Conference and Banqueting Manager in Newtown

Salary - £28,000 per annum

We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented, 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:

• £28,000 per annum
• Permanent, full-time contract

As a Conference and Banqueting Manager, you will be responsible for leading the events team, coordinating with various departments, and ensuring every event runs smoothly while maintaining the highest standards of service.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing the planning, setup, and execution of all conferences, banquets, and special events.
• Leading and mentoring the conference and banqueting team to ensure seamless event delivery.
• Working closely with the sales and events teams to understand client requirements and deliver tailored experiences.
• Managing event logistics, including room layouts, catering, and audiovisual requirements.
• Ensuring all events adhere to health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Monitoring guest feedback and implementing improvements to enhance service quality.
• Controlling costs and maximising revenue opportunities within the conference and banqueting department.
• Managing stock levels and liaising with suppliers to ensure smooth operations.
• Handling any issues or last-minute changes efficiently to ensure guest satisfaction.

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

The core skills and experience required to succeed:

• Proven experience in conference and banqueting management or a similar hospitality leadership role.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train, motivate, and manage a team.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities, with a hands-on approach.
• Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service skills with a passion for delivering outstanding guest experiences.
• Good financial awareness and ability to manage budgets effectively.
• Knowledge of food and beverage service, including health and safety regulations.

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.

Benefits:

• 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!

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.