WEDDINGS & EVENTS MANAGER
Easthampstead Park is situated in a breathtakingly Grade II listed Victorian mansion. Our prestigious venue offers a captivating blend of elegance and natural beauty. Steeped in history and charm, this magnificent property provides the perfect setting for a wide range of conferences, meetings, training workshops, and unforgettable team retreats. Our grounds and mansion are also renowned for hosting stunning weddings & celebrations for up to 500 guests, boasting an enchanting wedding pavilion, resplendent original stained-glass window, a sophisticated Downshire ballroom, as well as our stunning King Suite, the largest event space in Berkshire, catering for up to 500 people.
We are seeking a dynamic Operational Wedding and Events Manager to run weddings and events in our stunning hotel. You will need positive energy, excellent communication skills, a passion for service excellence and be of immaculate presentation.
PLEASE NOTE: This is an operational role which often includes late nights and weekends when you are running a wedding or event. It can be physically demanding and is not an office-based administrative role.
Primary Responsibilities
Operating all conferencing, weddings and banqueting on site.
Organising and conducting training in line with brand standards.
Leading the conference and banqueting team in delivering a first class service at all events.
The set up and tear down of all event rooms in line with function requirements.
Meeting and greeting clients to build and develop a lasting relationship.
Working in line with the sales team to ensure a smooth transition from time of enquiry to time of leaving.
Skills/Experience
Excellent maths and English
Hotel / Hospitality background
Team leader experience.
Knowledge of Opera and POS , preferred but not essential
Microsoft office – word, excel, outlook etc Excellent written and oral communication – must be confident and articulate
Creative – originality and new ideas highly valued
Eye for design with high attention to detail
Well organised
Very well presented in keeping with client expectations in a four star Hotel
Job Type: Full-time 45 hpw
Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum plus tips (dependent on experience)
Pay: £30,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Employee discount
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
