills
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Ability to work to strict pressured deadlines
  • Able to communicate at all levels
  • Good communication skills to be able to liaise with a wide range of visitors to your work area
  • Be able to comply with legislation and follow all rules and regulation laid down in the staff handbook and unit policy statements, regarding uniform, personal hygiene, health and safety.
  • Security checked if applicable, SIA, Credit check, depending on the role you carry out.
  • Customer service focused
  • Team player and can-do attitude
  • Takes pride in personal appearance and hygiene
  • Self-motivated and able to use own initiative
  • Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a positive attitude

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Job Reference: com/1409/41214001/52758961/BU #RA Group

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

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