Senior Events Manager

About the opportunity: Our client has developed a hospitality business that spans delivered catering, event hire and management (large and small scale) and their own retail outlet. Operating out of their central Wellington base this puts them in an enviable position of providing the widest range of experience and capability. They have an excellent opportunity for a Senior Event Manager to join their team, looking after events, weddings and venue bookings. Role description: You will determine customer requirements, propose catering options, and prepare run sheets and planning documents. You will also show willingness to work a flexible work week to coordinate the scheduled events, functions and weddings. Responsibilities will include: Ensure event profitability aligned with company KPIs and long-term vision. Implement scalable Event Management tools and troubleshoot process bottlenecks. Maintain detailed project management plans, budgets, and profitability analyses. Manage on-site event operations, including FOH team management and client liaison. Foster client satisfaction through innovative solutions, effective communication, and results-driven approaches. This role will suit someone with all or some of the following background/experience/qualities: Previous experience in catering / event management, wedding coordination or similar Background in food service or hospitality and interest in current food trends Duty Manager's certificate is beneficial Experience in hiring, training, and overseeing staff. Strong computer literacy, including knowledge of Google Sheets, Docs and Calendar Able to deliver catering services within budget and on time Full, clean drivers license is mandatory About the company: Our client is a catering company based in central Wellington. The company was established in 2012. They are experts in catering events and bringing clients' vision to life. This team enjoys being challenged, but comes up with new concepts by thinking outside the box. The services they offer are workplace catering, event catering, and weddings, just to name a few. What they will offer A competitive remuneration package based on experience Career progression and training Be part of an easy-going and friendly team A variety of work To find out more: If you are interested in finding out more about the role, please apply via the link. If you have any specific questions, please advise in your cover letter or email us at #J-18808-Ljbffr