Deputy General Manager, Pelham House, Lewes. Salaried. Up to £35,000 per year + benefitsWe are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Events Manager to join our established Wedding and Event Venue. Pelham House in Lewes provides the finest quality, modern British catering and beverages to high end wedding clients. We are part of a portfolio of 15 beautiful, privately owned venues around the UK.About the Role:Reporting to the Venue Operations Manager, you will be responsible for delivering a wonderful Wedding and Events experience for our guests. This covers all elements of planning and resourcing, including delivery on the day. This is a Full-Time role working 5 days out of out of 7, including weekends, on a rota basis. On average 40 hours per week, which may vary depending on business needs.Benefits of working with usCompany rewards schemePension schemeTrips, tickets to concerts and activitiesEmployee Asist programmeAll necessary training providedBrief Job DescriptionTo lead the Events Team in planning and running Weddings and EventsDeputising for the General ManagerLinen stock managementDebt reporting and progressionTasting event planningEvents administrationCasual staff rota drafting and managementEvents accounting, invoicing including client funds transfer procedureFollowing cancellation and change-of-date procedureSubmission of monthly administration in line with company policySocial media management (where applicable to the venue)Recruitment and training of new Events Team membersThorough knowledge of food and drink up-sale opportunitiesSubmission of correctly completed events feedback sheetsTasting event planning and organising including speechFLOW and Fourth system management. These are training, HR and payroll systemsCasual staff recruitment and trainingWe have a sister site in Horsham. Skills and experience sharing across the 2 sitesEstablishing and maintaining productive relationship across departments and with venue ownersCompliance with all Company health and safety procedures, including risk assessment and Riddor/Incident reportingWhat We''re Looking For:Strong customer service skills and a passion for guest careHighly developed administrative and communication skillsConfident communicator with the ability to prioritise tasks calmly and efficientlyProfessional, proactive, and flexible attitudeWorking knowledge of MS Office, and general IT skillsSomeone who can grow and develop in the role with a view to progression in the business

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