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Events & Groups Planning Manager
As Events & Groups Planning Manager, you will be responsible for the successful event planning and overall execution of all Groups, Meetings and Events that take place within the hotel.
The role involves managing and delivering the final details for our client’s events at The May Fair Hotel from handover stage. You will be responsible for maintaining effective and appropriate liaison with our clients throughout the planning process, coordinating and planning site inspections and menu tastings where appropriate. This includes upselling opportunities such as Food, Drinks, Event space, and accommodation.
You will be responsible for meeting and greeting all key clients upon arrival for their event and attending/managing weekly events meetings with F&B and Operations teams based on events for the week ahead.
Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of Events and Groups Planning within a multi-million-pound meetings and events revenue-generating, 5-star hotel operation.
- Proven organizational skills, independence, and excellent stress management.
- Ability to set and meet deadlines with quality results.
- Proficient in IT applications including Opera, Delphi, and Salesforce.
- Excellent Sales and Negotiation skills.
- Confident with the ability to build new strong relationships and proactively nurture legacy relationships.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent grooming standards.
- This role requires a proactive and dynamic individual capable of managing end-to-end event processes.
- Strong emphasis on client satisfaction and the ability to handle high-pressure situations with poise.
- In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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Responsibilities
- Successful event planning and overall execution of all Groups, Meetings and Events.
- Interacting with customers and guests to learn about their needs and develop relationships.
- Managing and delivering final details for client events from handover stage.
- Maintaining effective liaison with clients throughout the planning process.
- Coordinating and planning site inspections and menu tastings.
- Upselling opportunities (Food, Drinks, Event space, accommodation).
- Meeting and greeting key clients upon arrival.
- Attending/managing weekly events meetings with F&B and Operations teams.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 28 days Holiday per annum including Bank Holidays (increasing with long service)
- Complimentary hot meals, salad bar and unlimited beverages provided daily
- Recommend a Friend Scheme (up to £500 per friend)
- Annual complimentary night stays within our hotels
- Preferential accommodation rates for all Edwardian Hotels for hosts, their family and friends
- Access to a discount platform for popular stores and outlets
- Auto enrolment into our company pension scheme
- Regular social events across all hotels
- Annual company recognition events
- Wellbeing champions across all hotels
- Access to our company doctor for medical appointments and occupational health support
- Access for all hosts to our online learning platform Edwardian Academy
- Opportunities for promotion and a wide range of training programs
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About Edwardian Hotels London
At Edwardian Hotels London, it’s the people who create unforgettable memories for our guests. We are always looking for hospitality professionals to join our family and bring new ideas to how we can provide the best possible experience. Professionals who understand and believe in our values: having Integrity, being Ambitious, and always Quality-Driven. Talented individuals who want to work alongside likeminded passionate people in a rewarding, fulfilling, and fun environment. We know that your unique talents and ambitions not only have the ability to exceed our guests’ exacting standards, but also propel your own career potential in a company that recognises and rewards.
At Edwardian Hotels London we are committed to being the best place to work, so much so that we have officially been recognised as a Great Place to Work. Our commitment to the wellbeing and development of our people is at the forefront of our culture.
We are currently expanding our Groups and Events Team and are recruiting for an Events and Groups Planning Manager for the iconic May Fair Hotel.
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