Wedding & Banqueting Manager - East Horsley

De Vere; England; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality group in East Horsley is seeking a Wedding & Banqueting Manager to oversee the planning and execution of weddings and events. The successful candidate will ensure smooth operations, lead a motivated team, and deliver high-quality service. A background in event management is essential for this hands-on role, along with excellent communication and organizational skills. This position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including a bonus scheme, complimentary leisure facilities access, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

£33,500 per year

Bonus Incentive Scheme (up to 10% of salary)

Free meals on duty

Complimentary use of Leisure Club

Extra day off for birthday

Annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner

50% discount on Food & Beverage

31 days holiday (increasing annually)

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Financial wellbeing platform Wagestream

Regular team appreciation events

Qualifications

• Experience managing weddings or events from start to finish.
• Organised and proactive in approach.
• Confident in leading a team and ensuring high standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of weddings and events.
• Work closely with the Sales team to understand event requirements.
• Create a positive and professional working atmosphere.

Skills

Experience in weddings, banqueting or events at Supervisor or Assistant Manager level

Strong attention to detail

Great communication skills

Ability to lead and motivate a team

Relationship building with guests and colleagues

Education

Personal Licence holder (or willing to obtain)

Job description

Wedding & Banqueting Manager – East Horsley

Do you have a passion for creating unforgettable weddings and exceptional events? As Wedding & Banqueting Manager, you'll be responsible for the smooth running of weddings and events from start to finish – making sure every detail is delivered to the highest standard. From managing timings on the day and supporting your team to providing a warm welcome to couples and organisers, you'll ensure every event runs seamlessly and leaves a lasting impression. You'll work closely with our Sales team to fully understand each event's requirements, plan ahead, and make sure everything is perfectly in place on the day. This is a hands‑on role, where you'll lead by example and help to create a positive, professional working atmosphere for your team.

Your skills & experience

• Experience working within weddings, banqueting or events, ideally at Supervisor or Assistant Manager level
• Organised and proactive, with strong attention to detail and great communication skills
• Confident leading and motivating a team to deliver high standards of service
• Able to build good relationships with couples, guests, and colleagues alike

A Personal Licence holder (or willing to obtain one)

The Pay & Benefits

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That's why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Wedding & Banqueting Manager.

• £33,500 per year
• Bonus Incentive Scheme with the opportunity to earn up to 10% of salary based on business performance
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities
• Extra paid day off for your birthday, plus a £20 love‑to‑shop voucher
• Annual complimentary 2‑night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
• 50% discount on Food & Beverage and exclusive 50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties
• 31 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities
• Excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support
• Employee Assistance Programme and Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support
• Financial wellbeing platform Wagestream, granting instant access to your pay when you need it
• Monthly colleague recognition programme “You Are De Vere” and an exciting annual colleague recognition event
• Regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties
• Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones

De Vere Horsley Estate has 180 bedrooms, 51 meeting and event spaces, a restaurant, 3 bars, gym and swimming pool. It offers a charming lakeside mansion house, Horsley Towers and the equally impressive Horsley Place all set within 75 acres of beautiful Surrey parkland.

Our team at Horsley Estate holds regular colleague events and activities including the annual family summer BBQ party, colleague wellbeing yoga classes and badminton club.

At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated.

Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.