Operations Assistant - Maidenhead, United Kingdom - Goose & Berry

Goose & Berry

Verified Company

Maidenhead, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Goose & Berry are an award winning Catering & Events company who specialise in weddings, corporate and social events around the Bucks/Berks area and beyond.

As the team is growing, we are offering a rare exciting and rewarding role in the events industry for an Operations Assistant.

The ideal Operations Assistant will have events experience in a similar environment and be energetic, driven and a team player who is a natural problem solver.

Key Responsibilities

Assisting with the planning and delivery of all events from initial enquiry through to delivery. Meeting the objectives and requirements of the client
Accompany the sales team on sitevisits and tastings to ascertain the logistics of an event and advise sales staff and the client of the implications or alternatives that may be available to ensure a successful event
Ensure all resources and consumables are ordered, received, available, and assigned, as appropriate for each event in a timely manner and within agreed budgets
Responsible for achieving profit targets and delivering margin reports to MD/GM
Recruiting, booking and managing all event staff
Managing transport and logistics
Nurturing venue and supplier relationships
Seeking new venue and supplier relationship opportunity
Recruitment, training, and management of staff including agency staff
Attending events, being involved in the opening or closing down of the event. Meeting venue standards of cleanliness, hygiene, health and safety
Record keeping of event costings, checking events are kept within budget. Constantly monitoring event overheads
Souring equipment for events and liaising with suppliers
Assisting in the recruitment, training and integration of new staff
Working at events both front and back of house, demonstrating a strong knowledge of food & drink and hospitality
To lead and motivate a team and delegate responsibility whilst being handson
Responsible for all G&B kit cleaning, storing, packing and maintenance
Overseeing the relationship and communication between the kitchen and planning front of house team