Food & Beverage Consultant

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Food and Beverage (F& B) Consultant to join our growing global events team. As Food and Beverage Consultant you will be responsible for providing F& B expertise across multiple projects and events throughout the year within a high-quality events or hospitality environment. If you have experience in start to end project management in the F& B space including budgetand financial management, supported by having an understanding of menu development then this could be the role for you!The role will include designing memorable culinary experiences through menu and wine selection that are sensitive to both local and dietary needs and within agreed budgets; design and creation of creative F& B presentations, in collaboration with clients, to articulate the vison and culinary journey; as well as being responsible for the administrative planning and operational delivery of all aspects of the catering for assigned events.ResponsibilitiesWork closely with the F& B Director, Account Directors and other team members to understand the event objectives, the F& B requirements, client expectations and budget parameters and design creative and memorable menus and catering experiences across multiple concurrent complex projects.Lead and be responsible for all F& B within an assigned portfolio of events ensuring project documentation is kept up to date and accurate, and that agreed parameters and budgets are met; be responsible for the collection of data onsite at each event for future analysis; ensure other team members take ownership of F& B tasks assigned to themas appropriateBuild effective relationships with clients, suppliers and venue teams to understand how to work with them in a collaborative way, to ensure all catering elements of those projects you are responsible for are well planned and run smoothlyNegotiate, scrutinise and manage supplier contracts to ensure value for money and consistent delivery to agreed standards and deadlinesDevelop timely and accurate budgets to ensure effective delivery of the event, proactively manage ongoing cost, identifying issues and addressing these early with colleagues or clients, as appropriate, with the aim of delivering outstanding value for money for the client.Ensure that onsite F& B operations are delivered to plan, providing direction and guidance to Nteractive and venue teams and creatively problem solving as issues arise.The ideal candidate should have the following skills and experiences:Managing on-site teams, providing day to day guidance and support as required.Significant project management skills at a senior level, environment, planning and delivering F& B catering projects to deadlines and budgets.A track record of delivering high quality customer focused services.Experience of having managed overseas events is highly desirable, but not essential.Catering or hospitality degree or equivalent experience and WSET qualification desirable, but not essential.Highly organised, with an exceptional eye for detail and delivering perfection.Ability to work at pace and under pressure.