Conference & Banqueting Manager – Luxury 5 Star Hotel

Trades Workforce Solutions; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel consortium is seeking a skilled Conference & Banqueting Manager to oversee all aspects of banqueting and events at a celebrated 5-star venue. The role involves leading an events team, ensuring seamless service, and maintaining high standards for various events, including weddings. Candidates must possess extensive management experience in luxury settings. Competitive salary package includes £35,000 per year plus additional benefits including accommodation options and training opportunities.

Benefits

£7,200 service charge

Accommodation available (from £500 per month)

Exceptional training and development

Cashback healthcare cover

Friends and family rates

25% discount on F&B

Discounted spa treatments

Meals on duty

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing banqueting, events, or weddings in a luxury hotel or similar venue.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple events at once.
• Strong leadership and people management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of banqueting and events from planning through delivery.
• Lead the events team to provide seamless service.
• Oversee budgets, costs, and supplier relations.

Skills

Event management

Leadership

Customer communication

Attention to detail

Job description

We are working with a renowned 5-star hotel in Hampshire that is recruiting a Conference & Banqueting Manager to lead a range of events, from small, intimate gatherings to exclusive use weddings for up to 250 guests. The venue is celebrated for its elegance, attention to detail and flawless service.

In this role, you will take responsibility for the full delivery of banqueting and events, ensuring every detail meets the hotel’s high standards while leading and coordinating a dedicated events team.

You’ll be wondering what’s in it for you as the Conference & Banqueting Manager…

• £35,000 per annum plus £7,200 service charge
• Accommodation available (from £500 per month)
• Exceptional training and development with recognised training providers
• Cashback healthcare cover after probation
• Friends and family rates across the group
• 25% discount on all F&B
• Discounted spa treatments and products
• Meals on duty

Responsibilities as the Conference & Banqueting Manager…

• Managing all aspects of banqueting and events from planning through to delivery
• Leading the events team to provide seamless service and memorable occasions
• Overseeing budgets, cost control and supplier relations for events
• Coordinating with kitchen, front of house and housekeeping to maintain standards
• Ensuring every event, from corporate meetings to full-scale weddings, is executed to the highest level
• Acting as the main contact for clients and resolving issues professionally

The ideal Conference & Banqueting Manager will…

• Have proven experience managing banqueting, events or weddings in a luxury hotel or similar venue
• Be highly organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple events at once
• Demonstrate strong leadership and people management skills
• Communicate clearly and remain calm under pressure

This is a compelling opportunity for an experienced events professional to lead banqueting and conferences at one of the UK’s most prestigious hotels.

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO BE SUITABLE FOR THIS ROLE.

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