Corporate Events & Training Manager

We're hiring a Corporate Events & Training Manager at LEGOLAND Windsor Resort to lead the planning and execution of the Food and Beverage operation for all on-site corporate events. You will create new business opportunities, collaborate closely with the back-of-house culinary teams to develop menus for each event and oversee the training and development of all events team members. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, service-driven and confident in both operational leadership and client communication. A Day in the Life: Leading, managing and executing all corporate events from concept to completion whilst overseeing the event logistics, scheduling, staffing and operational requirements Ensuring all events meet brand standards and exceed client expectations whilst being the primary point of contact for all corporate clients to understand their vision, objectives and requirements Continually identifying and developing new external event and partnership opportunities through
promoting the company's event services to corporate clients, agencies and external partners Producing documented pre-event planning meetings and post-event evaluations as well as producing proposals, presentations and packages tailored to clients needs Working closely with the BOH culinary team to design new, innovative menus aligned with client preferences and market trends whilst remaining operationally feasible as well as cost effective Training all new and existing staff on event procedures, service standards and guest experience expectations, fostering a positive team culture and focusing on refresher sessions and performance assessments Liaising with the Recruitment and Training team to ensure all online training is completed, speaking to the individuals to support with their learning Attending induction, collecting new starters, completing day 1 training and assigning a trainer for each trainee from their assigned unit Ensuring all events comply with Health & Safety, licensing,
and company policies assuring quality in service delivery across all areas Being operationally active, including the completion of duty manager shifts, and acting as a relief manager when required

Be a proactive learner with the ambition to produce outstanding events Remain calm, focused, and effective under pressure Be an excellent communicator that can inspire and support the team Be adaptable and flexible to meet operational needs Be approachable and enthusiastic with a passion for hospitality Be able to build and maintain strong working relationships across the business, the resort, and with external partnerships and clients Previous Food & Beverage or Hospitality experience is required Previous supervisory or assistant management experience within Hospitality, Retail, or Leisure is desired Minimum of Food Safety Level 2 qualification or the desire to obtain this

£15 per hour

Complimentary tickets to all Merlin UK attractions for you and your family to enjoy Hourly pay rate of £15 per hour, paid bi-weekly Resort discounts across LEGOLAND and other Merlin UK attractions Regular incentives and recognition to celebrate success Free on-site parking Employee benefits app with discounts, online GP access, and mental health support Opportunity to contribute to menu innovation and operational improvement projects