Job Description:

Job information Head of Catering Planner from the Company Compass Group, this latest Head of Catering Planner job vacancy is located in the city Edinburgh EH located in the country United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate GCSE . Job Vacancies in this Administration field have been opened and published.

Job Responsibility:

Head of Catering Planner responsibilities include:

• £40,000 per annum
• 5 out of 7 days per week
• Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)

Benefits include:

• Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
• Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
• Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
• Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
• Meals on duty
• Vodaphone discounts
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days + BH's and an additional day off for your birthday
• 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during the first year back
• Competitive and supportive family benefits
• Day off for baby's 1st birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• On-going training & development and career pathways
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products

Who we are:

Levy UK & Ireland is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality.

We are culinary champions - it's what we do and it's what we are passionate about. At the core of our work is the belief that sustainably sourced great food and drink, coupled with exceptional service is key to creating legendary experiences.

Our team is a vibrant tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, which enriches our creativity, innovation, and overall success. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities, promoting fairness, and ensuring that all voices are heard.

More about the role:

The overall purpose of the Head of Catering Planners role within the catering planning team is to orchestrate the seamless execution of a diverse array of events, ranging from conferences to exhibitions and dinners.

• Overseeing the Event Catering Planners in their role coordinating catering arrangements for various events, meticulously planning logistics, and ensuring that all client requirements are met with precision and efficiency
• Managing the planning of your own events
• Planning the delivery with the Levy Operations and wider EICC Team to include locations, timings and numbers whilst ensuring all catering requirements are effectively communicated
• Administer all event related correspondence ensuring all contractual documents, deposits and final invoices are issued and paid according to company guidelines
• Create and maintain full and concise Event Catering Proposals to ensure these are seasonally appropriate and the menu fits with the guests/delegate demographic

About you:

• Proven experience in a similar role, acting as a role model and setting an example for our team and the wider business
• Adept communication skills to liaise effectively with clients, EICC and other stakeholders to ensure that every aspect of the event aligns with the client's vision and exceeds their expectations
• You will have a passion for the events industry, be an effective communicator and have a sound, demonstrable knowledge of food and drink
• A self-confident, approachable individual who can prioritise, excellent organisational and time management skills

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.