**Exciting Opportunities to Join the Pre-Opening Team at Hilton Woking - Launching in 2024!**
Get ready to be part of something truly extraordinary at Hilton Woking, as we prepare to unveil our doors in 2024 and take a leading role in Woking's Victoria Square redevelopment. Join us on our journey, where we are committed to fostering a unique team culture, becoming an integral part of the community, and embracing sustainable practices ineverythingwe do.
Our upcoming hotel will showcase 189 guest rooms, including 12 exclusive suites. Guests will immerse themselves in the warm ambiance of our lobby bar,GLOW, indulge in culinary delights at the all-dining restaurant,OXBO, and enjoy breath-taking views at the chic Sky Bar,LOFT. The success of our hotel relies on hosting Meetings & Events for up to 600 guests, making it imperative to assemble a high-performing team committed to delivering the ultimate guest experience across all areas of our business.
A WORLD OF REWARDS
* Competitive Salary
* Uniform providedand laundered
* Free and healthy mealswhen on duty
* Grow your Career
* Personal Development programmesdesigned to support you at every step of your career
* A chance to make a differencethrough our Corporate Responsibility programmes Find out what and how we are doing (https://cr.hilton.com)
* Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
* Team Member Referral Program
* High street discounts:with Perks at Work
* Holiday:28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
* Discounted dental and health cover
* Modern and inclusiveTeam Members areas
* Travel -We encourage where possible to embrace green travel to work as a powerful way to make a positive impact on the environment and your community, you can opt for biking, walking, carpooling, or using public transportation to reduce your carbon footprint, ease traffic congestion, and promote a healthier lifestyle. By choosing sustainable commuting options, you not only contribute to a greener planet but also inspire others to join in creating a more eco-conscious and vibrant community.
A Conference and Banqueting Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Conference and Banqueting operations to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while ensuring department targets are met.
What will I be doing?
As a Conference and Events Manager, you are responsible for overseeing all aspects of Conference and Banqueting operations to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Conference and Banquet Director will also be required to set budgets and provide leadership to the team to ensure targets are met. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
Oversee and manage all Conference and Banqueting operations
Maintain exceptional levels of customer service
Ensure compliance of brand standards
Evaluate guest satisfaction levels with a focus on continuous improvement
Aware of trends and propose ideas to build the range and quality of Conference and Banquet
Optimise sales and contain costs, identifying any areas for action
Set achievable budgets and other short- and long-term functional goals
Provide effective leadership to the Conference and Banquet teams to ensure targets are met and exceeded both for the hotel and individual development
Ensure communication meetings are conducted and post-meeting minutes generated
Manage staff performance issues in compliance with company policies and procedures
Recruit, manage, train and develop the Front Office team
What are we looking for?
A Conference and Banqueting Manager serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
* Strong knowledge of hotel/leisure/service sector
* Record of success in Conference and Beverage, specifically the ability to deliver profit, control costs, and build customer loyalty
* Exceptional communication skills
* Exceptional leadership skills to create a winning team
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
* Conference and Events Operations experience in a managerial position in hotel/Events Centre or similar
* Degree or diploma in Hotel Management or equivalent
* Passion for delivering exceptional levels of guest service
EVERY JOB MAKES THE STAY.
At Hilton, It Matters Where You Stay, but The Stay is only one side of the story.
We know it takes hundreds of jobs to create unforgettable experiences for our guests and behind every job, theres an extraordinary person working to make each Stay magical. Thats why at Hilton, Every Job Makes the Stay.
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