Location: LIMEKILN, Parkwood Ln, Eridge Rd, Crowborough TN6 3HD

Salary: £32,000.00 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Hours per week: 45, across 5 days with 2 days off per week, inclusive of evenings and weekends.

Closing Date: 30 June 2026

About Dearborn Studio

Founded in 2015, Dearborn Studio has evolved into a collection of four distinctive properties, ranging from historic landmarks to contemporary builds. Each space has its own personality and story, yet all share the same values: Different by Design. Curated with Care. Always Agile. Built to Last.

Working with us

Our growth has never been about scale. It has always been about doing things properly, with intention, care and craft. We work collaboratively, take pride in what we do and show up with energy and purpose.

Our culture is grounded in creative thinking and genuine care for our spaces, our guests and each other. We look for candidates whose experience and mindset reflect these values and who want to contribute meaningfully to a growing business.

Our Spaces

• Kin House, a Grade II*-listed manor thoughtfully restored and reimagined in collaboration with Barlow & Barlow.

• Millbridge Court, a 19th-century house set in the village of Frensham on the Surrey-Hampshire border, blending heritage with a playful, contemporary spirit.

• LIMEKILN, a lodge nestled within 60 acres of Sussex countryside and ancient woodland, with interiors by Red Deer.

• Hyde House, a restored Victorian house and barn in the Cotswolds, minutes from Stow-on-the-Wold.

Bring your experience. Bring your ideas. Be yourself. We will support you every step of the way as we continue, together, to create spaces and moments that truly matter.

About the Role

What you’ll do…

• Taking pride and care for the appearance of the venue.

• Leading the customer experience throughout the entire lifecycle of an event.

• Having an excellent knowledge of services and facilities with the ability to discuss this confidently with customers and potential clients.

• Hosting viewings and customer meetings, ensuring the venue is always well presented.

• Working with booked clients during their end-to-end planning process, including planning events, hosting planning meetings and tastings, deposit chasing, final invoicing and post-event reporting.

• To represent LIMEKILN’s high standards of event delivery, ensuring the customer’s vision is realised whilst maintaining high levels of cleanliness and efficient service throughout.

• Managing enquiries, follow ups, maintaining an organised calendar and ensuring clear communication between clients and colleagues alike.

• Ability to manage and support the events and bar team with any requirements on the day including venue set up, bartending and front of house duties.

• Acting as LIMEKILN’s venue representative on event days in the absence of senior management. Including being confident with opening and closing requirements, venue coordination and team management. Deputising for the Event Operations Manager when required.

• Working collaboratively with the LIMEKILN team to develop our offer, including drinks packages and bar menus.

• Ability to confidently create and cost bespoke drinks packages for clients, under the supervision of senior management.

• Following all event, office and back of house procedure to ensure the venue is managed safely and diligently.

• Understanding emergency protocol for the venue and adhering to Health and Safety procedures.

• Attending training sessions and meetings when required, including off site.

• Maintaining a good relationship with suppliers and registrars.

• Capturing content for social media and maintaining brand standards.

• Staying well-informed with current industry trends.

• Taking a proactive approach to current and future sales opportunities, working with the LIMEKILN team to develop ideas to grow the business.

About You

What we’re looking for…

• Excellent customer service with a passion for all aspects of hospitality.

• Pride and care in presentation and excellent attention to detail.

• Experience in a 5* environment, with a proven track record for exceptional event delivery.

• Basic to intermediate level of knowledge of bar & wine.

• Barista experience preferred.

• Proficient in MS Office.

• Driving Licence.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication.

• Ability to work flexibly across all aspects of events, including weekends and evening.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?

• 28 days annual leave, plus an extra day to celebrate your birthday, along with a £100 voucher to mark the occasion

• Enhanced family leave to support you during life’s most important moments

• Digital GP access through Livi, providing convenient medical support when you need it

• Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential advice and support for you and your family

• Ongoing investment in your development through internal training and learning opportunities

• Internal career progression opportunities as our business continues to grow

• Inspire Experience Programme – curated hospitality experiences throughout the year designed to reward performance and give our teams first-hand exposure to exceptional service

• Pension scheme to help you plan for the future

• Cycle to Work scheme to spread the cost of a new bike while reducing your carbon footprint

• Access to high street discounts through Bright Exchange

• Generous employee referral scheme

• Social events to celebrate together as a team

To apply please email your CV and a covering letter to: careers@dearbornestates.co.uk