Weddings & Social Events Assistant Manager

One&Only Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

At a prestigious resort in Dubai, we seek a Weddings & Social Events Assistant Manager to enhance our events experience. This role requires a proactive individual with hospitality expertise and exceptional organizational skills, eager to deliver unforgettable moments for our guests. Join a vibrant team dedicated to exceeding expectations and crafting lasting memories.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in Weddings & Events Sales or hospitality.
• Advanced proficiency in the Opera system for reservations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maximize revenue opportunities in weddings and social events.
• Drive sales leads and increase conversions.
• Interact frequently with guests to earn repeat business.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Hospitality

Degree in Business Administration

Related field degree

Tools

Opera system

Job description

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At One&Only, we exist to create joy for our guests through anticipation, creativity, precision, empathy and warmth. We tailor every aspect of our guests’ stay to bring their dreams and desires to life. With an atmosphere that’s chic but wonderfully unstuffy, and a team who are meticulous but warm, we seek to exceed our guests’ expectations at every possible turn.

Behold the dawn of a new, all-encompassing resort experience in Dubai – One&Only One Za’abeel. A vibrant hub for business, a magnetic stage for entertainment, and a haven for inner-city wellness, this new Dubai resort will be more than a trailblazing icon of the skyline, and it will be an utterly unrivalled urban oasis. With abundant knowledge and generosity, we anticipate our guest’s every need and surpass expectations. Whether we are designing the perfect family day out or arranging a romantic private dinner, we approach everything with imagination to spark a sense of playfulness, discovery and adventure. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.

About The Role

As a Weddings & Social Events Assistant Manager, you will maximize revenue opportunities in the areas of weddings, social events and & Events Sales reservations by driving sales leads and increasing conversions. The Weddings & Social Events Assistant Manager will interact frequently with guests with the intention of earning repeat and expanded business.

About You

The ideal candidate should have 2–4 years of experience in Wedding & Events Sales, event planning, or hospitality, with a preference for a degree in Hospitality, Business Administration, or a related field. They should possess advanced proficiency in the Opera system for reservations and event management, strong organizational and multitasking skills, and exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation abilities. The candidate must also have attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple client accounts simultaneously, and a thorough understanding of event planning and hospitality sales processes. Proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.

Our brand is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open-hearted, intuitive, generous, and spontaneous in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, to constantly innovate to deliver Amazing Experiences and Everlasting Memories.