Job Title: Meetings & Events Supervisor Updated 29/01/2026
The Motorist – Sherburn in Elmet
Hours: 30 hours per week (overtime very likely)
Contract: Permanent, Flexible Hours (including early mornings, evenings, weekends)
About Us
The Motorist is a one of a kind automotive-themed venue in Sherburn-in-Elmet, Leeds, offering a striking setting for corporate events, weddings, and brand launches. Blending motoring heritage with exceptional hospitality, we’re a true destination for both business and leisure.
Our versatile meeting and conference spaces, Brooklands, Indianapolis, Fangio, and Club Le Mans, feature full AV technology, flexible layouts, and bespoke catering, ideal for everything from intimate board meetings to large-scale conferences and networking receptions.
We also offer exclusive private dining experiences, including Car Club dining for enthusiasts and members seeking a memorable culinary setting. Beyond meetings and dining, The Motorist excels in product launches, brand activations, and corporate showcases, providing an automotive-inspired backdrop that makes every event distinctive.
From seamless planning to premium service, The Motorist delivers professional, unforgettable experiences tailored to each client’s brand and vision.
The venue also includes a fantastic, one-of-a-kind retail store, a thriving café that comes alive during car events, and a relaxed restaurant — The Drivers Lounge — open seven days a week, along with an on-site garage and MOT centre.
About the Role
We’re seeking an experienced Meetings & Events Supervisor to join our team. You’ll play a key role in the end-to-end delivery of events, ensuring seamless execution and exceptional service across a varied calendar of corporate, private and brand-led occasions.
Key Responsibilities
• Supervise and host the delivery of meetings, conferences, weddings, trade shows, private parties and other events
• Act as the main on-duty host for clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded
• Lead, train, brief, and motivate catering and event staff to deliver high standards of service
• Coordinate event logistics including room setups, service timing, catering, décor and AV requirements
• Ensure health, safety and hygiene compliance across all event activities
• Maintain strong communication with Operations, Kitchen, Sales teams and external suppliers
• Proactively solve on-site challenges with calm professionalism
• Uphold presentation, service and commercial standards that reflect our brand values
Person Specification
• Proven supervisory experience in hospitality, events, banqueting or meetings environments
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Proactive problem-solver with a guest-focused attitude
• Commercial awareness and understanding of how exceptional service drives repeat business
• Strong organisational ability and attention to detail in a fast-paced setting
• Flexible working hours are essential, including weekends and some late evenings
Typical Working Conditions
This role involves long periods on your feet and working in a dynamic environment with varying demands throughout the week. You’ll support a wide range of events — from business meetings and conferences to weddings, trade shows, private celebrations and community functions.
Company Benefits
You may be eligible to receive the following discretionary benefits (subject to the applicable rules for each benefit):
• Death in service benefit (after successful completion of 12 months’ service)
• Training and development opportunities
• Discount on beds purchased from the Company (after successful completion of probationary period)
• Free parking
• One additional day’s holiday (or pro-rata, if you work part time) following the completion of 5 years’ service
• Discount on food and beverages at The Motorist
• Discount on services offered at The Motorist Garage
Please note that these benefits do not form part of your contract of employment and are provided at the Company’s absolute discretion and may be amended from time to time or withdrawn.
What We Offer
• Competitive rate of pay
• 30 hours per week with overtime very likely
• Tips and discretionary rewards
• Staff discount across The Motorist venues
• Free parking
• Ongoing training, development and progression opportunities
