SUMMARY:
We are looking to recruit an Assistant Conferencing & Events Manager who is results orientated
POSITION INFO:
This highly acclaimed Hotel prides itself on being a respected & progressive employer brand, celebrated for our investment in employee wellness, the broader community & the environment.
We are looking to recruit an Assistant Conferencing & Events Manager who is an inspiring, empowering and results orientated leader with a passion for service excellence whilst maintaining standards and meeting or exceeding financial goals.
Key responsibilities will include:
1. Facilitate the communication and implementation of deliverables and forecasted events and business.
2. Consolidate and track timelines, plans and cost estimates for various events, in consultation with various team members.
3. Delighting our guests by offering trendsetting and innovative ideas and outstanding service experiences.
4. Review and manage the processing of quotes, contracts and function sheets to ensure quality standards.
5. Assess, and manage venue inventory to evaluate event business across conferencing and event facilities and maximise revenues.
6. Oversees the co-ordination and management of pre-conferencing meetings and site inspections and feeds back information to relevant stakeholders, to ensure that business leads are solidified.
7. Ensure staff are trained and are able to offer world class service to our guests.
8. Lead a team of people, encouraging teamwork and personal accountability and thereby promoting staff engagement and retention.
9. Managing staff processes such as personal presentation, recruitment, performance and conduct.
10. Managing operations through attention to detail, leading staff from the frontline and meeting guest expectations through a hands-on approach.
Requirements:
− Matric
− A relevant tertiary qualification from a recognised South African or International Educational Institution would be advantageous.
− A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role in a busy, high demand environment.
Competencies:
- Accuracy
- Decisiveness
- Delegating
- Devotion to Quality
- Performing under pressure
- Planning
- Results – oriented
- Structuring
We offer:
- An empowering work environment.
- A remuneration package including medical aid & and retirement benefits.
- 21 working days leave per annum.
- Other company benefits.
- Training and development opportunities
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