Events Banqueting Manager - Old Windsor

Events Banqueting Manager - Old Windsor Are you looking to manage exceptional events and create memorable experiences? At De Vere Beaumont Estate, we believe exceptional events are built on strong leadership, thoughtful detail, and teams who take pride in what they deliver. We're looking for a an Events Banqueting Manager to lead the delivery of weddings, banquets, gala dinners and special events across our venue alongside our Events Service team ensuring every detail is considered. Reporting to the Events Operations Manager, you'll take full ownership of the end-to-end delivery of events, ensuring each one runs smoothly and meets the high standards our clients and guests expect. This is a hands-on, operational role where you'll be present on the floor, leading your teams, responding to challenges in real time. You'll build strong relationships with clients and internal teams, manage your department rota to ensure the right level of cover for each event, late finishes, and weekends, and play a key role in developing and supporting your people to perform at their best. No two days are the same, and you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment where organisation, adaptability, and clear communication are essential and supporting our Food & Beverage outlets as required.

Proven management experience in Conference & Events or Food & Beverage, with responsibility for weddings, banqueting, or large-scale events A practical, people-focused leadership style, with the ability to motivate, coach, and support a diverse team of colleagues Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple events and changing priorities A genuine focus on client and guest experience, with a pride in delivering events that run seamlessly Ability to work a variety of shifts, including early starts, late finishes, and weekends If you're operationally focused, detail-driven, and enjoy being at the heart of event delivery, we'd love to hear from you.

• 32,000 per year
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a 20 love to shop voucher.
• Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
• Discover exclusive perks with our 50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 31 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Venue closure over the Christmas period allowing you time off to enjoy the festive season
• 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.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Subsidised travel options to support your journey to or from work
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.
De Vere Beaumont Estate set in Old Windsor has a magnificent Georgian manor house as its centrepiece and is our largest hotel estate with 429 bedrooms, 45 meeting & event spaces, and over 40 acres of grounds. A hotel of this size means we have a variety of food and beverage outlets and some great bars on site, so we regularly host some pretty incredible conferences, events and weddings. Your commute: based just 3 miles from Windsor, minutes from J13 of the M25 and 15 minutes from Heathrow; Egham station is also 3 miles away with fast connections to London Waterloo and Reading. 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.