Assistant Functions Manager

Salford-Council; Salford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Salford City Council is seeking an experienced Duty Manager for our wedding, banqueting, conference, bars and Secret Garden café venues in Salford. You will lead a hands-on team, oversee meal service, buffet preparation and bar operations, and act as key holder to secure venues after functions.

This role includes regular evening and weekend shifts and requires a HND or degree in Hospitality or Events, a full driving licence and a personal licence.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to manage a small team in a hospitality setting.
• Strong customer service and guest experience focus.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends according to events schedule.
• Essential: right to work in the UK and a valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise event operations (meal service, buffet, bars).
• Ensure venues are prepared and functions run smoothly from setup to close.
• Act as key holder to secure venues after functions.

Skills

People management

Customer service

Organisation

Evening & weekend flexibility

Education

HND or Degree in Hospitality or Events

Job description

Are you a hands-on manager in the Hospitality industry? Willing to go the extra mile, with a nothing is too much trouble and can do attitude, looking to exceed your customer’s expectations? Then we want to hear from you.

Venues in Salford Commercial Catering Team are looking for an experienced manager to join our busy and successful wedding, banqueting, conference, bars and Secret Garden café division. We are a small team so you will be required to lay up, wait on, occasionally silver serve and maybe even pull a pint or two!

As Duty Manager, it will be your responsibility to ensure every aspect of the event i.e. meal service, buffet preparation and service and bars run smoothly. As key holder, you will be responsible for ensuring the venues are closed up and left secure after every function.

You will inspire customer and staff confidence in our venues and events. Delivering a memorable experience for our customers to ensure both future and repeat bookings.

This role will include regular evening & weekend shifts.

Only applicants who can answer YES to all of the essential criteria listed will be considered for interview.

Salary is currently under NJC review and this will be adjusted once confirmation has been received.

What we need from you if you are invited to interview:

• Passport/ID - You will be required to provide original documentation confirming your right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will also be required to provide proof of address.

• Qualifications - HND or Degree in Hospitality or Events is essential
• Full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business needs.
• A personal licence holder is essential

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