Conference and Banqueting Manager

Salary - £38,000 per annum

We are looking for a proactive, detail orientated, and service-driven Conference and Banqueting Manager to lead the successful delivery of high-quality events. In this role, you will oversee the planning and execution of conferences, meetings, and banquets, ensuring exceptional service and seamless event operations.

What we offer:

• £38,000 per annum
• Permanent, full-time contract (40hrs per week)

Create unforgettable moments, one event at a time.

Are you a natural host with a passion for flawless events? Do you thrive on the buzz of a perfectly executed function and love leading a team to deliver extraordinary guest experiences? We're looking for a dynamic Conference and Banqueting Manager to take the reins and make every event exceptional.

What you'll be doing:

You'll be at the heart of the action—leading from the front to ensure every conference, banquet, and celebration is beautifully planned, expertly delivered, and fondly remembered. You'll inspire your team to take pride in the details, communicate across departments, and go the extra mile to wow our guests.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the conference and banqueting team with confidence, energy, and care.
• Coordinating with the sales and events teams to craft bespoke experiences tailored to each client.
• Overseeing everything from room setups to catering and AV—no detail too small!
• Ensuring all events run smoothly and exceed guest expectations.
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety, and hygiene at all times.
• Handling challenges with calm professionalism and a solutions-focused mindset.
• Managing budgets, stock, and supplier relationships to ensure efficient operations and revenue growth.
• Gathering guest feedback and continuously looking for ways to elevate the experience.

Who we're looking for:

You're someone who thrives under pressure, loves variety, and brings enthusiasm to everything you do. You're calm in a crisis, obsessive about the details, and a true team player.

To shine in this role, you'll need:

• Proven experience in a similar leadership role in conference and banqueting or hospitality operations.
• A hands-on approach and excellent organisational skills—you'll juggle multiple events without breaking a sweat.
• Strong leadership qualities with a natural ability to motivate and support your team.
• A passion for guest service and a commitment to excellence.
• Confidence with budgets, cost control, and operational efficiency.
• Good knowledge of food, drink, and current safety regulations.

Why join us?

You'll be joining a warm, professional team in a vibrant venue where no two days are the same. We celebrate creativity, reward initiative, and support your growth every step of the way.

Ready to make every event unforgettable? Apply today and let's bring your energy to the party!

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 The Elvetham.

Benefits:

• Hotel discounts across all Axiom Hospitality hotels – colleague rates and up to 50% discount on F28 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;
• Free meals while on shift;
• Length of service awards, ranging from 1 year to 3, 5, 10 and 20-year rewards and more!

Opportunities for all:

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.

At Axiom Hospitality, we are making efforts to reduce our carbon, energy, water and waste footprint. We strive to be ethical in all we do and want to be a thriving, sustainable and responsible business for our people, our communities and our planet. Working closely with our Hotel Owners, we are committed to the journey to sustainability. In addition, we are working to reduce our hotels' impact on the environment through internationally recognised eco-label certification.

Our hotels strive to be active members of their local communities by giving back where they can. Supporting local charities is important to our teams, from volunteering at soup kitchens to collecting donations and fundraising. Our hotels aim to leave a positive impact on their neighbourhoods. At Axiom Hospitality, we are working closely with our stakeholders to support our social impact commitment. Caring about people extends outside our business and is part of our DNA.