Assistant Weddings & Events Manager - Easthampstead Park Hotel Wokingham, Berkshire

Active Hospitality; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Easthampstead Park in Berkshire is seeking a dynamic Operational Assistant Wedding and Events Manager to run weddings and events at the four-star venue. You will lead the conference and banqueting team, deliver first-class service, and ensure smooth event execution from enquiry to departure.

The role requires energy, excellent communication, presentation, and a passion for service excellence, with experience in hotel, weddings, and supervisory duties.

Qualifications

• Hotel / Hospitality / Weddings background.
• Assistant Manager or Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of Opera preferred but not essential.
• Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook etc.

Responsibilities

• Organising and conducting training in line with brand standards.
• Assisting with 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

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Client relations

Tools

Opera

Microsoft Office

Job description

Easthampstead Park is situated in a breathtaking 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., Operating all conferencing, weddings and banqueting on site.

Responsibilities

• Organising and conducting training in line with brand standards.
• Assisting with 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.

We are seeking a dynamic Operational Assistant 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., Excellent maths and English

Qualifications & Experience

• Hotel / Hospitality / Weddings background
• Assistant Manager or Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of Opera, preferred but not essential
• Microsoft office - word, excel, outlook etc.

General qualities

• 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