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Conference & Banqueting Manager


Company : The Thrive Hive


Location : southampton, south east england


Created : 2025-07-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

CONFERENCE & BANQUETING MANAGER LOCATION : Based near East Horsley in the Surrey HillsTENURE : Permanent Role PACKAGE : £43,000 Base + Bonuses + Benefits REFERENCE : TI25006KEYWORDS : Conference, Events, Banqueting, Banquet, Organisation, Scheduling, Weddings, Surrey Hills, Luxury, Hospitality, Management, Team Leader, Hotel, AV, Service Are you an experienced conference and banqueting professional with a passion for flawless service and unforgettable moments? We’re urgently hiring for a permanent Conference and Banqueting Manager to work for one of our favourite hospitality clients at the most stunning hotel in The Surrey HillsTHE ROLE In this hands-on and rewarding role, you’ll take the lead on delivering a wide range of events — from elegant wedding receptions to seamless residential conferences and high-end banquets.Responsibilities will include: Taking full ownership of weddings, banqueting functions, and conferences from setup to completionOverseeing room setups, AV needs, and team coordination to ensure world-class serviceBeing the main point of contact for clients and leading operations on event daysCoaching and motivating the events team to deliver with enthusiasm and precisionWorking closely with Sales and other departments to ensure smooth handovers and exceptional deliveryManaging multiple events simultaneously while upholding the highest standardsContinuously reviewing and improving service procedures to enhance guest satisfactionTHE PERSON In order to succeed in this role you should have the following skills and experience: Proven experience in both banqueting and conference management within a luxury or boutique hotelStrong leadership with the ability to inspire, support, and lead a team in a high-pressure environmentOutstanding organisational and multitasking skillsA confident communicator with a proactive, solutions-focused mindsetA genuine passion for delivering exceptional guest experiencesTHE PACKAGE To £43,000 Base + Bonuses + Excellent Benefits Package