Work With Us

Penshurst Place has a small Estate Office management team, and employs seasonal and part time staff for most business areas including visitor events, catering, banqueting & events, visitor services and retail.

We are currently recruiting!

 

Hospitality coordinator

We are looking for a Hospitality coordinator to join our Hospitality department, working primarily within the events team overseeing weddings and events. You will be working alongside our team of support staff, as well as experience caterers in a truly historic setting. 

This role would suit an experience event coordinator, or someone looking for experience working within events, looking for a few shifts a month, who can commit to Saturday work for much of the summer.

Due to hours of work involved we cannot consider anyone under the age of 18 for this position.

Schedule:

  • Predominantly Weekend work, with occasional shifts on other days
  • Varying shifts, mix of day shifts and night shifts available
  • Mainly working during peak wedding season (May – October)
  • Approximately 40 – 50 hours a month during peak months
  • Excellent rates of pay

 

Experience:

  • 2 years in a hospitality / events environment (preferred)
  • 1 year in a hospitality / events environment (essential)

 

Work remotely: no 

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinating a wedding reception and various other events
  • Be a main point of contact for the wedding party and guests
  • Ensure the security and protection of historical artifacts
  • Overseeing the event support staff
  • Liaising with the catering team, toast master, and various suppliers
  • Clearing down post – event and responsible for locking up

 

Ideal candidate:

  • Polite and friendly
  • Happy to work as part of a team
  • Basic first aid training would be a bonus
  • Experience running an event
  • Previous catering experience (not essential)
  • Own transport due to location and hours (essential)
  • Happy to attend training as necessary

 

If you are interested in this role please contact the Head of Hospitality with your cover letter and CV to apply at george@penshurstplace.com