Hello there! GRUB, FSC & CAFF are growing with exciting plans on the horizon so we are now looking to expand our team as soon as possible. As a result we currently have positions available for Events & Marketing Manager, General Manager, Duty Managers and Venue Staff. Full details of each role can be found below.

Beyond our current venues we are currently in talks to launch four city centre venues, a large scale outdoor event space and a new prestige marketplace in 2025 followed by our biggest ever multi use events venue provisionally scheduled for a Summer 2026 opening.

If any of these roles sound like a good idea, please drop us an email with your CV and a covering letter to info@grubmcr.com. Interviews will be taking place over the next two weeks. We're not a traditional venue as such so we recommend doing a bit of research or popping down if you can prior to application or interview. Cheers!

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EVENTS MANAGER

We are looking for an events manager to join us based at our new city centre bar and events space as well as our new prestige marketplace. This role is split between off shift event administration and planning alongside hands on event management.

You will be creating, planning and delivering weekly large scale events across a broad range such as brand activations, public activities, corporate events, live performances, conferences and weekly markets across all of our venues and pop up locations. This is a role designed for an ambitious events manager who wants to take charge creatively and operationally of a catalogue of exciting, impactful festival style events and markets. The applicant must be committed to delivering the scale, quantity and quality of events to have a national impact (with the support of our existing team!). You will play a key role in the development of existing concepts and fresh ideas to drive all of our venues forward.

This is a full time role (40 hours) with a starting salary of £31k per annum with enhanced pay rate available for sustained excellent delivery in role.

Key responsibilities

  • Curation and creation of new 1st party events as well as targeting new partners for a roster of 3rd party events and collaborations.

  • Play a key role in the launching of several new city scale events.

  • On event days leading the team and working with venue teams on the ground to deliver top class experiences for guests and visitors.

  • Ensure we adhere to our licensing conditions, venue policies and foster excellent working relationships with clients and partners.

  • Create event plans that drive compliance and success on the day.

  • Effective management of a small event management team including rotas and recruitment.

  • Manage budgets and control costs.

  • Work alongside the business marketing team to ensure events are well attended.

Required attributes

  • Experience of event management with an ability to manage multiple projects at once.

  • An understanding of what it takes to deliver a high-quality event.

  • A desire to work for a fiercely independent business group.

  • Proficient in use of social media and IT.

  • Must be a self starter and comfortable working independently

  • Strong organisational skills.

  • Able to work in high pressure situations whilst effectively leading a team.

  • References

Desirable attributes

  • Experience of working with commercial and corporate clients.

  • Experience in running markets and/or multi vendor food events.

  • Experience of working in a wide range of venues.

  • Connected to existing local events networks.

Good stuff

  • Very limited late nights

  • Discounts at all our venues and events

  • Guest list for live events

  • Lovely team and friendliest customers around

  • Opportunity for creative input and play a key role in shaping the growth of the business

  • Very broad experience, no two days the same.

  • Opportunity for rapid promotion in the future as extensive expansion and further venues planned

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GENERAL MANAGER

We are looking for a general manager to join us based at our new city centre bar and events space. This role is split between off shift venue administration and planning alongside hands on venue running.

You will be spearheading the launch of a unique new city centre venue combining a high capacity bar with an extensive bottle shop and an exterior space designed to house large scale f&b focussed events such as street food festivals and beer festivals alongside live entertainment. This is a role designed for an ambitious GM who wants to take charge creatively and operationally of one of Manchester’s most exciting new developments to make their mark. The applicant must be committed to driving top notch standards to ensure every guest has a fantastic experience.

This is a full time role (40 hours) with a starting salary of £31k per annum with enhanced pay rate available for sustained excellent delivery in role.

Key responsibilities

  • Launch and oversee daily operations, ensuring smooth, efficient, and profitable service.

  • Effective management of rotas, employee relation issues and recruitment.

  • Ensuring compliance throughout the business, with the team being fully trained to the correct level.

  • Build, train, and motivate a large, high-performing team.

  • Manage budgets and control costs.

  • Curate over 200 lines of cans and bottles across beer, wine, softs, ciders, AF and sodas.

  • Input in to creative process for internal event creation for small and large scale events.

Required attributes

  • Previous experience in a general manager role or extensive experience in a deputy general manager role.

  • A desire to work for a fiercely independent venue.

  • Must be a self starter and comfortable working independently.

  • Able to work in high pressure situations whilst effectively leading a team.

  • Highly organised and adaptable.

  • References.

Desirable attributes

  • Previous experience in events management and/or working with corporate clients.

  • Worked as part of a team launching a new venue.

  • Connected to existing local events networks.

  • Specialist knowledge across all beverages.

  • Big passion for food.

Good stuff

  • Limited late nights

  • Discounts at all our venues and events

  • Guest list for live events

  • Lovely team and friendliest customers around

  • Opportunity for creative input and play a key role in shaping the growth of the business

  • Very broad experience, no two days the same.

  • Opportunity for further promotion in the future as extensive expansion and further venues planned.

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DUTY MANAGERS

We're looking for new duty managers to join us over at GRUB, FAIRFIELD SOCIAL CLUB and our new city centre space. This is an on shift role entailing the direct management of events and bars supervising bartenders and ensuring service runs smoothly.

There is potential for this to be a full time role (40 hours minimum) or a more flexible part time role with a starting salary of £13.21 per hour with enhanced pay rate available for sustained excellent delivery in the role.

Required attributes

  • Previous experience in bar, restaurant or event supervision as a minimum

  • A desire to work for a fiercely independent business

  • Comfortable managing people in challenging circumstances, positive outlook

  • Must be able to work as part of a small shift management team maintaining standards and excellent customer service

  • References

Desirable attributes

  • Experience of high volume venues or events

  • Existing connections to local event and live scene

  • Keen interest or specialism in food, craft beer, cocktails

  • Cellar training/experience

  • Personal license

Good stuff

  • Discounts at all our venues and events

  • Guest list for live events

  • Lovely team and friendliest clients around

  • Opportunity for creative input in to events

  • Very broad experience, no two days the same.

  • Opportunity for further promotion and development in the future as further expansion and venues planned

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    VENUE & EVENTS STAFF

    We're looking for new venue staff to join us over at GRUB, FAIRFIELD SOCIAL CLUB and our new city centre space.

    There is a flexible part time role with a starting salary of £12.21 per hour with enhanced pay rate available for sustained excellent delivery in the role.

    Required attributes

  • Previous experience in bar, or restaurant

  • A desire to work for a fiercely independent business

  • Positive outlook

  • References

    Desirable attributes

  • Experience of high volume venues or events

  • Keen interest or specialism in food, craft beer, cocktails

    Good stuff

  • Discounts at all our venues and events

  • Guest list for live events

  • Lovely team and friendliest clients around

  • Opportunity for creative input in to events

  • Very broad experience, no two days the same.

  • Opportunity for further promotion and development in the future as further expansion and venues planned