Conference and Banqueting Manager

Conference and Banqueting Manager

£32,000 + Benefits

Cumbria

• Accommodation available if required
• Opportunity to lead within a luxury hospitality setting
• Hands on operational management role
• Strong work life balance
• Supportive team culture with long standing team members
• Chance to lead weddings, conferences, banqueting and private events
• Beautiful property with high standards and memorable guest experiences

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident Conference and Banqueting Manager to join a luxury property in Cumbria, supporting the delivery of weddings, conferences, banqueting, private dining and special events.

This is not an office based role. It is a hands on, operational position where you will be leading from the floor, supporting the team and executing each event to the refined standards expected within a luxury hospitality environment. You will be involved in the detail of the day, making sure every event runs smoothly, every guest feels looked after and every occasion feels special.

The role would suit someone who loves the energy of events and enjoys the adrenaline of a busy conference and banqueting operation. You will need to be confident leading a team on the day, managing moving parts, solving problems quickly and creating a calm, organised atmosphere for both guests and colleagues.

This property is looking for someone with natural curiosity, an open mind and the confidence to ask questions. Someone who wants to understand what is already working, bring their own experience and help take the department to the next level.

Accommodation is available if required.

Note:

This role does not provide sponsorship. To apply you will need a full British Passport or the right to work in the UK.

• Previous experience in conferences, banqueting, weddings, events or luxury hospitality management
• Confident leading a busy floor operation during weddings, events and large functions
• Hands on and operational, with the ability to support service from set up through to close
• Passionate about creating special moments for guests and making each event feel memorable
• Enjoys the pace, energy and adrenaline of a busy events environment
• A natural leader who enjoys motivating, training and developing a team
• Open minded and curious, with the confidence to ask questions and look for improvements
• Strong guest facing skills with a warm, professional and organised approach
• Calm under pressure, with the ability to manage changing demands and busy event schedules
• Able to build a positive team culture based on support, communication and working together

• Lead the day to day conference and banqueting operation across weddings, private events and corporate functions
• Execute each event from start to finish, ensuring service is smooth, organised and professional
• Oversee room set up, service delivery, guest experience and end of event close down
• Lead the floor during service, ensuring the team feels supported, organised and confident
• Work closely with senior managers, kitchen teams and wider departments to deliver seamless events
• Train, coach and guide team members to help raise standards and build confidence
• Maintain high standards across presentation, service, cleanliness and guest care
• Respond to guest requests, operational changes and service challenges with confidence and professionalism
• Create a positive team environment where everyone works together towards the same goal
• Bring energy, structure and leadership to a busy luxury events operation