Food and Beverage Manager – Events
We are a leading events catering company delivering high-quality food and beverage experiences across a range of prestigious venues throughout Northern Ireland. From large-scale public events to weddings, corporate functions, and retail café operations, we pride ourselves on exceptional service, operational excellence, and memorable guest experiences.
We are seeking an experienced and driven Food & Beverage Manager to assist in managing our multi-site F&B operations. This role requires a confident leader who thrives in fast-paced hospitality environments and can successfully support teams, logistics, and commercial performance across diverse events and venues.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Management
Assist in managing all food and beverage operations across events, weddings, corporate functions, and retail outlets. Support event planning, logistics, setup, service execution, and post-event review. Coordinate staffing levels, bar and catering setup, stock control, and on-site operational delivery. Help ensure smooth and professional execution of all events while maintaining high service standards.
Multi-Site & Venue Coordination
Support operations across multiple venues, ensuring consistency in service delivery and brand standards. Build and maintain strong working relationships with venue teams and key stakeholders. Represent the company professionally across all partner venues.
Financial & Commercial Performance
Assist in monitoring financial performance, working within budgets and forecasting costs. Support gross profit targets through effective stock management, cost control, and waste reduction. Contribute to driving commercial improvements across events and retail operations. Work closely with clients to confidently present and sell F&B packages and offerings.
Team Leadership
Support recruitment, training, and supervision of F&B staff. Lead teams on-site, ensuring clarity of roles and strong communication. Promote a positive, professional working culture aligned with company standards.
Compliance & Standards
Ensure compliance with food safety, allergen, licensing, and health and safety regulations. Maintain high standards of hygiene, presentation, and product quality. Uphold company procedures and operational standards across all sites.
About You
Proven experience in food and beverage management within events, hospitality, or multi-site operations. Strong organisational and logistical planning skills. Commercial awareness and experience managing budgets. Confident communicator with strong leadership abilities. Ability to perform under pressure in high-volume environments. Level 3 Food Safety qualification preferred. Personal Licence desirable.
Skills & Experience Required
Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar Food & Beverage Manager or Supervisory role.
Proven experience managing F&B operations within busy hospitality or event environments.
Confident team leader with strong communication and staff development skills.
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and manage multiple events simultaneously.
Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and controlling costs.
Knowledgeable in food safety, health & safety legislation, and allergen management.
Comfortable selling event spaces and supporting the planning of tailored event packages.
Highly organised, detail‑oriented, and solutions‑focused.
What We Offer
A dynamic, varied role with creative input into menus, service style, and event offerings
A supportive and collaborative team environment
Full time, 40 hours, days and hours of work dependent on events schedule.
28 days holiday (Inclusive of bank holidays)
Access to our Health and Wellbeing suite and employee assistance programme