Wedding Coordinator
- Recruiter
- IHG Hotels & Resorts
- Location
- Dorking
- Salary
- £26,000-£30,999
- Ref
- EMEAA33655-359623
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About us
Wotton House Hotel has a fantastic opportunity to join the team as a Wedding Coordinator
Wotton House Country Estate Hotel near Dorking, is an estate like no other. In what was once the former seat of the Evelyn family, this 17th-century house has a long tradition of entertaining guests. Here, a mix of original features and 21st-century style set the tone so that all events are memorable: a wedding day like no other, business meetings that become an unexpected pleasure, training that delights and inspires. Dining is relaxed whether it's a meal in the 1877 Restaurant, or a party for 200 with simple yet delicious food. Afternoon tea is served daily in The Morning Room, whilst upstairs; you'll find a collection of beautifully refurbished bedrooms and suites. 13 acres of grounds so our guests explore Italian gardens, Roman temples, manicured lawns and Surrey Hills beyond.
What’s in for you as a Wedding Coordinator (just in case you need more persuading)
- £13.09 per hour - based on a 40 hour week this equates to £27,235.00 per annum.
- 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated)
- Worldwide employee and friends & family hotel room rates
- Discounts on retail and various activities through our benefit portal
- Employee assistance programme 24/7
- Recognition programmes
- Opportunities for career progression and to transfer around the world
- Meals whilst on duty
- Opportunities to get involved in our charitable and community activities
- Most importantly, we’ll help you grow, and develop you as an individual
What we need from you
Reporting to the Head of Reservations, Groups, Meeting & Events and Reservations, you will take responsibility for confirmed weddings and assist couples with planning their special day. Duties will include:
- Liaising with wedding couple and internal departments
- Hosting of menu tastings
- Liaison with suppliers
- Conducting Final Details appointments with the wedding couple
- Ensuring all wedding Bedroom blocks are correct.
- Prepare wedding stationery (place cards, table plan, floor plan, notice of marriage, etc)
- Follow up on and ensure settlement of scheduled payments
- Compiling accurate function sheets; distributing weekly
- Attend Function Sheet Meeting and communicate with all relevant departments.
- Actively consider prevention, recovery, and investigation of any complaints
- Meet & Greet on the wedding day, ensuring all charges are posted to the Pay Master Bill
- Follow up after the wedding and chase for payments of any outstanding amount (if there is any)
- Other administrative duties
If you feel you are the right candidate for the role as our Wedding Coordinator (maternity cover) , then please click ‘apply’ now!
We’d love to hear from you!
You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.