Conference & Events Supervisor- NEW OPENING LIVE EVENTS!

Convene Hospitality Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Pension scheme

Wellness subsidy

Cycle to Work

Dynamic team

Impactful role

Job summary

Convene Rathbone in London opens soon and seeks a Conference & Events Supervisor to lead the opening team through high-profile events. You’ll oversee operations, ensure smooth flow of events, and maintain exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced setting.

You’ll collaborate with managers to deliver signature Convene service, uphold safety standards, and drive revenue through efficient event execution. This role requires a flexible schedule and a passion for hospitality.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of progressive experience in a conference center or related field.
• Supervisory responsibility preferred.
• Strong knowledge of service standards and different service types.
• Knowledge of food & beverage preparation techniques, health regulations and liquor laws.
• Willingness to work long hours when needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and set up culinary service efficiently for participants; follow Program Execution Order.
• Lead service team, setup, utilities, maintenance, and security.
• Coordinate culinary service between culinary and service teams.
• Monitor inventory and ensure accurate counts.
• Enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures; maintain cleanliness of service areas.
• Train service staff to maintain standards.
• Manage opening/closing inspection duties.
• Maintain front and back-of-house cleanliness.
• Ensure positive client satisfaction and courteous guest interaction.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Guest service

Service standards

Health & safety knowledge

Event operations

Job description

Conference & Events Supervisor- NEW OPENING LIVE EVENTS!

London, UK

Conference & Events Supervisor, Convene Rathbone, London

About Convene Rathbone

Located in the heart of London’s iconic West End, Convene Rathbone is set to open in Spring 2027 as one of the city’s most anticipated new Meetings & Events destinations. The 54,000-square-foot venue at One Rathbone Square will combine Convene’s signature hospitality with industry-leading production capabilities to create a new standard for experiential events. Purpose-built for immersive experiences, the venue will support everything from high-profile conferences and brand showcases to luxury receptions and bespoke gatherings, bringing together advanced production technology with exceptional event delivery and meaningful human connection.

As a member of our opening team, you will play a key role in shaping the culture, guest experience, and long-term success of one of London’s most exciting new event venues!

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

If you’re the kind of person who finds genuine joy in the \"perfect flow\" of a room and treats every guest like a VIP, you’ll fit right in here. At Convene, we’re all about the human side of hospitality, and as our Conference & Events Supervisor, you’ll be the friendly face leading our London team through the buzz of the rush. Working alongside our Managers, you’ll lead the operations team to ensure every event doesn’t just run—it shines with that signature sparkle that makes every event at Convene stand out.

At Convene, you’ll receive:

• Generous paid time off, including an extra day off for your birthday
• Participation in our pension scheme with contributions from Convene
• Wellness subsidy to support your wellbeing
• Savings on bikes and equipment through Convene’s Cycle to Work programme
• A chance to be part of a dynamic, growing team
• The opportunity to have a significant impact on your team and the business in the work that you do

Convene is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. .

What You’ll Do:

As a Conference and Events Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring the success of all programs, while maintaining a profitable operation and high-quality products and service levels. Conference and Events Supervisors are also expected to share ideas to promote business and assist with scheduling and leading the service team. In this role, you will use Convene’s Core Values to guide your day-to-day and ensure our clients have a wonderful experience.

• Supervise and set up the service of culinary in a quick and efficient manner to 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
• Monitor inventory and keep culinary informed of accurate counts
• Enforce all rules and regulations and ability to carry out all safety and emergency programs
• Follow and health and safety regulations and ensure sanitations and cleanliness of service areas
• Be involved in and/or conduct ongoing training of service specialist to maintain standards of service
• Manage opening and/or closing inspection duties
• Maintain service cleanliness in front and back of the sit
• 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
• Lead and perform duties of service technician during shift

What We Look For:

• Minimum 2 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
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required
• Ability to move, lift, carry, push, pull and place objects up to 25 kg without assistance
• Ability to reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping
• Ability to stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time

Who We Are:

Convene is a premium hospitality company that designs and operates meeting, event, flexible office, and membership spaces. With a network of 38 locations across nine cities in the U.S. and UK, Convene thoughtfully combines beautiful yet intuitive design, fully-integrated technology services, and a warm and welcoming environment to create a turnkey solution for extraordinary meeting and work experiences. Founded in 2009 with the goal of bringing hospitality and lifestyle into traditional commercial real estate assets, Convene partners with the industry’s top landlords to deliver increased value to their assets and premium experiences to their tenants. The company counts Hudson’s Bay Company, Ares, and RXR Realty among its investors and has been named one of America’s 100 Most Promising Companies by Forbes and a Best Workplace by Inc. magazine, Fortune magazine, and Built In. Learn more at https://convene.com/

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