Job Description

Events and Conference Manager

My client is looking for an experienced events and conference manager to work at their hotel, managing the day to day running of events, conferences and meetings over 7 rooms the largest catering up to 400 guests.

You will have experience working within a hotel environment and able to demonstrate your ability to successfully manage events and conference events. You will have line management experience leading a team ensuring they`re trained to a high standard. You will also be hands on and present during all key events and operational periods, and all standards of practice are in place for the department that are reviewed regularly and challenged if not. You will have excellent communication skills and able to build on going relationships with all clientele.

At least 1 year experience required within Events and Conferencing as a Manager

Key responsibilities

• Ensuring low turnover and high performance
• Ensuring labour costs are controlled and managing staff rotas
• Stock and waste management are controlled with maintained levels
• Providing hands on support for all meetings, conferences and events
• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the department
• Building and maintaining excellent communication with internal teams
• Building and maintaining excellent communication with all clientele
• Reviewing all banquet orders prior to the events taking place
• Help, support and maintain training ensuring high standards
• Line manager responsibilities including training, support, interviewing, promoting and facilitating the ongoing development of the team
• Attending all meetings in a professional manner
• Using spreadsheets on excel, and other related Microsoft office software for documents

Benefits

Global access to discounted rooms

50% off food & drink in all establishments

Pension

If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Sarah Grimes on 07483 923937 or click the apply button to submit your application.