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 F&B 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.
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.
Experience within a food and beverage, hospitality, catering or event operations environment.
Understanding of bar, catering and hospitality operations within a customer-facing venue.
Working knowledge of food hygiene, allergen management and health and safety requirements.
Strong leadership and team supervision skills, with the ability to motivate and support staff.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities during busy events.
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Confident handling cash, stock management and operational administration.
Previous supervisory experience within a venue, hospitality, catering or events environment.
Food Hygiene and/or Licensing qualifications.
Experience working in large-scale event, conference or entertainment venues.
️ 25 Days Annual Leave – Work hard, rest well.
Life Assurance – Peace of mind knowing your loved ones are protected.
5% Pension Contribution – Helping you prepare for a bright future.
Healthshield Cover – Support with dental, physio, counselling and more for you and your children.
Employee Assistance Programme – AXA Health support whenever you need it.
Eye Care Support – Vouchers and contributions towards glasses.
Cycle to Work Scheme – A greener, healthier commute.
Employee Referral Scheme – Recommend great people and get rewarded.
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks. These may include verification of identity, proof of address, right to work, employment history, qualifications, and—where relevant to the role—a basic or enhanced DBS check. All checks will be carried out in line with data protection law and we will only request information that is necessary for the role.
Inclusive Workplace
At Legends Global , we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There’s never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one.
We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements.
If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs.
If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert before the closing date.
