Wedding & Banqueting Manager
Posted 23 minutes 33 seconds ago by De Vere Ltd.
Join our team at De Vere Horsley Estate in Surrey as a Wedding & Events Operations Manager and you'll play a key role in around 70 weddings each year-making sure every special day is truly memorable.
In return this role offers a salary of £38,000 per annum plus excellent benefits and career development opportunities with De Vere.
Supported by an Assistant Events Manager, two permanent colleagues and a number of flexible events assistants, you'll look after our weddings plus a mix of corporate functions and private events, such as baby showers and special birthday parties.
Alongside events, you'll also support our on site buffet restaurant team, guiding them to deliver consistent standards, efficient service, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere for all guests.
Qualifications- Experience running weddings and events, ideally at Supervisor or Assistant Manager level.
- Organised, with strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills which enable you to ensure events run smoothly and to engage and motivate the team.
- Ability to build positive relationships with couples, guests, and colleagues alike.
- Personal Licence holder or willing to attend a company funded nationally recognised training course.
At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That's why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Wedding & Events Operations Manager.
- £38,000 per year plus a bonus Incentive Scheme with the opportunity to earn up to 10% of salary based on business performance.
- Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities.
- Complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities.
- Extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 'love to shop' voucher.
- Annual complimentary 2 night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones.
- £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, plus a 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
- 31 days holiday each year, increasing annually up to 33 days.
- Access to our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal with discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
- Career progression opportunities, including access to Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
- Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
- Financial wellbeing platform Wagestream, granting instant access to pay.
- Monthly colleague recognition programme "You Are De Vere" and an annual colleague recognition event.
- A supportive team with regular appreciation events, including Christmas and Summer parties.
- Company Life Assurance scheme ensuring financial security for your loved ones.