Overview
Are you passionate about delivering exceptional hospitality and eager to join a dynamic team at one of the world's leading hotel brands? We are currently recruiting for a dedicated individual to join our team. We believe in creating memorable experiences for our guests and we want our associates to be at their best: to care for their holistic wellbeing, to feel a sense of belonging, to know their co-workers are committed to a culture of respect and kindness.
What is in it for you
In addition to receiving a salary of £12.71 and investment in your personal development, you will have access to an array of perks and discounts including:
* Free Meals on Duty: Enjoy complimentary meals while at work.
* Uniform Provided: A professional uniform is supplied for all employees.
* Explore Discounts: A Marriott Discount Card that offers benefits on hotel stays and F&B across 140 countries.
* Pension Scheme: Participation in The People’s Pension.
* Employee Assistance Programme: Free and confidential support for various challenges, including financial advice, stress, and health issues.
* Career Development: Opportunities for career growth and internal transfers within Marriott's global network.
* Training and Development: Access to training programs to enhance your skills and advance your career.
* Free onsite Carparking
* Complimentary use of our Hotel Gym
Responsibilities
* Correct use of systems processes to ensure booking integrity, consistency & accuracy.
* Coordination of all customer requirements, including communication and completing verbally and in writing with the customer the details of an event up to handover to operations on the day of event execution.
* Expertise in menu planning, food presentation, meeting room set ups, audio-visual and banquet service standards. Cooperate with Banqueting Operation and Kitchen team to develop new F&B concepts according to the Meetings Imagined.com purposes.
* Sells to a pre-determined event and group strategy.
* Works within brand standards & systems processes.
* Generate incremental revenue and deliver excellent guest service.
* Effectively manages bedrooms blocks and meeting space inventory for assigned groups.
* Conducts compelling show rounds to win the business.
* Proactively solicits previous customers and event bookers for future opportunities.
* Create contracts as required.
* Serve the customer by understanding their needs and recommending the appropriate features and services that best meet their needs and exceed their expectations, while building a continuing relationship and loyalty to Marriott.
* Understand the product we offer, including room types/layouts, capacities, and event/restaurant menus. Prepare all event documentation and coordinates with Sales, hotel departments, and customer to ensure successful delivery of hotel events of least complexity. Ensure compliance with Marriott Operating Standards to maintain brand integrity.
* Display leadership in guest hospitality and ensure consistently high levels of customer service throughout all phases of hotel events. Ensure products and services sold to Event Planners meet or exceed expectations, create loyalty and leads to increased market share. Strive to achieve ‘excellent’ scores in Event Satisfaction Survey (ESS).
* Build the unit’s top line revenue by focusing on the post-contractual sale of products and services.
* Maximize revenue by up selling contracted products to event planners and attendees. Identify additional revenue opportunities for the hotel based on the event profile.
* Coordinate and communicate event & groups details both verbally and in writing to the customer and hotel operations. Follow-up with customers post-event.
* Manage group room blocks and meeting space of assigned groups and/or events.
* Work collaboratively with off-property sales channels to ensure sales efforts are coordinated, complementary and not duplicative.
* Proactively identify operational challenges associated with your groups & events team and work with the hotel staff and customer to solve these challenges and/or develop alternative solutions.
* Use Opera Catering & PMS system to manage sales & account relationships, as well as appropriate catering/group/banqueting bookings. Ensure that information is correct, up to date and that databases are current.
* Ensure forecasted revenue is always up to date.
* Ensure that all diary entries are up to date with booking status, date booking taken, client details and telephone contact details and activities up to date.
* Maintain an efficient and organised filing policy on all enquiries, options and confirmed bookings.
Safety and Company Policies
* Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
* Report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to the manager.
* Complete safety training and certifications.
* Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
* Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
* Communicate with others using clear and professional language.
* Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others.
* Support the team to reach common goals.
* Listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
* Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
Preferred Qualifications
* Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
* Related Work Experience: At least 1 year of related work experience in a customer service role.
Join us and be part of a team that values excellence, sustainability, and career growth. Apply today to start your journey with Marriott!
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