Reservations and Events Manager

Brunning & Price Limited; Bramhall; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent pub company in England is seeking a Reservations and Events Manager to oversee bookings and events. The ideal candidate should be highly organized, possess strong communication skills, and have experience in event management. This role includes managing events from start to finish, ensuring a special experience for guests, and collaborating with the team. The position offers a competitive salary up to £30,000 plus benefits, including free meals and various discounts.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

30% discount for you, your friends and family

NEST pension

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

£1,000 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an events manager, sales and events manager or reservations manager is essential.
• Ability to host guests and run events smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookings and events from start to finish.
• Ensure every event is set up for success and feels special.
• Communicate effectively with team members and guests.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Experience in event management

Tools

Outlook

Web-based booking systems

Job description

Benefits

• Free 24‑hour confidential legal and information helpline for you and your family.
• Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew.
• Access to health checks and virtual GP appointments.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Plenty of social get‑togethers – it’s not all work and no play.
• Recognition platform with regular thank‑yous.
• Superb internal and external development programmes to support your progress.
• Earn while you learn – we partner with national training provider HIT to support our work‑based Level 3 and Level 4 apprentices.
• WSET Level 2 and cellar management courses.
• We encourage movement between our pubs so you can have a long‑term career with B&P.

About Brunning & Price

• A family of 79 pubs and still growing!
• A company with heart, where individuality, personality and diversity are encouraged.
• A company committed to reducing our carbon footprint, working sustainably and supporting our local communities.
• @brunningandpricecareers #bandplife

Responsibilities and Qualifications

As our Reservation and Events Manager you’ll be responsible for managing bookings and events from start to finish. You’ll work closely with the Manager to stay ahead of the game, keeping everyone in the loop and making sure every event is set up for success, right down to the last detail.

You’ll need to be super‑organised, confident with Outlook/web‑based booking systems and a great communicator to ensure everything runs smoothly. Hosting is a big part of the role too – welcoming guests, running the show and making sure every event feels special, whether it’s a private booking or a big celebration.

A genuine love for food, drink and hospitality goes a long way here. Because this role is all about delivering top‑notch events, previous experience in a similar position such as Bookings & Events Manager or Sales & Events Manager is essential.

If you love organising events, are a natural host and thrive in a fast‑paced, vibrant atmosphere, we’d love you to be our Reservations and Events Manager.

If you have previous experience as an events manager, sales and events manager or reservations manager within a gastro pub, restaurant, bar, hotel or similar setting then look no further and apply today – we can’t wait to hear from you!

Remuneration

Basic up to £30,000 plus tronc (tips paid into your bank)

• Paid overtime
• Cash tips
• 5‑day working week including some evenings and weekends

The Extras

• Free meals on shift – choose from the menu!
• 30% discount for you, your friends and family across B&P and our group including Wagamama.
• It’s never too early to start saving for the future with a NEST pension.
• Protection for your family with life assurance.
• Great discounts via Perks on Tap saving you money on everyday purchases and more.
• Cycle to work scheme.>
• £1,000 referral bonus for introducing new Managers or Chefs to the company.
• Wagestream – use flexible pay to choose when to get paid.