Job Introduction
We are Company of Cooks, and we believe brilliant food and drink starts with brilliant people. For over 25 years, we’ve been part of some of the UK’s most loved cultural destinations, from historic palaces and botanical gardens to buzzing galleries and performance spaces, running the cafés, restaurants, bars and events that bring these incredible places to life.
Our values - Craft, Creativity and Community - guide everything we do. They shape how we work together, how we support our partners, and how we make each guest feel welcome. If you care about food, people and doing things properly, you’ll feel right at home here.
Wherever we are, we do more than serve. We bring places to life through food, service and creativity and we’re looking for a Events Executive to join our team at a prestigious destination venue in Edinburgh.
Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £27,750 per annum
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week (Monday–Friday 9am - 5pm, some flexibility for events)
This role is central to the success of our events operation. You will manage the journey from enquiry to delivery, ensuring clients receive outstanding service and seamless event experiences. The venue hosts everything from conferences, private dinners and corporate events to seasonal and evening functions, including Burns Night, Christmas parties and the Edinburgh Fringe.
Key responsibilities:
Convert inbound enquiries into confirmed bookings
Proactively follow up on past enquiries and develop new leads
Proactively generate and follow up on sales leads
Conduct venue show rounds and provide expert advice
Prepare quotes, proposals and event documentation
Plan events and create detailed run sheets
Handover all event details to the operations delivery team
Work closely with the Events Manager to meet revenue targets
What we’re looking for:
Proven experience in event venues, conference centres, banqueting or hotel events (large-scale events)
Strong mix of sales and coordination skills
Confident presenting to clients and conducting show rounds
Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure during peak periods
Flexible approach to working hours when events require
Passion for delivering high-quality, memorable events
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
Company of Cooks officially formed part of CH&CO Catering Group Ltd in 2020.
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