Job Description

OVERVIEW

Hunters Hall is a popular wedding venue in Swanton Morley near Dereham and we are looking for a passionate, friendly and adaptable

Wedding Venue Manager

to join our team.

This is both an office based and a practical role, assisting couples with planning their wedding with us and then also being a part of their day. As well as supporting the owners and working alongside our management team, you will be responsible for all aspects of running the wedding venue.

The position is based on 37 hours, however this could vary between 30-50 hours per week based on business needs. The majority of days will be office hours however they could be any 7 days including weekends, evenings, late nights and occasional overnight stays after a function. Rotas will be issued in advance, with 1 weekend off per month on average.

Your annual wage is expected to be between 40,000 and 45,000 depending on experience and business demands. There is a pension scheme available, and you will be entitled to 28 days holiday pro rata (including bank holidays).

Experience in hospitality is required, along with a keen interest in weddings and organising events. This role may suit somebody looking for their next step. Full support will be given by the owners and other senior team members.

Due to our location, your own transport is required. Free onsite parking is provided.

Tasks included in the Wedding Venue Manager role are:

Office:

- Being a first point of contact for our guests

- Replying to wedding enquiries via email and telephone and keeping accurate records

- Arranging appointments, and showing potential couples around the venue

- Creating and sending out quotes

- Maintaining office records

- Conducting appointments with our couples to discuss all details of their day

- Checking and processing ceremony seating plans, wedding breakfast seating plans and bedroom allocation forms

- Checking guests into bedrooms including taking payments

- Working evenings and weekends as needed

Practical:

- Preparation of and running of the wedding in various capacities

- Leading the team and assisting with function preparation

- Being the main point of contact for the couple when they arrive for their wedding

- Taking care of wedding guests

- Liaising with all suppliers arriving and also the registrars

- Maintaining contact with all departments

- Overseeing food service, drinks and toasts

- Keeping to all timings

- Meeting guest expectations throughout the day and evening

The team:

- Overseeing the whole team at Hunters Hall

- Responsible for recruitment

- Creating rotas

- Organising staff training

- Being aware of the workings of the venue incl the heating, hot water and fire systems

- Maintaining our excellent standards

The ideal candidate will:

- Have previous management or supervisory experience in hospitality

- Have a high level of attention to detail

- Have great communication skills

- Have strong customer service skills

- Have great organisational and time management skills

- Be flexible with their hours

- Be confident, with a positive approach to work

- Be proficient in excel and word

- Be self motivated and have the ability to multitask

- Be confident with wedding couples and guests

- Have a desire to run weddings and be part of a couple's special day

- Be able to bring new ideas and develop an already successful business

Working in the wedding business is hard work but very rewarding. Here at Hunters Hall we are very passionate about giving our wedding couples their personalised special day. Please look at our online reviews and guest comments to see for yourself.

Interviews will be held by the start of February 2026, with a view to the position starting in March 2026.

PLEASE DO NOT TELEPHONE OR EMAIL US; APPLICATION IS VIA INDEED ONLY

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 40,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Wedding Venue Manager, Hunters Hall