Event Operations Manager
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 March 2026 |
| Location: | London, SE1 8XX |
| Company: | Compass Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 211705 |
Summary
About the RoleWe are looking for a hands-on Event Operations Manager to oversee and deliver our catering events across multiple venues. From small meetings for 10 guests to large-scale events for up to 2,000 guests, you will ensure every event is delivered smoothly, professionally and to the highest standards.You will lead a team of supervisors and manage a flexible casual workforce, taking full ownership of operational delivery from planning through to live event execution.
Key responsibilities:
Lead and support supervisors and casual teams to deliver exceptional catering events
Plan and manage event operations across multiple spaces and off-site locations
Oversee events ranging from 10 to 2,000 covers
Ensure high standards of service, presentation and health & safety
Manage staffing levels and deployment in line with business needs
Act as the key operational contact during live events, solving issues calmly and efficiently
Build strong working relationships with venue teams and internal departments
What We’re Looking For:
Proven experience in event or catering operations management
Experience delivering large-scale or high-volume events
Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage supervisors and casual teams
Background in hotels, banqueting or large venue environments would be ideal
Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends
Calm under pressure with excellent organisational skills
What\\'s in it for you? Working with Company of Cooks has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we\\'ve developed a range of benefits to keep you happy.
- Personal Development and Training opportunities
- Life assurance scheme
- Pension scheme
- Holiday allowance
- Eye care
- A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme, salary finance
- Access to Healthcare Support App which includes Annual health check, Digital GP, Mental Health Consultations, Nutritional Consultations, Second Medical Opinion
- Family friendly support
- A holiday purchase scheme
- Regular social events and communication with our leaders
- Volunteering days
- Recognition schemes and people awards
- Long service awards
- Access to some great high street discount vouchers