Events Manager

Rotana Hotels; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Rotana Hotels in Abu Dhabi seeks an Events Manager to drive the meetings, catering and event segment. You will secure business, plan meetings and events, and coordinate with hotel operations and clients before, during, and after each event.

The role includes selling off-site events, handling enquiries, and serving as the main liaison for detailed event planning with banquet, F&B, rooms division, finance and external suppliers.

Qualifications

• Selling off-site events and locations
• Handling all meetings and catering enquiries according to standard procedures
• Co-ordinating with banquet operations, F&B, rooms division, finance and external suppliers

Responsibilities

• Sell off-site events and locations to secure business for the hotel.
• Handle all meetings and catering enquiries in line with standard procedures.
• Act as a one-stop shop for clients for detailed event planning and coordinate with banquet operations, food & beverage, rooms division, finance and external suppliers.

Job description

We are currently looking for dynamic, and self motivated Catering Sales professionals who want to move their careers forward.

As an Events Manager you are responsible for the success of the meeting, catering and event segment of the hotel. You will secure the business, plan meetings / events, co-ordinate with hotel operations and clients before, during and after each meeting / event and your role will include key responsibilities such as:

• Responsible for selling off-site events and locations
• Handle all meetings and catering enquiries according to standard procedures
• Act as a one-stop shop for clients for detailed event planning and work closely with banquet operations, food & beverage management, rooms division operation, finance and external suppliers
• Satisfy the need of the clients whilst optimizing hotel revenue through strategic yield management and up selling of hotel facilities and services
• Work closely with the area sales MICE team to achieve monthly sales target
• Conduct site inspections, client entertainment and familiarization
• Send all correspondence to clients regarding banquet events, such as proposals, confirmation or agreement letter, amendments, etc.