AccorHotel
Conference Coordinator - part time
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Company Description
Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion!?
As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status-quo.?
By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.?
- You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are.
- You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!?
- You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.?
Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.
Hospitality is a work of heart,?
Join us and become a Heartist®.
Job Description
The sale, organisation and smooth running of events on behalf of all clients for the Conference and Events Department. To maintain and increase the quantity of sales, maintain and develop new relationships with clients (new and existing). Present a professional, friendly and efficient impression of the Hotel at all times.
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Duties
- Responsible for the sales and management of all group bookings of 10 rooms or more that do not require catering (with the exception of breakfast).
- This also includes the management of PCO group blocks relating to inventory, payment and group setup, where that group does not include catering.
- Handle enquiries for group bookings via email or phone during the shift, communicate immediately, and provide a reply or confirmation within a reasonable timeframe (24 hours).
- Handle any other department issues related to groups (follow up on prepayment, routing, vouchers…)
- Preparation of group information sheets (group movements) and briefing of all involved prior to arrival of group.
- Produce reports and statistics as requested by the Group Services Manager. This will include, but is not exclusive to, Group Wash and Business Turndown reports and 3-month Group Forecasts.
- Manage Group payments, cancellations, rooming lists and terms and conditions.
- Maintains a precise filing system for all Group reservations and correspondence.
- Ensure a prompt input of reservations and data for the next 3 month period for all group enquiries & bookings (within 24 hours).
- Handle guest complaints and enquiries in an efficient and professional manner and ensure the Group Services Manager is informed of any guest feedback.
- Maintains control of Guest History and implement policy and procedures.
- Ensures a clear line of communication with other departments for special requests or other reservation-related matters.
- Clear communication with all staff in relation to all group related topics.
- Ensure Accor brand and company standards are implemented and updated.
- Ensure security and safety procedures are updated and implemented.
- Promotes and maintains good public relations with PCO’s, travel agents, commercial organizations and solicits business for the hotel.
- Setup of confidential contracts and agreements
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Additional Information
- £13.79 per hour.
- Free night stays in our UK hotels and up to 30% discount in any Accor Restaurant (T&C Applies)
- Discounted hotel rates all over the world in Accor Hotels
- Continuously learn and develop yourself with our Accor Academy
- Support your wellbeing in your professional and personal lives
- Grow your experience anywhere. Explore limitless opportunities across 5000 hotels in over 100 countries
- Participate actively in initiatives to build a more inclusive and sustainable world
And many more benefits and perks : Our objective is simple: make you grow and give you the spark to unleash your personality
You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position and be in possession of a current work visa.
Please note, only successful candidates will be contacted for the next stage.
Job Details
- Job-Category: Food & Beverage
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Schedule: Part-Time
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