Events Manager

WE’RE LOOKING FOR A SPARKY, ORGANISED, DETAILED EVENTS MANAGER WITH A WONDERFULLY BIG HEART TO JOIN US AT DISHOOM.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver the Dishoom calendar of events, from intimate experiences to large‑scale green‑field activations.
• Work closely with the Dishoom marketing team to execute an annual programme of events that supports the overall strategy.
• Support on‑in‑cafe and regional events alongside the wider marketing team.
• Liaise with the Dishoom operational team on events requirements – especially food and drink offering.
• Manage various aspects associated with external and team events, such as site visits, venue research, production schedules, health and safety documentation, and logistics.
• Serve as the key contact for suppliers and stakeholders in your project areas, managing relationships, sourcing quotes, negotiating contracts, ensuring advance work meets project deadlines and managing delivery onsite.
• Work within the team to prepare pitch decks and post‑event evaluations.
• Cross‑work with the wider marketing team; brief Creative on asset requirements, work with Partnerships to source talent, and collaborate with CX to build the guests digital journey.
• Prepare invoices, log payments and processing, helping all events stay on budget.
• Manage the events storage facility, including equipment inventory, ordering and distribution.
• Be “hands‑on” at events – solve problems as they arise, ensuring running orders are clear and tight, and delivering from set‑up to finish.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of events experience, ideally within food, drink or hospitality industry.
• Previous experience managing a broad range of events, including pop‑up street‑food style events, festivals, product launches and seated dinners.
• Passion for creating incredible guest experiences, with consideration for every touchpoint.
• Excellent planning and management skills – able to prioritise deadlines and work effectively to timelines.
• Experience managing budgets, invoices and quotes.
• Ability to handle several projects simultaneously and stay calm under pressure.
• Methodical, organised, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong command of English with a high level of interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable and confident managing both internal and external stakeholders.
• Practical, level‑headed, and hands‑on approach to problem‑solving.
• Excellent computer skills – especially PowerPoint, Excel and GSuite.
• Creative flair for design and event décor.
• Big‑hearted, helpful and a good collaborator.
• Knowledge of South Asian history and culture is beneficial, or a willingness to learn if you have little prior knowledge.

Benefits

• Regular team events and a weekly team lunch at Babu House.
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• A Dishoom Black Card with a monthly allowance to treat friends and family in our cafés.
• Delicious food from the café menu when working in cafés.
• Access to a wide discount network – from flights to groceries.
• Subsidised yoga and gym memberships.
• Ongoing support for your personal and professional development.
• An extra day off to take your little one to their very first day of school.
• A team of smart, kind and ambitious people creating something special together.

At Dishoom, everyone is welcome. We’re committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace and strongly encourage people from all backgrounds, identities and experiences to apply.

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