Restaurant & Events Supervisor - Manchester

Legends Global; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Legends Global in Manchester is seeking a Restaurant & Events Supervisor to support the Food & Beverage Management Team across events, conferences and day-to-day operations. You will supervise front-line teams and help deliver high standards of service in a fast-paced venue.

The role focuses on operational deployment, staff development, recruitment support and coordinating with internal departments to meet client requirements.

Qualifications

• Leadership and supervision of front-line catering teams.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, allergens and health & safety.
• Coordinate with internal departments and event stakeholders.
• Cash handling, stock monitoring and till reconciliation.
• Desirable: Food Hygiene and Personal Licence qualifications; large-scale venues experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of food and beverage operations across events, conferences, cafs, bars and restaurants, ensuring a consistently high standard of customer service.
• Provide operational supervision and duty management cover, acting as the Bars & Catering Duty Manager when required and supporting the wider management team.
• Lead and support front-line catering teams, assisting with recruitment, induction, training and ongoing development.
• Coordinate with internal departments and event stakeholders to ensure catering and hospitality requirements are effectively planned and delivered.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, allergen, health and safety and company procedures, ensuring standards are consistently applied across all areas.
• Manage operational controls, including stock ordering and monitoring, cash handling and till reconciliation, while supporting the overall efficiency of the Food & Beverage function.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Cash handling

Stock control

Attention to detail

Events supervision

Food hygiene

Personal Licence

Job description

The Restaurant & Events Supervisor supports the Food & Beverage Management Team in delivering high-quality catering, bar and hospitality services across events, conferences and day-to-day operations. The role is responsible for supervising front-line teams, ensuring operational standards, compliance and customer service excellence, while supporting the efficient delivery of food and beverage operations across the venue. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their hospitality career, offering the chance to build supervisory experience in a fantastic venue. With working hours centred around show schedules, you'll enjoy a more manageable work-life balance than traditional hospitality, making it a great introduction to a supervisory role! The Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of food and beverage operations across events, conferences, caf s, bars and restaurants, ensuring a consistently high standard of customer service.
• Provide operational supervision and duty management cover, acting as the Bars & Catering Duty Manager when required and supporting the wider management team.
• Lead and support front-line catering teams, acting as a key point of contact for staff and assisting with recruitment, induction, training and ongoing development.
• Coordinate with internal departments and event stakeholders to ensure catering and hospitality requirements are effectively planned and delivered.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, allergen, health and safety and company procedures, ensuring standards are consistently applied across all areas.
• Manage operational controls, including stock ordering and monitoring, cash handling and till reconciliation, while supporting the overall efficiency of the Food & Beverage function.
  Understanding of customer-facing venue operations.
• Knowledge of food hygiene, allergens and health & safety.
• Strong leadership and team supervision skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy event environment.
• Good organisation, problem-solving and attention to detail.
• Confidence with cash handling, stock and administration.
• Previous hospitality or events supervisory experience (desirable).
• Food Hygiene and/or Personal Licence qualifications (desirable).
• Experience in large-scale venues or events (desirable).

Legends Global is redefining excellence in sport, entertainment and live events. With unrivalled expertise and international reach, we provide end-to-end solutions - from venue development and event programming to revenue strategy and hospitality. We take a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise and Attractions, working with leading clients to deliver outstanding experiences that resonate worldwide. Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where diversity drives innovation and collaboration. Guided by our values of Align, Scale, Connect, Team and Win... we create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. The Venue At the heart of Manchester's cultural life, The Bridgewater Hall is an internationally celebrated concert venue built for musical brilliance. Opened in 1996 by Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh, it delivers over 300 unforgettable performances each year, spanning classical masterpieces to contemporary world music. A place where artists inspire and audiences connect; The Bridgewater Hall is proudly operated by Legends Global., At Legends Global , we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There's never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one. We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements.