Luxury Conference & Banqueting Manager

Iconic Hotels & Resorts; New Milton; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals included on duty

Accommodation available if required

Employee recognition awards

Cashback healthcare cover after probab

Continued career development with-rec

Generous friends and family rate at

25% discount on all food and beverage

Discount on spa treatment and products

Refer a friend incentive

Team social events, seasonal gifts and

Job summary

Chewton Glen in New Milton is seeking an experienced Conference & Banqueting Manager to lead planning and delivery of weddings and corporate events across our luxury venues.

The role requires strong leadership, a proven track record in high-volume events, and a can-do attitude in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy meals on duty, on-site accommodation if required, and ongoing career development with Iconic Luxury Hotels.

Qualifications

• Previous C&B experience in a 5 star background is desirable.
• Previous experience and C&B Manager level is essential.
• Experience in working high volume events is essential.
• Thrive in a fast paced, ever changing environment.
• Charisma, personable and can-do attitude.
• Excel in building rapport with guests and team members alike.

Responsibilities

• Setting up conference rooms, as instructed by events road sheet meeting any special guest requests for all weddings and corporate functions and events.
• Manage small team of permanent and casual team members to ensure accurate staffing levels for diarised events.
• Be confident and demonstrate high levels of leadership, maturity and professionalism at all times.
• Take ownership in completing any instructions given to you by the senior management.
• Showing passion and accuracy to ensure that food and beverage will be served by hotel standards and in the required time according to the function sheet.
• Take pride in ensuring that appropriate mise-en-place is prepared according to requests.
• Work closely with wedding and events team to ensure seamless communication.
• Ensure that all conference suites are presentable and in optimal condition, reporting any issues to relevant department.
• To attend briefings and departmental meetings to ensure smooth delivery of events and functions.

Skills

C&B management

5-star hospitality

Event management

Leadership

Guest relations

Tools

Excel

Job description

Chewton Glen in New Milton is seeking an experienced Conference & Banqueting Manager to lead planning and delivery of weddings and corporate events across our luxury venues.

The role requires strong leadership, a proven track record in high-volume events, and a can-do attitude in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy meals on duty, on-site accommodation if required, and ongoing career development with Iconic Luxury Hotels.