Food & Beverage Supervisor

The Lowry Hotel Ltd; Salford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform & meals

Staff discount £25 per room

50% off food & drink

Hotel chain discounts

Online training

Death in service

Job summary

The Lowry Hotel is seeking a Conference and Banqueting Supervisor to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Conference and Banqueting department in Manchester. You will supervise setup, brief staff, coordinate food and beverage service, and work closely with Events and Kitchen teams to ensure flawless delivery of each function.

The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in conference & banqueting or F&B, strong communication and organisational skills, and a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will preferably have experience in conference & banqueting or food & beverage operations.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills; strong eye for detail.
• Ability to lead, motivate and support a team; proactive and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operation of the Conference and Banqueting department.
• Oversee setup and preparation of function rooms; brief staff before events.
• Coordinate food and beverage service; ensure guest requirements are met.
• Work with Events, Kitchen and other departments to deliver high standards.
• Monitor service quality and presentation; maintain cleanliness.
• Handle guest enquiries and resolve issues professionally and efficiently.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Job description

An exciting new vacancy for a Conference and Banqueting Supervisor has arisen within The Lowry Hotel.

Manchester’s iconic five-star hotel offers an exceptional setting for conferences, meetings, weddings, private dining and special events. Renowned for its contemporary interiors, personalised service and understated luxury, The Lowry Hotel is committed to delivering memorable experiences and the highest standards of hospitality for every guest.

The role involves supervising the day to day operation of the Conference and Banqueting department, ensuring all events run smoothly and efficiently while delivering exceptional five-star service. Responsibilities include overseeing the setup and preparation of function rooms, supervising and supporting team members, briefing staff before events, coordinating food and beverage service, and ensuring all guest requirements are met. You will work closely with the Events, Kitchen and other hotel departments to ensure each function is delivered to the highest standards. The role will also involve monitoring service quality, maintaining cleanliness and presentation, handling guest enquiries and resolving any issues professionally and efficiently.

The ideal candidate will preferably have previous experience within conference and banqueting or food and beverage operations, with supervisory experience being an advantage. You will have excellent communication and organisational skills, a strong eye for detail and the ability to lead, motivate and support a team. A proactive approach, the ability to work under pressure and a passion for delivering outstanding guest experiences are essential.

The role requires flexibility and may involve working evenings, weekends, early starts and late finishes, depending on the hotel's event schedule.

The Lowry Hotel’s service brand pillars of ‘Iconic’, ‘Individual’ and ‘Intuitive’ are key attributes for all candidates applying for this role. We are looking for someone who takes pride in creating exceptional experiences, anticipates guest needs and leads by example to ensure every event reflects the hotel's five-star standards.

In return for your dedication to delivering outstanding service and maintaining the highest standards, we offer excellent training, development and progression opportunities, alongside a range of team member benefits.

The Lowry Hotel is renowned as a place that guarantees comfort, privacy and understated service for its guests, with contemporary interiors and a distinctive sense of style. As Conference and Banqueting Supervisor, you will play an important role in upholding this reputation by ensuring every meeting, celebration and special occasion is delivered seamlessly.

Benefits include:

• Uniform and meals on duty provided.
• Unique team member discount rate of £25 per room, room only, and 50% off food and drink. Friends and family discounts are also available.
• Access to discounted rates with Millennium and Copthorne Hotels.
• Access to online training facilities.
• Death-in-service benefit for contracted employees.

The Lowry Hotel is an equal opportunities employer.

We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We keep our recruitment process simple and consider applicants on their abilities alone to ensure a fair interview process. If at any point throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please contact [e-mail]

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

Compensation: Competitive salary