The University of Manchester
Assistant Hospitality and Events Manager
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Hospitality and Events Manager
We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Hospitality and Events Manager. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee the delivery of services across a wide range of venues over the University Campus within a dynamic and inclusive environment.
You will be responsible for:
- Coordinating and delivering designated hospitality, events, weddings and business functions across a wide range of University venues and campus facilities.
- Supporting the H&E Manager to plan, staff and deliver hospitality, conference, lunch, dinner, banqueting, wedding and refreshment services to agreed standards.
- Maintaining service quality, customer care, dietary/allergen processes, health and safety standards, stock control and venue/key-holder procedures in line with policy.
- Contributing to service development, promotional activity, reporting, social media engagement, colleague development and deputising for the H&E Manager when required.
We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.
About You
We are looking for a collaborative researcher with advanced computational skills and relevant social science expertise. You should demonstrate:
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Essential Criteria:
- RFQ Level 4 qualification, or equivalent professional qualification, in hospitality, catering or events, or demonstrable professional knowledge gained through relevant industry experience.
- Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification, sound knowledge of hospitality health and safety compliance, and ability to work flexibly across weekdays, evenings, weekends and venues.
- Strong written and verbal communication, customer service, liaison, supervision, workload management, IT, financial administration, stock control and performance monitoring skills.
Desirable Criteria:
- Level 4 Food Hygiene qualification, awareness of workplace environmental sustainability, and understanding of Health & Safety, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, and Information Governance.
We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.
Our Benefits
- Generous employer pension contribution
- Christmas closure across all departments outside of annual leave and bank holidays
- Purple Place employee discount platform
For more information, please see [University of Manchester Benefits](University of Manchester Benefits). You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working [here](Flexible and Hybrid working).
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Enquiries About The Role, Shortlisting And Interviews
Name: Nichola Clark
Email Address: Nichola.Clark@manchester.ac.uk
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This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
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