Conference and Banqueting Operations Manager

Job Ref: FOC2308

Branch: Doubletree by Hilton Bristol City Centre

Location: Doubletree by Hilton Bristol City Centre, Bristol

Salary/Benefits: 33000

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Shift pattern: Mix shift pattern / weekends / evenings

Hours per week: 39

Posted date: 13/07/2026

Closing date: 13/08/2026

Hilton Worldwide is the most recognised name within the global hospitality industry. As part of the Hilton Worldwide brand we want to be the first choice for guests and team members alike. By joining the Hilton brand you will gain unparalleled access to an array of rich experiences, knowledge and opportunities that will prove valuable to your personal and professional growth. The DoubleTree by Hilton Bristol City Centre is one of the leading 4* city centre hotels (206 bedrooms and multiple conference rooms.

The hotel is now actively looking to recruit a Conference Events Attendant to join the busy CE Operations team. This is a fixed term contract to provide Maternity cover. The ideal person does not need to have previous Conference Events experience, although it would be a benefit. We are looking for someone with personality, who might consider themselves a people person and is very comfortable in meeting and speaking with new people. The person will also be able to demonstrate great customer service skills and ensure customer expectations are pro actively met with a high level of attention to detail. The successful candidate will also be able to meet the physical demands required with the setting and resetting of conference room facilities and layouts.

Role Responsibilities:

Do rota

Order beverages

Organise the meeting rooms

Work day or evening and weekends

Duty manger shifts

Train the team

Look after departments HS

Work along side Bar and restaurant manager

Excellent Customer Service Skills

Set meeting room

Set coffee stations

Key Skills:

Communicates clearly both orally and written

Positive attitude

Applies learning to generate fresh ideas for improvement

Well organised with good time management

Proactive problem solver.

Flexibility, as the role involves a differing shift pattern which may change at short notice, according to business needs.

Benefits:

Discounted/free food

On-site parking

Subsidised gym membership

Employee discounts

We're in the center of Bristol, close to motorways and a five-minute walk from Temple Meads rail station. The shops at Cabot Circus, the Bristol Aquarium, and Bristol Hippodrome are all within a mile. Housed in a 17th-century glass kiln, Kiln restaurant serves modern British meals for breakfast and dinner. Our free fitness center is open all day.