Events Manager

Carden Park Hotel Ltd; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of service charge

Discounted hotel accommodation for you

Discounted food and drink for staff

Spa access and treatments

Free staff lunch

Free on-site parking

EAP

Golf/Leisure club membership

Transport shuttle (Wrexham)

Career progression

Job summary

Carden Park Hotel is seeking an Events Manager to lead weddings and events in our Conference and Banqueting team. The role focuses on operational delivery from guest arrival to final departure, coordinating with clients, suppliers and internal teams to ensure flawless events.

You will manage budgets, timelines and event details, provide exceptional guest service, and work with a flexible, hands-on team to meet the highest standards of luxury hospitality.

Qualifications

• Previous experience managing weddings and events, ideally within a luxury hotel or hospitality environment.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences and memorable events.
• Highly organised, detail-focused and confident managing multiple priorities.
• Calm under pressure, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills and confident building relationships with clients, suppliers and colleagues.
• Hands-on team player with a flexible approach and a genuine passion for luxury hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Manage events from guest arrival through to successful delivery throughout their stay.
• Coordinate with clients, suppliers and internal teams.
• Ensure events run smoothly and meet client expectations.
• Oversee event setup, service and breakdown.
• Manage budgets, timelines and event details.
• Provide excellent customer service and build strong client relationships.
• Support the wider hotel team as required, adapting to the needs of the business.

Job description

Position: Events Manager

Salary: dependant on experience up to £29,000 per annum plus service charge plus extensive benefits

Contract: Enjoy a full time role of 40 hours per week, working a variety of shifts including days, evenings, and weekends.

Carden Park Hotel’s Conference and Banqueting team are looking for an Events Manager to operationally manage weddings and events. If you have previous experience running wedding and events, who would love to join a remarkable team, then we would love to meet you.

Your day with Team Carden:

• Manage events from guest arrival through to successful delivery throughout their stay.
• Coordinate with clients, suppliers and internal teams.
• Ensure events run smoothly and meet client expectations.
• Oversee event setup, service and breakdown.
• Manage budgets, timelines and event details.
• Provide excellent customer service and build strong client relationships.
• Support the wider hotel team as required, adapting to the needs of the business.

About you:

• Previous experience managing weddings and events, ideally within a luxury hotel or hospitality environment.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences and memorable events.
• Highly organised, detail-focused and confident managing multiple priorities.
• Calm under pressure, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills and confident building relationships with clients, suppliers and colleagues.
• Hands-on team player with a flexible approach and a genuine passion for luxury hospitality.

Due to the rural location of Carden Park, applicants should have access to a vehicle or reliable transport methods

The Perks of Team Carden

Join a team where you will work hard but have fun along the way. You will enjoy a variety of benefits being part of our team which include:

• • Share of the service charge
  • Discounted hotel accommodation for yourself, family and friends
  • Discounted food and drink to enjoy in the hotel when not on shift
  • Discounted use of our award winning 5* spa, alongside treatments and retail
  • Free staff lunch provided
  • Free on-site parking
  • Access to EAP
  • Free Golf and Leisure Club membership, including free use of the gym & swimming pool
  • Free regular transport mini-bus from Wrexham
  • Progression opportunities for all
  • Career development through funded qualifications
  • Discounted use of the outdoor pursuits facilities
  • Two paid charity days per year

BePartofTeam Carden

Providing world class service is at the heart of everything we do. Providing excellent guest service will come naturally to you and you will have an excellent eye for detail whilst ensuring all requirements are met for the wedding or event. You will work well in a team and have the ability to motivate and engage your team. We are looking for someone to be remarkable, with a good eye for detail who takes pride in providing the best possible service.