Event Supervisor

Compass Group PLC; West of England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Free staff meals

On-site F&B discounts

Access to Compass Group company perks

Training and development

Staff discounts

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I, through Restaurant Associates, seeks an Event Supervisor to lead conferencing and events on site, delivering exceptional food and service. You will manage front-of-house teams, assist with budgets and training, and ensure brand standards across iconic venues.

This full-time role requires proactive leadership, strong communication, and a passion for guest service. Join a premium hospitality provider with a history of high-quality dining and industry recognition.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in a similar position.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in hospitality or catering.

Responsibilities

• Act as a vital link between team and management to ensure high-quality service delivery of all conferencing and events on site.
• Support the General Manager with inventory, budgets, and operational planning.
• Lead and motivate front-of-house teams, maintaining energy and focus.
• Assist with staff training and development.
• Take ownership of key admin and paperwork tasks.
• Uphold and represent the Compass Group UK&I brand professionally at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Communication

Organisational Skills

Team Motivation

Staff Training

Budgeting

Inventory

Event Delivery

Job description

We're seeking a proactive detailed focused Event Supervisor to take on a vital role within the team to ensure that exceptional service is upheld and that the events on site are delivered and executed to perfection! This is a fantastic opportunity to help lead our catering and service operations, focusing on Conference & Events delivery. In this role, you'll support and lead a motivated team, driving excellence in every aspect of food and service delivery. This role will be well suited to those who have previous experience delivering conference & events or hospitality functions in a similar environment, or those who have experience on the events circuit and now looking for a full time, salaried position.

• Act as a vital link between team and management to ensure high-quality service delivery of all conferencing and events on site.
• Support the General Manager with inventory, budgets, and operational planning
• Lead and motivate front-of-house teams, maintaining energy and focus
• Assist with staff training and development
• Take ownership of key admin and paperwork tasks
• Uphold and represent the Compass Group UK&I brand professionally at all times. 2+ years' experience in a similar position
• Someone passionate about delivering exceptional customer service
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a similar hospitality or catering role
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A positive, can-do attitude with a drive to develop and lead others
• Experience in managing and motivating teams
• Adaptable and ready to embrace new challenges. Restaurant Associates is a leading premium hospitality provider with an ethos drawn from our history of fine and high-quality dining in London and New York.

Within our venues team, we provide catering and hospitality services to some of the most iconic visitor attractions and destinations in the UK including the Imperial War Museum London, Glyndebourne Opera House, Knebworth House, Design Museum, Whipsnade Zoo and many more. Within these amazing venues we operate a host of bespoke cafés and restaurants, as well as delivering private events ranging from small meetings to large-scale ground events of up to 1000 people. You can find a full list of our venues on our website. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive, diverse, fun, and dynamic place to work with opportunities to collaborate with a wide range of teams plus a commitment to putting our people first. Restaurant Associates is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds. As a business, we are committed to sustainability led practices and are proud to have achieved 3 stars with the Sustainable Restaurant Association's Food Made Good Programme.

Contract: Full-Time, 40 hours per week, 5 over 7 days per week

What can we offer you:

• A collaborative and inclusive culture, where your ideas are valued, and creativity is encouraged.
• 20 days annual leave (Excluding bank holidays and national holiday days)
• Free staff meals whilst at work.
• Access to Compass Group company perks & benefits.
• Perks for Works discounts and promotions
• Access to training, mentoring and development, with support from our wider Restaurant Associates and Compass Group UK networks.
• On-site F&B discounts.
• No shortage of delicious food