Conference & Banqueting Host

The Manchester Deansgate Hotel is on the lookout for dynamic Conference and Banqueting Hosts to join the excitement and become part of the IHG Hotels and Resorts family!

Welcome to the Manchester Deansgate Hotel, where modern luxury travel meets the vibrant spirit of Manchester. Nestled in the iconic Beetham Tower, this hotel features 279 elegantly designed rooms with stunning skyline views. Enjoy upscale amenities, including sky bar Cloud 23, 2 Rosette Podium Restaurant, an indoor pool, and a fitness centre. Perfect for both business and leisure travellers, with 14 meeting rooms and over 1,800 square feet of event space.

Experience our commitment to redefining luxury travel, blending sophistication with the rich culture of Manchester. The Manchester Deansgate Hotel will fully transition to the Inter Continental brand by 2027, enhancing your stay with our signature luxury and service.

As a Conference and Banqueting Host (Part-Time – 24 hours per week), we are looking for you to…

• Welcome guests warmly, help set the tone for their event and provide attentive service across conferences, meetings, banquets, weddings, private dining and special occasions.
• Support the set-up, service and clear-down of event spaces, making sure rooms are guest‑ready, well presented and prepared in line with event requirements.
• Serve food and drinks confidently, respond to guest requests and work closely with the team to keep events running smoothly from start to finish.
• Bring energy, flexibility and a guest‑first attitude, with the ability to work varied shifts including early starts, late finishes and busy event periods.

• Competitive salary, guaranteed hours, paid overtime, a free meal on shift, paid holidays, subsidised unsocial hour travel support and enhanced sick pay! Wagestream – a financial wellbeing app giving you the opportunity to save, track and withdraw your pay as you earn it.
• Extensive training, opportunities for career progression across the world, plus 2 paid days volunteering per year with a cause of your choice. IHG has been recognised as a ‘Best Employer 2025’ in the UK by Mercer.
• Worldwide discounted room rates and discounted F&B at employee rate (IHG has over 6,000 hotels and growing), plus generous friends and family rate. Discounts through our portal on supermarket shop, experiences and loads of retailers on our perks portal.
• Generous maternity/paternity pay, employee assistance programme available 24/7 and access to mental health first‑aiders.

If you are looking to join an iconic and sophisticated Hotel….click apply today to see where this adventure could take you!

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support at any stage, and your recruiter will assist you accordingly.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.