Conference & Events Coordinator ***Luxury Hotel***
Incredible Benefits
We are seeking a passionate and knowledgeable Conference & Events Coordinator to join our luxury hotel team and deliver outstanding service to our distinguished guests. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a flair for event coordination and sales, this role is for you!
Location: The Montague on the Gardens Hotel, London
Employment Type: Full-time- 40 hours per week
Working Pattern : Shift work (5 days on, 2 days off)
Salary: £25,397.00 per annum + service charge
Red Carnation Hotel Collection is a family-owned hotelier business with 18 stunning properties all over the world.
We are proud to be AA's Hotel Group of the Year (2024)! We have won numerous awards such as Best Employer (2023) and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys. We are proud in our commitment to developing our own and were honoured to have won for the third time a Princess Royal Training Award (2017, 2020, 2023) by HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds and proud to be the first privately owned company retaining its Platinum Investors in People accolade globally. To further enhance our standing we have won Top Employer (2024) for the United Kingdom which certified our excellent in employee conditions.
The Montague on the Gardens Hotel part of the Red Carnation Hotels, is a four star deluxe hotel located in the heart of Londons elegant Bloomsbury. This Georgian townhouse features 100 individually designed bedrooms and suites, a Leopard Bar, the Blue Door Bistro restaurant, a wood deck terrace and several function rooms. It is famous for al-fresco dining, including an alpine themed Ski Lodge in the winter and a Hawaiian Beach Bar in the summer.
Key Responsibilities:
Oversee the smooth operation of the Conference & Events department, ensuring maximized revenue and guest satisfaction
Manage daily enquiries via telephone and email, and conduct professional site visits
Prepare and process function sheets, maintaining seamless communication with all key hotel departments
Negotiate rates and craft tailored event proposals to meet client needs
Handle invoicing and coordinate equipment orders accurately and promptly
What Were Looking For:
Strong negotiating skills with a proven ability to close deals
Excellent planning capabilities and a proactive, self-starting attitude
Solid understanding of the sales process and event management
Ability to nurture and maintain relationships with internal teams and external clients
Efficient work style combined with professional and clear communication skills
Whats in it for you?
Holiday allowance starting at 20 days and increasing with length of service up to 27 days + 8 bank holidays
Excellent service charge added to your salary every month.
Professional, award winning learning and development opportunities from day one.
Fantastic recommend a friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600.
Enhanced paid maternity leave & paternity leave.
50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets.
Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels worldwide.
Two paid volunteering days each year, because we care about our community.
Access to immediate Employee Assistance Programme, because we care about our employees.
Vibrant hotel recognition events every month and hotel-based incentives (Employee of the Month / Manager of the Quarter).
Social and team building events per hotel.
Global Employee Appreciation Party, where we get to celebrate our incredible teams.
Free meals on duty.
Complimentary uniform and dry-cleaning services.
Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We electronically scan and store a copy of your passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of the document and establish the Right to Work in the UK.
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