Summer Event Staff

TN United Kingdom; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant events and weddings team at a unique hospitality venue in North Kent. This temporary role offers a dynamic work environment where no two days are alike. You'll engage in various tasks, from event setup to customer service, all while being part of a dedicated team focused on creating memorable experiences. With opportunities for skill expansion and the potential for permanent placement, this is an exciting chance to immerse yourself in the hospitality industry. Enjoy the perks of on-site accommodation and a supportive work culture in a stunning natural setting.

Benefits

On-site accommodation available

Staff rewards and tips scheme

Free parking

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Must have a full clean UK driving license and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 kilos during shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with event set-up and breakdown, including bar work and food service.
• Be a friendly point of contact for guests and assist with check-ins.

Skills

Customer Service

Event Coordination

Basic Bar Service

Food Service

Flexible Working

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

About the Job:
Summer Events Crew

We are looking for hard-working, reliable, enthusiastic, and friendly staff to join our Events and weddings team this Summer. You will work with our events coordinator and assistant with a variety of roles available that cover all aspects of hospitality and the delivery of events. You will be based at our venue in North Kent where no two events are the same! It's a fun and lively place to work and a great team to be a part of, with the opportunity to expand your skill set. Temporary position from early May to early October 2025.

Being part of our wider events and weddings team, your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Event set-up and breakdown
• Bar work (basic drinks service under our licensed bar, stocking, card payment system, glass collecting)
• Bell Tent Village set up and breakdown
• Food Service and clearance for residential guests
• Being a friendly point of contact to all of our guests and answering any questions, and accommodating any requests
• Assisting our Front of House team in checking guests into our onsite accommodation
• Working under the instruction from our Events and Weddings Manager and Coordinator

Requirements:

• Full clean UK Driving license with access to your own vehicle at all times
• Flexible working pattern. Evenings, weekends, and unsociable hours are required regularly
• Customer-facing role, so a smiley, positive, and helpful attitude is a must
• Fluent in English
• 18+ years

This job is physically demanding and requires the ability to:

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 kilos, throughout longer shifts
• Must be able to push and pull equipment of various sizes and weights
• Must be able to kneel, bend, stoop, squat, and stretch to fulfill tasks

Full training will be given on all tasks. This is a temporary position from May to October 2025 with the potential to become permanent. Hourly wage based on experience.

Benefits:

• On-site accommodation available
• Staff rewards and tips scheme
• Free parking
• Uniform provided

About Elmley Enterprises:

Elmley Nature Reserve is an award-winning hospitality venue based on Isle of Sheppey North Kent. Based on National Nature Reserve of international wildlife significance, Elmley offers luxurious stays in nature and bespoke events and weddings. Elmley is, at its heart, a family run farm with a long-term vision to restore nature and a commitment to the sustainability of the landscape and land. We pride ourselves on our small, hard-working and dedicated friendly team where our values of sustainability, conservation, and education are reflected in all elements of our operations. In 2019 Elmley was awarded Best Sheppey Business at the Swale Business Awards. In 2017 Elmley was awarded Best Small Accommodation Provider at the Visit Kent Awards. In 2025 Elmley have been nominated in 4 categories of the Kent Wedding Awards. There are regular features in National press, to read more about us check our website; https://www.elmleynaturereserve.co.uk/