Conference and Banqueting Manager

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on rooms

Discounts on F&B

Central Glasgow location

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Conference and Banqueting Manager at JAM Recruitment Ltd in Glasgow leads the events team, ensuring flawless execution of functions and elevating guest experiences. This permanent, operational role requires hands-on management of large gatherings, including events for over 400 guests.

Reporting to the F&B Manager and General Manager, you will balance strategic planning with day-to-day oversight, manage budgets and forecasts, and guide staff through rotas, training, and performance reviews.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating large events, including functions for 400+ guests.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to plan, organise, and deliver multiple events simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the events department to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Oversee budgets, forecasts and departmental profitability.
• Coordinate staffing, rotas, training and performance reviews.
• Grow revenue through proactive sales and marketing initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and quality standards.
• Maintain a professional team image and high service levels.

Job description

The Conference and Banqueting Manager will lead events at a four-star Glasgow hotel, ensuring every function runs flawlessly. This permanent, operational position requires someone with previous experience managing large gatherings, including events for over 400 guests and coordinating several functions simultaneously. You will oversee the department, combining strategic planning with hands-on management to elevate guest experiences. Exceptional people skills are essential, as you will guide and develop the team.

Conference and Banqueting Manager - 4 star hotel - Glasgow Great salary and tips Growth and development Discounts on rooms and Fandamp;B within the group Central Glasgow so easy to get to Be part of a great team and busy hotel This is an operational role.andnbsp; We '' re looking for an experienced Conference and Banqueting Manager to oversee our events department, ensuring high standards and memorable guest experiences every time. This role combines strategy, operations, and team development to deliver outstanding results.andnbsp; You will be a Conference and Banqueting Manager who has experience in this role and who excels in managing people.andnbsp; You will also be experienced with large functions over 400 pax and multiple functions running at the same time.andnbsp; It is vital that you have experience in this role previously.andnbsp; You must be well organised and good at managing a large team, completing rotas etc.

About the Role

As Conference and Banqueting Manager, you '' ll take ownership of the events department, leading your team to exceed service expectations while managing budgets, sales targets, and operational standards. Reporting to the Fandamp;B Manager, Operations Manager and General Manager, you '' ll drive our brand values and customer-focused approach while ensuring budgeted profitability and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the events department, ensuring an exceptional guest experience and a professional team image.
• Oversee budgets, financial targets, and forecasts, tracking departmental revenue, costs, and profitability.
• Ensure effective stock control and payroll management, aligning resources with business needs.
• Drive a culture of service excellence, addressing feedback, reviewing customer reports, and improving standards.
• Train, develop, and mentor your team, conducting performance reviews and fostering career growth.
• Maximise sales through promotional initiatives, departmental selling culture, and proactive engagement with guests.
• Maintain compliance with all Health and Safety, food safety, and securit

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus tips, alongside perks such as discounted rooms and food and beverage across the group.
• Great salary and tips
• Growth and development
• Discounts on rooms and Fandamp;B within the group
• Central Glasgow so easy to get to
• Be part of a great team and busy hotel
• Based in central Glasgow, this position provides easy commuting access and clear routes for professional growth.