Assistant Cluster Meeting & Events Manager

Malmaison; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A hotel group in the UK is seeking an Assistant Cluster Meeting & Events Manager to maximize revenue from events. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, with responsibilities including developing guest relationships and ensuring smooth event execution across properties. Competitive salary offered along with various benefits including discounted stays, apprenticeships, and wellness programs.

Benefits

Discounted Staff Room Rates

Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate

35% off dining bills

Fully funded apprenticeship programs

High street discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare cash plans

Referral bonus

Complimentary anniversary stays

Employee Assistance Programme

Bonus Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or events management.
• Ability to maximize revenue through event sales.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maximize revenue by driving meeting room occupancy.
• Develop relationships with guests and management.
• Support conversion of inquiries with Central Sales Office.

Skills

Organizational skills

Proactive communication

Relationship development

Job description

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About the Location

Opened 2016
73 bedrooms
150-seater Bar & Grill
4 private event spaces - largest seats up to 100

Situated on the waterfront of Brighton Marina and making waves in this cool area of the city. As well as everything the Marina has to offer, we're within walking distance of Brighton's much famed beachfront with the Palace Pier. Brighton is one of the most vibrant, colourful and creative cities in Europe. Cosmopolitan, compact, energetic, unique, historic and free-spirited, it's a city like no other. Nestling between the South Downs and the sea on the stunning South Coast, Brighton offers everything from Regency heritage to beachfront cool. A fantastic mix of iconic attractions, famed nightlife, funky arts, culture and year-round festivals and events.

About the Role

Job title: Assistant Cluster Meeting & Events Manager, Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin

Rate of pay / Hours: Competitive Salary / 45 Hours Per Week

Contract type: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Location: Brighton

A fantastic opportunity to help maximize the revenue across the Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin properties in Brighton.

As Assistant Cluster Meeting & Events Manager at Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin you will be maximising revenue by driving Meeting Room occupancy ensuring that all bookings are in the joint interest of the hotels and that the spaces sold in the hotels best suit the opportunity and are in line with the business needs.

Reporting into the National Meetings & Events Manager and the General Managers of the hotels you will be working alongside the Central Sales Office to support the conversion of all enquires. You will develop relationships with guests and management team across both properties in order to ensure that smooth running of all meetings and events across the two hotels.

No two days will be the same as Assistant Cluster Meeting & Events Manager and spreading your time across two properties and juggling the events that are taking place will definitely keep you busy. You will need to be a organised and motivated individual who is proactive with good communication skills both verbally and orally.

Benefits

Interested?? Click Apply Now In addition to competitive rates of pay we offer:

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison, Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from £65 per night.
• Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
• 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career
• High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much much more
• Cycle to work scheme - save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes
• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month
• Referral schemes that pay up to £1500 (just for getting your mates jobs!)
• A decent uniform that doesn't make you look like an extra from a 70s TV sitcom.
• We have a Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes and encourages activities like - Pay Day Lunches/Treats, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness week and more
• We work with Wagestream giving instant access to your pay as it's earnt. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real time, stream up to 50% of the money you're already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save direct from your salary
• We also offer complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversary with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
• We are a proud sponsor of The Brain Charity, helping people with all forms of neurological conditions to lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
• Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family

Plus on completing your probationary period you will be provided with:

• Private Medical Healthcare
• Bonus Plan based on clear and transparent KPI's
• Life Assurance

Our Sustainability Goals:

• 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK
• We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone I the hotel focusing on the waste we produce and is championed by our Sustainability Council who work on project year round
• We have moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
• Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace