Events Manager

Carden Park Hotel; Chester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge share

Discounted accommodation

Discounted food & drink

Spa access & treatments

Free staff lunch

On-site parking

EAP access

Golf & leisure club

Free transport bus

Career progression

Funding for qualifications

Outdoor pursuits

Charity days

Job summary

Carden Park Hotel in Chester is seeking an Events Manager to lead weddings and events and ensure flawless delivery from guest arrival to departure. The role is full-time (40 hours per week) with shifts including days, evenings and weekends.

You will coordinate with clients, suppliers and internal teams, manage budgets and timelines, and deliver outstanding guest experiences. A luxury hospitality background is preferred, with calm under pressure and strong communication.

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.

Skills

Event management

Wedding/events coordination

Budget management

Client relationships

Communication

Team player

Job description

Events Manager

Carden Park Hotel Broxton Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH3 9DQ

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

• 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

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:

Be Part of Team 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.