Assistant Events Operations Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Hitchin
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
SALARY
£30,000 / year
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
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SKILLS

Event Planning Operations Management Customer Service Communication Time Management Team Leadership Hospitality Operations Organizational Skills

FULL DESCRIPTION

Assistant Events Operations Manager

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] • Hitchin • up to £30 000 (plus tips - circa £3k - £4k) • Full time

Who are you?

You love seeing and being part of the hustle and bustle of an event in beautiful surroundings, and more importantly, you know how they work. Whether that be weddings, conferences, charity dinners and much more... You're organised, a fantastic communicator and have sixth sense for the unknown in running and planning events.

What’s the role?

  • Working closely with the Events operation manager to ensure the smooth & efficient running of all weddings & events.
  • Working alongside and managing a small operational team in a very busy environment, whilst maintaining a high level of professionalism.
  • Be able to demonstrate an operational track record in the hospitality industry, with a good knowledge of Conference, Weddings & Banqueting operations
  • Be able to assist in the set up and closing of any Conference, Weddings & Banqueting operation
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with guests and Farmhouse Teams
  • Be highly organised, with excellent time management skills and the ability to work within deadlines
  • Passionate and self-motivated
  • Enthusiasm, customer-focused and the ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Experience in supervising and assisting in day to day operations
  • Live the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] values and work towards our mission of 'making people happy'

What’s in it for you?

  • Generous discount across all [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] sites on both food and drink
  • Regular trips out to suppliers locally and internationally
  • Great share of tips and tronc
  • Staff Accommodation available
  • Staff meals on shift
  • Rising Stars program for career progression within the company
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • ‘Live your life’, charity day off each year
  • Wine at cost

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a family run business that first opened its doors over twenty seven years ago and now we have nine award winning establishments across East Anglia, a coffee shop and brewery to boot!

If you think you have the relevant experience and want to join our friendly family please don’t delay and apply today

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