- Full-time Permanent
- On-site role
- Weekedns flexibility is required
- Previous wedding experience is required
Tasks
About the job
We are breathing new life into an established wedding, meeting and events venue. This is your opportunity to be at the forefront of this evolution. There is scope to make your mark quickly and to evidence the skills you have built up over recent times in a similar role.
What’s the role?
* This role is ideal for someone who wants to take ownership and make their mark on a repositioned and revitalised wedding and event venue.
* The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a passion for delivering excellent guest experiences, the ability to build natural rapport, is a genuine people person and has a proven track record in successful Weddings and Event Management.
* As the Weddings and Events Manager, you’ll organise and oversee all weddings and conferences, parties and events from initial enquiry through to the day of the event. You will be able to read and interpret our prospective guests needs and requirements, and to create a package and memorable experience to match.
* You'll do all of this with a commercial view as well as the guest in mind, ensuring that we are driving revenues and delivering an excellent guest experience.
What you’ll need?
* To be a true people person – able to build natural rapport to drive sales and hit revenue targets, whilst delivering an excellent guest experience to our guests.
* To have worked within a similar role within the hospitality or events sector; a hotel or venue of a four-star, boutique style standard or similar.
* To be very organised with an ability to juggle several priorities at the same time.
* Excellent written and verbal communications skills; an ability to clearly communicate how the property can satisfy our guest’s needs.
* Experience of event related IT systems and processes and Microsoft products.
* An ability to clearly communicate requirements with our suppliers and third parties who help to create our guest experiences.
* A self-starter, motivated by the excitement of delivering high levels of guest satisfaction, a can-do attitude and a sense of urgency that respects deadlines.
* To be resilient, able to keep a cool head when challenging times arise and to prioritise.
* To be a team player, able to supervise others as the Team expands, teach, train and develop colleagues in this area to achieve the goals of the business.
* Your own transport to and from work.
* Ability to work flexibly – weekdays, weekends, public and bank holidays, as required.
* If you possess these skills and are eager to contribute your expertise in creating memorable experiences, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as our Weddings & Events Manager
Requirements
Required Skills:
* Strong problem solving abilities; being organized and efficient
* Exceptional communications skills and relationship management skills
* Honesty, integrity, strong work ethic, and people skills that enable collaboration
* Demonstrated record of measurable success in a fast paced, high volume environment
* Knowledge and experience of the events and wedding industry, and proven track record in venue sales
* Ability to work with clients on all levels, including demanding and complex clients
* Flexible with regards to working evenings and weekends
Recruitment Check:
* Two References
* ID Card
* Proof of Address
* UK Work Permit (If you are not a UK citizen)