Wedding & Banqueting Supervisor

De Vere Ltd.; East Horsley; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Wagestream access

Team events

Job summary

De Vere Horsley Estate in East Horsley is seeking a Wedding & Events Supervisor to manage hands-on setup and oversee events, ensuring a memorable guest experience. You will lead a team during weddings and events and support our Events Management team with larger occasions.

Applicants should have prior experience in events or hospitality, enjoy a hands-on role, and be comfortable with the physical aspects of setting up spaces. Flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends, are expected.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within events or hospitality.
• Hands-on role with setup and teardown.
• Able to supervise and support colleagues to deliver guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up event spaces, moving tables, chairs and equipment and clearing down after events.
• Supervise the team during events and assist with larger weddings and events.
• Lead by example; ensure high standards are maintained throughout.
• Work a variety of shifts, including evenings, late finishes and weekends.

Skills

Customer service

Event supervision

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Job description

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 hold 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.

Wedding & Banqueting Supervisor

Do you enjoy being at the heart of a busy wedding or event and seeing everything come together on the day?

We’re looking for a Wedding & Events Supervisor to join the team at De Vere Horsley Estate in East Horsley.

The role of Wedding & Events Supervisor is a hands‑on, operational role where you’ll be right at the heart of our events. You’ll take the lead on smaller events and support our Events Management team with larger events and weddings, helping to make sure everything runs smoothly and our guests have a memorable experience.

You’ll be involved in setting up event spaces, moving tables, chairs and equipment, and clearing down afterwards, as well as supervising the team during events. You’ll lead by example, keeping an eye on the details and making sure our high standards are maintained throughout.

With many of our weddings and events taking place during evenings and weekends, you’ll work a variety of shifts, including some late finishes. You’ll be organised, adaptable and ready to get involved wherever you’re needed to help make each event a success.

• You’ll have previous experience within events or hospitality and be ready to take on more responsibility.
• You’ll enjoy a hands‑on role and be comfortable with the physical aspects of setting up and clearing down event spaces.
• You’ll be organised with a great eye for detail and enjoy seeing an event come together.
• You’ll be confident supervising and supporting colleagues, helping everyone work together to deliver a great guest experience.
• You’ll be flexible and comfortable working a variety of shifts, including evenings, late finishes and weekends.

The Pay & Benefits:

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our colleagues.

That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Wedding & Banqueting Supervisor.

• £15 per hour
• Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone
• Paid holiday allowance based on the hours that you work
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.