Event Manager

Event Manager – Private Dining Central London - 2 Venues Organic Recruitment is working with a growing hospitality business in London to find an experienced Event Manager to oversee the delivery of private dining events across two distinctive venues. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on hospitality professional who enjoys creating memorable guest experiences, takes pride in getting the details right and thrives in a fast-paced, event-led environment. With a focus on quality, personal service and attention to detail, the business delivers a range of bespoke dining experiences for private and corporate clients. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring every event runs seamlessly, from the initial planning handover through to service and close. The Role As Event Manager, you will take responsibility for the operational planning and delivery of events across both venues. Working closely with the sales team, kitchen and front-of-house colleagues, you will ensure every booking is properly prepared and delivered to a consistently high standard. This is a hands-on position that requires a visible presence during events, strong organisational skills and the confidence to lead a team while managing changing priorities. You will be the key operational contact on the day, ensuring clients feel well looked after and that every aspect of their event runs smoothly. Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate events from handover and preparation through to delivery, breakdown and close.
• Review event briefs, menus, timings, guest numbers, room layouts, dietary requirements and special requests ahead of each booking.
• Work closely with clients and internal teams to ensure all event details are clearly communicated and understood.
• Oversee room preparation, table settings, decorations and all finishing touches.
• Lead pre-event briefings, ensuring the team understands service expectations, timings and individual guest requirements.
• Manage events on the floor, coordinating food and beverage service and maintaining excellent hospitality standards.
• Act as the main operational contact for clients during their event, handling requests and resolving any issues calmly and professionally.
• Work closely with the kitchen and front-of-house teams to keep service running smoothly and to schedule.
• Ensure dietary and allergen requirements are accurately communicated and managed in line with established procedures.
• Oversee event breakdowns and room resets, ensuring spaces are ready for subsequent bookings.
• Maintain clear event notes and handovers, reporting feedback, incidents and any operational concerns where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety, food hygiene, fire safety and licensing requirements.
• Support effective stock management and the responsible use of equipment and event supplies.
• Identify opportunities to improve event operations, team performance and the overall guest experience. About You You are an organised, personable and proactive hospitality professional who enjoys taking ownership and being involved in the detail. You are comfortable leading a team, working directly with clients and making decisions under pressure, while maintaining a calm, professional and welcoming approach. You will ideally bring:
• Previous experience in an event coordination or management role within quality hospitality, restaurants, hotels or private dining.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities without losing sight of the details.
• Confidence communicating with clients, chefs, suppliers and colleagues at all levels.
• A hands-on approach to event preparation and live service, with experience briefing and coordinating front-of-house teams.
• A good understanding of food and beverage service and the standards expected in a premium hospitality environment.
• The ability to anticipate problems, respond quickly to changes and find practical solutions.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, allergen management and health and safety procedures.
• Confidence using booking systems, event documentation and everyday digital tools. Experience in private dining, corporate events, weddings or other premium event settings would be advantageous. Good food and wine knowledge is also beneficial, with WSET qualifications welcomed. Experience with event management systems such as Collins would be useful. Relevant qualifications such as a Personal Licence, Food Hygiene Level 2, First Aid or Fire Warden training would be an advantage. The Package
• Competitive basic salary
• Excellent service charge in addition
• The opportunity to work across two distinctive London venues.
• A hands-on role within an expanding hospitality business.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• Staff meals, training and company incentives.