Event Manager (with Chef Experience)
Location: Hexham, Northumberland (with UK-wide travel)
Salary: Starting £14.00 per hour + performance bonuses
Job Type: Full-time
The Street Diner is looking for an enthusiastic, energetic and highly motivated Events Manager to join our growing team.
This is a hands-on role managing our catering operations at festivals, sporting events, shows and outdoor events across the UK. We're looking for someone who can lead a team from the front, stay calm under pressure and ensure every event runs smoothly while delivering excellent customer service.
No two days are the same, and the successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment where organisation, leadership and a positive attitude are essential.
This position is initially offered on an hourly basis at £14.00 per hour, with the intention of developing the right candidate into a permanent salaried Events Manager role as the business continues to grow. We are looking for someone who wants to build a long-term career with us and become a key part of our management team.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing catering operations on event days.
- Leading, motivating and supporting event staff.
- Ensuring excellent customer service standards are maintained.
- Managing staff deployment, breaks and workflow during busy periods.
- Monitoring stock levels and communicating requirements to management.
- Completing daily paperwork, cashing up and reporting event performance.
- Ensuring compliance with food safety, health & safety and company procedures.
- Liaising with event organisers and site management where required.
- Assisting with event setup and breakdown.
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, presentation and professionalism.
What We're Looking For
- A positive, energetic and proactive attitude.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- The ability to motivate and manage teams in a busy environment.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Confidence making decisions and solving problems on the spot.
- A hands-on approach and willingness to get stuck in when needed.
- Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and travel throughout the UK.
- Previous experience in hospitality, catering, retail or events management is preferred.
- Full UK driving licence is desirable.
What We Offer
- £14.00 per hour.
- Travel and accommodation provided where required.
- The opportunity to work at major festivals, sporting events and shows across the UK.
- A varied and rewarding role with genuine responsibility.
- The opportunity to progress from an hourly position into a full-time salaried Events Manager role for the right candidate.
- Ongoing training and development.
- Opportunities for progression within a growing and ambitious business.
About The Street Diner
The Street Diner operates a fleet of catering trailers and mobile food units across the UK, serving high-quality food at some of the country's biggest events. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service, maintaining high standards and creating a positive working environment for our team.
If you're a natural leader who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to be part of an exciting and growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV and a short covering letter explaining why you'd be a great fit for the role.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hexham NE47 5DQ: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Please tell us what relevant experience you have that make you a good candidate for this role.
Experience:
- Events management: 2 years (required)
- Organisational skills: 2 years (required)
- Supervising: 1 year (required)
- Team management: 1 year (preferred)
- Driving: 2 years (required)
- Catering: 1 year (preferred)
- Food Hygiene: 1 year (preferred)
- Customer service: 2 years (required)
- Communication skills: 2 years (required)
- Budgeting: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Food Hygiene Certificate (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
