Events Manager

Silchester Farm; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A countryside venue is seeking an Events Manager to oversee a variety of events including weddings and corporate gatherings. The role requires at least 2 years of hospitality experience and a valid driving license. You will manage event services, ensuring guest satisfaction while working full time with a competitive salary and benefits including holiday and health programs.

Benefits

28 days of holiday

Company pension

Employee discounts

Health and wellbeing program

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of hospitality experience.
• Valid driving license due to rural location.

Responsibilities

• Manage event service and staffing levels.
• Conduct training and monthly stock takes.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and manage bar inventory.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Event management

Job description

The Events Manager at Silchester Farm will oversee a variety of events, including weddings, corporate, private, and public community events

The venue, located in the picturesque Hampshire countryside, features restored oak-framed barns that can accommodate up to 140 guests and offers 23 bedrooms for overnight stays

This full-time role requires flexibility, with typical hours around 40 per week over 5 out of 7 days

The salary ranges from £35,000 to £38,000 per year, with benefits including 28 days of holiday (including bank holidays), a company pension, discounted or free food, employee discounts, a health and wellbeing program, and on-site parking

Key responsibilities include managing event service, staffing levels, training, monthly stock takes, beverage preparation, payment processing, ensuring guest satisfaction, managing bar inventory, and compliance with health and safety regulations

Candidates should have at least 2 years of hospitality experience and a valid driving license due to the rural location.