Food & Beverage / Events Duty Manager

About House for an Art Lover

Step inside one of Scotland’s most unique venues and help us deliver unforgettable experiences. Designed by the world-famous Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh, House for an Art Lover is both a celebrated cultural attraction and one of Glasgow’s finest wedding and events destinations. With the Art Lovers Café and Shop on site, we’re proud to offer visitors and clients an inspiring space where creativity meets outstanding service.

About the Role

As Senior Food \& Beverage / Events Duty Manager, you’ll play a central role in the day-to-day running of our venue, leading the front-of-house and event operations to ensure an exceptional guest experience. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you’ll act as Duty Manager for weddings, private functions, and restaurant service, ensuring smooth coordination, outstanding hospitality, and adherence to our high standards of quality and service.

This is a hands-on role, perfect for a confident, organised leader who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and has a passion for food, drink, and events.

What You’ll Do

Oversee daily Food \& Beverage operations across weddings, corporate and private events, and the Art Lovers Café

Act as Duty Manager, ensuring the smooth delivery of all services and functions

Lead, motivate, and support the front-of-house and events teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences

Work closely with kitchen, operations, and sales teams to ensure events run seamlessly from planning to execution

Maintain high standards of service, presentation, and professionalism at all times

Monitor performance and identify opportunities for improvement in service and operations

Assist with staff training and development to maintain consistency and excellence across departments

Handle guest feedback promptly and professionally, ensuring issues are resolved effectively

Support stock management, cash handling, and compliance with licensing, health \& safety, and hygiene standards

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience in Food \& Beverage and/or Events Management, ideally in a high-end venue

A strong understanding of weddings, banqueting, and restaurant service

Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills

Calm under pressure, with great attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Smart, professional presentation and a genuine passion for hospitality

Flexibility to work five days over seven, including evenings, weekends, and event schedules

Why Join Us?

At House for an Art Lover, our mission is to be Scotland’s best visitor attraction and private dining venue. We achieve this through excellence in product and service, delivered by a passionate and customer-focused team. As part of our management team, you’ll have the opportunity to lead from the front, inspire others, and make a real impact in a truly unique setting.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From £27,500.00 per year

Work Location: In person