Conference & Events Manager

Convene; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Subsidised eye care

Subsidised fitness membership

Employee Assistance Program

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Convene Hospitality Group in Manchester seeks a Conference & Events Manager to lead operations for events, ensuring profitable service levels and high-quality products. You will report to the Venue Manager and guide the service team and culinary coordination to deliver excellent experiences.

The role requires strong supervisory skills, knowledge of health and safety rules, and the ability to train staff while maintaining client satisfaction across programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years of progressive experience in a conference center or related field.
• Supervisory responsibilities preferred.
• Strong knowledge of service standards and service types.
• Knowledge of health department rules and liquor laws.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and set up the culinary service for participants.
• Supervise the service team, setup, utilities, maintenance, and security.
• Coordinate culinary service between culinary and service teams.
• Inform culinary of accurate counts and review menus with teams.
• Enforce safety regulations and carry out emergency programs.
• Monitor beverage consumption and ensure sanitation of service areas.
• Maintain front and back of house cleanliness and client satisfaction.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Service standards

Health regulations

Training staff

Guest interaction

Physical ability

Job description

Conference & Events Manager

We’re seeking a Conference & Events Manager to join our Operations team. The Conference & Events Manager will report directly to the Venue Manager.

Please note: The candidate must currently reside in the UK and be able to work in the UK without sponsorship.

What You’ll Do:

The Conference and Events Manager is responsible for ensuring the success of all programs while maintaining a profitable operation and high-quality products and service levels. The Conference and Events Manager is expected to share ideas to promote business; reduce employee turnover; maintain revenue and payroll budgets; and meet budgeted productivity while keeping quality consistently high.

• Supervise and set up the culinary service quickly and efficiently for participants and ensure that it follows The Program Execution Order
• Supervise the service team and support staff including setup, utilities, maintenance, and security
• Coordinate culinary service between the culinary team and service team
• Keep culinary informed of accurate counts
• Review menu/service with production and culinary teams
• Enforce all rules and regulations and ability to carry out all safety and emergency programs
• Monitor all beverage consumption
• Follow all health and safety regulations and ensure sanitation and cleanliness of service areas

What We Look For:

• Minimum of 2 or more years of progressive experience in a conference center or a related field
• Previous supervisory responsibility preferred
• 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
• Be involved in and/or conduct ongoing training of service specialists to maintain standards of service
• Manage opening and/or closing inspection duties
• Maintain service cleanliness in front and back of the site
• 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
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required
• 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

Who We Are:

Convene Hospitality Group (CHG) operates a global portfolio of lifestyle brands focused on creating places and experiences that bring people together. The company designs, develops, and operates hospitality-driven destinations to host gatherings of all kinds, ranging from small corporate meetings to immersive brand activations and beyond. We love bringing people together in person, and that passion for great experiences extends to our employees as well. If you're interested in creating inspiring moments of connection, consider joining our team.

We’re Here For You:

Health and Wellness

• Private medical insurance
• Subsidised eye care
• Subsidised fitness membership
• Employee Assistance Program: well-being support and personal advice programme

Time Off and Work-Life Balance

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and company sick pay
• Financial Support and Benefits
• Bonus scheme
• Interest-free loan for rail season tickets & further education
• Subsidised bicycle purchase through Cycle to Work scheme

Professional Development and Recognition

• Continuous professional and personal development support
• Employee recognition and reward programs to mark achievements and milestones

Community and Impact

• Opportunities to volunteer, donate, and participate in community give-back initiatives
• The opportunity to have a significant impact on your team and the business in the work that you do

Convene is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we believe that diverse teams are the best teams. We live our values of GRIT (Genuine, Relentless, Integrity & Teamwork) and strive to create an inclusive and equitable workplace where everyone can be their true selves, where we all show up for each other.