Conference and Banqueting Associate

Salary per hour: £12.71;
Job Type: Flexible;

Hours:

Flexible;
Town:
Manchester.

Perfectly positioned just a stone's throw away from Piccadilly Train Station, Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly proudly emerges as the city's leading 4-star destination.

We are looking for a proactive, detail‑orientated, and service-driven Conference and Banqueting Associate to support the successful delivery of high-quality events. In this role, you will be responsible for setting up event spaces, assisting with food and beverage service, and ensuring an exceptional guest experience during conferences, meetings, and banquets.

• £12.71 per hour
• Worldwide employee discounts at Marriott Hotels
• Hotel discounts across all Axiom Hospitality hotels ‑ colleague rates and up to 50% discount on F&B
• 28 days holiday, including bank holidays, increasing yearly to 33 days
• Discounts across retail, restaurants, events and more through our benefits & rewards portal
• Access to our Employee Assistance Line to support your Mental Health and Wellbeing
• Use of Wagestream Financial Wellbeing platform, allowing instant access to your pay
• Yearly complimentary Axiom Xcape stayover after one year of service
• A growing team with great training, progression, and promotion opportunities
• Rewards for referring a friend: referral bonus for recommending a new team member starts at £250 per successful hire
• Length of service awards, ranging from 1 year to 3, 5, 10 and 20‑year rewards and more

As a Conference and Banqueting Associate, you will play a vital role in ensuring event spaces are prepared to the highest standard, supporting food and beverage service, and assisting in all aspects of event service.

• Setting up and breaking down event spaces according to client needs and hotel standards.
• Assisting with food and beverage service during conferences, banquets, and special events.
• Ensuring tables, buffets, and service areas are well‑presented and maintained throughout events.
• Providing attentive and friendly service to guests, responding to their needs efficiently.
• Coordinating with the kitchen and service teams to ensure smooth service.
• Clearing tables and resetting spaces for upcoming functions.
• Upholding health, safety, and hygiene regulations in all food and beverage handling.
• Assisting with any additional event duties as required by the banqueting team.

The ideal person for this role will be enthusiastic about change, focused on details and trusting.

• Truly passionate about the Hospitality Industry
• Previous conference and banqueting experience in a busy environment is preferred but not essential
• Excellent personal presentation
• Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety procedures
• Ability to function independently with a minimum of supervision
• Excellent communication skills, the ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• To be an enthusiastic team player with a flexible approach

You must have the right to work in the UK to be eligible for this role. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from all candidates prior to commencing employment.

Having these core skills will put you one step further to joining Axiom Hospitality and Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly.

At Axiom Hospitality, we thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a fast‑growing hospitality company with global aspirations. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from various backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We, therefore, encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages, and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.