Restaurant & Events Supervisor

The Venue

At the heart of Manchester’s cultural life, The Bridgewater Hall is an internationally celebrated concert venue built for musical brilliance. Opened in 1996 by Queen Elizabeth II and The Duke of Edinburgh, it delivers over 300 unforgettable performances each year, spanning classical masterpieces to contemporary world music. A place where artists inspire and audiences connect; The Bridgewater Hall is proudly operated by Legends Global.

The Role

The Restaurant & Events Supervisor supports the Food & Beverage Management Team in delivering high-quality catering, bar and hospitality services across events, conferences and day-to-day operations. The role is responsible for supervising front-line teams, ensuring operational standards, compliance and customer service excellence, while supporting the efficient delivery of food and beverage operations across the venue.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their hospitality career, offering the chance to build supervisory experience in a fantastic venue. With working hours centred around show schedules, you'll enjoy a more manageable work-life balance than traditional hospitality, making it a great introduction to a supervisory role!

The Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of food and beverage operations across events, conferences, cafés, bars and restaurants, ensuring a consistently high standard of customer service.
• Provide operational supervision and duty management cover, acting as the Bars & Catering Duty Manager when required and supporting the wider management team.
• Lead and support front-line catering teams, acting as a key point of contact for staff and assisting with recruitment, induction, training and ongoing development.
• Coordinate with internal departments and event stakeholders to ensure catering and hospitality requirements are effectively planned and delivered.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, allergen, health and safety and company procedures, ensuring standards are consistently applied across all areas.
• Manage operational controls, including stock ordering and monitoring, cash handling and till reconciliation, while supporting the overall efficiency of the Food & Beverage function.