Events Co-Ordinator and Host

Company Name: Salomons UK Limited

Role Name: Events Co-Ordinator and Host

Hours: Full time - 45 hours per week

Reports to: Events Manager

Department: Events Team

Role Purpose

Proactively lead and manage event service delivery. Ensure that a consistently high quality of service is provided to clients and assist the Food and Beverage Manager in the organisation & delivery of catering facilities for conference, wedding & function clients.

Key Responsibilities:

· Prepare and set-up function and meeting rooms to the required standard prior to an event commencing as per the client’s needs and manage any last minute requests.

· Liaise and manage communication with all external contractors; Door Security, DJ, Wedding Registrar.

· Provide a comprehensive Meet & Greet service to all clients, relay and carry out any daily 'health checks' and H&S information.

· Provide pro-active technical support for all client IT requirements

· Care for and maintain all conference and function room equipment to the required standard reporting any maintenance defects where necessary

· Supervise and manage the Food and Beverage team in order to deliver a high standard of presentation and service for weddings, conferences and events.

· Proactively identify and recommend to Food and Beverage Manager opportunities to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

· Work with Events Operation Team, to ensure efficient communication of all information regarding wedding, and event bookings.

· Ensure that the hotel operates with due diligence complying with all Health & Safety, Food Safety, Licensing and Civil Marriages regulations/procedures.

· Ensure the required security procedures for cash, equipment and the premises are adhered to at all times.

· To undertake other reasonable responsibilities and projects as instructed by their line manager.

Key skills and knowledge:

Essential:

· Minimum 2 years’ experience at supervisor level in a 3 or 4 star catering establishment.

· Extensive knowledge of Hotel, Wedding and Events environment.

· Understanding of Health & Safety, Food Hygiene and licensing legislation.

· Ability to train/coach staff.

Desirable:

· Licensees certificate

· Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

· Degree level or equivalent vocational qualification in Hotel & Catering or Events

· Leadership qualities

· Commercial awareness.

· Customer focused

· Able to work on own initiative.

· Ability to prioritise, organise and delegate.

· Good interpersonal & communication skills.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,571.40 per year

Additional pay:

• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site gym
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person