Events Coordinator - Richmond upon Thames, United Kingdom - Private Businesswoman

Description

The client

A privately owned, luxury 61-bedroom hotel and restaurant on Richmond Hill overlooking the River Thames is seeking an experienced and dynamic Events Coordinator.

If you are enthusiastic, flexible, accurate and an organised individual, who enjoys a buzzy office and workplace environment, if you have a love of accuracy, detail and communication, please do not hesitate to apply.

The Hotel is a wonderful place to work and the team collaborative, supportive and they all enjoy working in a unique and beautiful environment.

Summary of Responsibilities:

Reporting to the General Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Creating event proposals which fit the clients' requirements and present proposals in a timely manner.
• Establish and maintain rapport with guests and maintain good customer relationships throughout.
• Planning events from initial enquiry to completion.
• Delegating eventplanning tasks to other staff members where necessary.
• Demonstrate to clients a strong knowledge of the hotel and organising show rounds.
• Reconciling invoices quickly.
• Welcoming guests, directing event setup and communicating with staff.
• Consistently offer professional, engaging and friendly service for all guests and staff throughout the hotel.
• Working in full cooperation with other departments to make sure the guest is of the utmost priority.

Qualifications:

• Previous event experience in the hospitality industry is essential
• Computer literate with proven knowledge of Opera S&C
• Fluent and confident in English
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Further information:

• Full time in the office
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner provided
• Free parking on site
• Location: Richmond

Application:

Thank you for your interest in this role.


Salary:
£22,449.02-£28,139.03 per year


Ability to commute/relocate:

• Richmond upon Thames: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

Event Management: 1 year (preferred)


Work Location:
In person