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Event Day Restaurant Managers
Event Day Restaurant Managers – Casual Role
Join Us at Coventry Building Society Arena – Be Part of the Action!
Coventry Building Society Arena is where unforgettable experiences come to life – from world-class conferences and exhibitions to thrilling football matches, live music, and entertainment. We’re proud to be home to Coventry City Football Club and have welcomed global icons like Coldplay, the Rolling Stones, Harry Styles, and Arctic Monkeys.
Our team is passionate about creating amazing moments for over 1.2 million visitors each year across more than 600 events – and now, we’d love for you to be part of it!
About the Role
As our Restaurant Manager, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of our hospitality operations. You’ll lead from the front—supporting your team, ensuring smooth service, and making sure every guest leaves with a great experience.
You’ll work closely with the wider hospitality management team and step up to support senior leadership when needed.
Responsibilities
🔑 What You’ll Be Doing
- Leading and motivating a team of hospitality staff, team leaders and supervisors to deliver exceptional service
- Overseeing daily restaurant and event operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly
- Managing large-scale service, including functions for 200+ guests and restaurant service of up to 400+ covers
- Driving high standards of customer service and handling any feedback or complaints professionally
- Coaching and developing your team throughout each shift to maximise performance
- Managing stock control, including ordering, par levels, and monthly stock takes
- Ensuring full compliance with food safety, health & safety, and licensing regulations
- Being confident using POS/till systems and resolving issues quickly
- Collaborating with other departments to create a seamless guest experience
- Bringing fresh ideas to improve service and enhance the overall guest journey
- Stepping in for senior managers when required to keep operations running smoothly
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Requirements
👤 What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience in a restaurant or hospitality management role
- Proven experience managing high-volume service (200–400+ guests)
- Level 2 Food Hygiene certificate
- Strong leadership skills with a hands-on, lead-from-the-front style
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences
- Solid understanding of food & beverage operations, including cost control
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- Confidence working in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Knowledge of licensing law
- Flexible approach to working evenings, weekends, and events
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Employee Benefits
🌟 Why Join Us?
- Choose your own hours
- Weekly pay
- Full training provided – no experience needed!
- Free parking on site
- Discounted food and drink from our outlets
- Be part of a vibrant and exciting team at one of the UK’s leading venues
If you’re friendly, hardworking, and love being part of a buzzing atmosphere, we’d love to hear from you!
‘The Best Times Are Here, The Best People Are Here’ – come and be one of them at Coventry Building Society Arena.
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