Assistant Conference and Banqueting Manager

at  Hand Picked Hotels

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Hand Picked Hotels is a beautiful collection of 21 privately owned, luxury country houses and coastal retreats, each hand picked for their individuality. Architecturally distinctive and quintessentially British, every hotel boasts an extraordinary location, from Scotland to the Channel Islands, offering breath taking views, from vast countryside to expansive beaches, to lush woodlands. With every need taken care of, the team at each hotel ensures every guest has a magical experience, encouraging them to return time and time again.
Hand Picked Hotels was founded in 2001 by owner and Chairman, Julia Hands MBE. Whilst each hotel is individual, every property fulfils the company values of family, individuality, community and care, ensuring a hand picked experience for every guest and employee.
We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Conference and Banqueting Manager at Woodlands Park Hotel, part of Hand Picked Hotels.
Woodlands Park Hotel is a stunning country house hotel set in landscaped grounds and gardens, making it one of Surrey’s most spectacular countryside wedding venues. It is an AA awarded 4 Star Hotel with 57 bedrooms, a 2 AA Rosette fine dining restaurant, conference and event function rooms and a bar.

• As the Assistant Conference & Banqueting Manager you will be responsible for helping manage the team, overseeing all events from set up to clear downs.
• Ensuring each guest has a magical experience will put a smile on your face and motivate you on a daily basis.
• You will work closely with the Conference & Banqueting Manager to achieve these goals.
• This is an operational, hands-on role so you will have incredible organisational skills and attention to detail, along with stamina and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• You are the ultimate ‘people person’, able to charm wedding couples, organise suppliers, and inspire our permanent and casual team members to be their best.
• Building effective relationships with clients will be a key requirement to ensure the success of the department and team.
• Most of all we will want you to be inspired, have fun and enjoy being part of our Hand Picked Team.