11557 - Catering and Events Operations Team Leader - Edinburgh
Accommodations, Catering and Events / Catering, Conferences & Events
Full time: 35 hours per week
Open ended: permanent
2 Positions
The Opportunity:
The Hospitality Collection is the commercial arm of the world-leading University of Edinburgh, which includes the conference and events team. We provide a professional operation across a broad portfolio of conferences, meetings, and events, from major international conferences to day meetings and prestigious dining events, held at venues across the University’s portfolio.Additionally, the team operates a large Outside Catering and Delivered Hospitality service to university buildings and to private and corporate locations across the city.
The Catering and Event Operations Team Leader plays a vital role within the wider catering team, with significant responsibility to deliver successful events and ensure our long-term success and sustainability. The post holder will hold a pivotal role in developing the highest possible levels of service and customer engagement.
The salary for this post is £25,433 to £28,081 per annum (£29,247.95 - £32,293.15 per annum including 15% Premium band for flexible working).
Your skills and attributes for success:
Proven experience of supervising people and teams to deliver successful events in a hospitality, catering or events environment.A strong team player who can work closely with supervisors and team members to exceed customer expectations.
Outstanding organisation skills and the ability to prioritise your time and help keep others on track.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to communicate with a wide range of customers.
Ability to effectively communicate and coach others to meet our standard operating procedures, operational health and safety requirements and core ACE values
Self-motivation and passion for developing your career.
A full driving licence valid for driving on UK roads is essential.