Conference & Events Manager- NEW Opening Venue!

The role

The Conference & Events Manager ensures the success of programs while maintaining profitable operations and high-quality service. You will supervise service teams, coordinate culinary service, and manage service standards at a new venue.

What you will do

• Supervise and set up culinary service following the Program Execution Order
• Supervise the service team and support staff including setup, utilities, maintenance, and security
• Coordinate culinary service between the culinary and service teams
• Keep culinary informed of accurate counts
• Review menu and service with production and culinary teams
• Enforce all rules and regulations and carry out safety and emergency programs
• Monitor all beverage consumption
• Follow health and safety regulations and ensure sanitation and cleanliness
• Conduct ongoing training of service specialists
• Manage opening and closing inspection duties

Required qualifications

• Minimum of 2 or more years of progressive experience in a conference center or a related field
• Strong knowledge of service standards and different service types
• Knowledge of food and beverage preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations
• Ensure positive overall client satisfaction
• Ability to interact with guests and/or associates in a courteous, empathetic, and discreet manner
• Adhere to basic hygiene procedures and grooming standards
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time

Nice to have

• Previous supervisory responsibility

Benefits

• Private medical insurance
• Subsidised eye care
• Subsidised fitness membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company sick pay
• An extra day's holiday for your birthday
• Bonus scheme
• Interest-free loan for rail season tickets & further education
• Subsidised bicycle purchase through Cycle to Work scheme
• Continuous professional and personal development support
• Employee recognition and reward programs

Before you apply

• Must currently reside in the UK
• Must be able to work in the UK without sponsorship

About the company

Convene Hospitality Group is a global lifestyle hospitality company that designs and operates premium meeting, event, and flexible office spaces. It is the largest single provider of dedicated meeting and event venues in the U.S. and U.K.