Food & Beverage Supervisor

We’re Hiring: Food & Beverage Supervisor Lead from the floor and help deliver exceptional guest experiences at Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre. If you’re passionate about hospitality, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and enjoy the buzz of both restaurant service and events, you’ll feel right at home with us. We’re a busy 4‑star hotel in the heart of Manchester, just minutes from Piccadilly Station, and we’re looking for a Food & Beverage Supervisor to support our management team and oversee the smooth delivery of restaurant, bar, and conference & events operations. What You’ll Do Lead shifts across restaurant, bar, and meetings & events, ensuring seamless service throughout Deliver a warm, professional welcome to guests, clients, and delegates Oversee event service from setup through to delivery and breakdown Step in to resolve service issues quickly and effectively Maintain high standards of presentation, cleanliness, and guest experience across all areas Meetings & Events Operations Coordinate and supervise conferences, meetings, and private events Ensure rooms are set up to specification and on time (layouts, AV, catering, etc.) Act as a key point of contact for event organisers on the day Work closely with the kitchen and sales teams to deliver client expectations Anticipate guest needs to ensure smooth and memorable events Team Supervision & Development Support, motivate, and guide the F&B and events team during service Assist with training new starters and ongoing team development Ensure clear communication between front‑of‑house, kitchen, and events teams Lead by example, setting the standard for service excellence Operations & Standards Support stock control, ordering, and wastage management Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and licensing regulations Assist with rota planning and labour control where requiredDrive upselling opportunities across both F&B and events business What You’ll Bring Previous experience in Food & Beverage and/or Meetings & Events, ideally at supervisory level Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail Confident communication and leadership abilities A hands‑on approach and the ability to stay calm under pressure Passion for delivering outstanding guest and client experiences Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends What You Get Discounts across retail, restaurants & entertainment Free onsite gym + online fitness portal Global IHG Friends & Family hotel discounts Meals provided on duty Opportunities for development and career progression Recognition and incentive schemes If you’re ready to take the next step in your hospitality career and play a key role across both Food & Beverage and Meetings & Events, we’d love to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Himanchestercity