Banqueting Manager

JOIN US

At Wotton House, we make every guest and team member feel part of our story – like anything is possible. Our space is your space, and we redefine what it means to offer bespoke experiences. Our experiences are crafted exclusively for you. We offer friendly, welcoming and authentic service that is personal to everyone, with little touches that make all guests and staff feel wanted. We make people feel special. They deserve to be here.

The answer is yes, what is the question? We are architects of innovation; a little bit quirky and eccentric with a can\-do attitude that helps to craft different and inventive experiences for all our guests. Wotton House is steeped in history and natural wonder, and we want everyone who visits to explore our story and become part of it. Botanicals are in our fabric and everything we do reflects this. We are aware of our impact on the world around us, and our choices reflect this. We are proud to have a Green Key award, and we work closely with our local community and hyper local suppliers when we can. We are brave and we have a sense of humour – we are the flamingo in a flock of pigeons. Everything we do is Wonderfully Wotton.

OUR HOTEL

Wotton House is a countryside escape and a space to gather, meet, stay and dine; an experience in itself, steeped in history and natural wonder, bringing people together to create memories. We are architects of innovation with a make it happen attitude. Our space is your space, crafted exclusively for you.

*It’s Wonderfully Wotton.*

*It’s Wonderfully Wotton*

*Wonderfully welcoming, wonderfully Wotton*

*Wonderfully whimsical, wonderfully Wotton*

*Oh, it’s just wonderfully Wotton!*

*The Wotton way – it’s wonderfully Wotton*

OUR BENEFITS

You will have access to a benefits package we believe truly works for our people

• Discounted hotel room rates for you and your friends \& family


• An additional days leave for your birthday


• Enhanced Maternity, adoption \& shared parental leave


• Course Sponsorship


• 30% F\&B discount at RBH hotels


• Refer a Friend scheme (earn £250 for each referral up to 5 referrals)


• Flexible working arrangements


• Wagestream \- choose how and when you get paid


• Life Insurance


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Social and wellness events and activities all year round


• Free meals on duty saving you over £1000 per year

AN EVENING IN THE LIFE OF A BANQUETING MANAGER AT OUR HOTEL

What you'll be doing...

• You will be working alongside the Conference Manager, where you will be taking a daily handover before taking the reins to run your event through the afternoon and into the evening


• As Banqueting Manager, you will be responsible for working with the Chef and your Banqueting team members to deliver Wedding and Banqueting events and residential conference dinners, ensuring all logistics and operations run smoothly and align with client expectations.


• Oversee room setups, AV requirements, and staff coordination to create a seamless guest experiences.


• Lead, train, and motivate the evening teams to deliver exceptional food and event service with a "Yes is the answer, what's the question" mindset.


• Act as the main point of contact for the team during events, ensuring swift resolution of any issues.


• Act as the face of Wotton House on event days, ensuring every client feels valued and supported.


• Build strong relationships with clients on\-site, ensuring their vision is flawlessly executed.


• Collaborate closely with sales, coordinators, and other departments to ensure events transition smoothly from planning to execution.


• Continuously evaluate and improve operational processes to maintain the highest service standards.


• Anticipate challenges, identify solutions, and ensure every detail is meticulously managed for a flawless guest experience.

• Proven experience in event or banqueting management within a luxury or boutique hotel setting.


• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire a team and maintain composure under pressure.


• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to manage multiple events simultaneously.


• Exceptional communication and problem\-solving skills.


• A passion for delivering outstanding service and a commitment to exceeding guest expectations.

RBH Hospitality Management is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people\-first culture. If at any point throughout our process you require reasonable adjustments, please contact charlotte.power@wottonhousehotel.co.uk

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