Assistant Conference and Banqueting Manager

N.E. Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel in Eastbourne seeks an Assistant Conference and Banqueting Manager to ensure the smooth running of events within their venue. This vital role involves organizing diverse events, managing staff, and upholding high standards of service. Ideal candidates should have strong customer service skills, a keen eye for detail, and a background in hotel management, with live-in benefits available for the right candidate.

Benefits

Live-in accommodation available

Share of service charge

Qualifications

• Polite and personable, well-presented, good eye for detail.
• Good command of English, both written and verbal.
• Positive personality with a service-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient organization of meetings, events, weddings, and parties.
• Oversee function room setups and staff rosters.
• Carry out Duty Management shifts when necessary.

Skills

Customer service skills

Planning and time management

Calm under pressure

Education

Experience as a Junior / Deputy Department Manager

Job description

Assistant Conference and Banqueting Manager, required for our client, a hotel, located in the Eastbourne area. Live in is available if required.

The role of Assistant Conference & Banqueting Manager, is a key management role within the hotel. You will be working alongside the Conference and Banqueting Manager, ensuring the smooth running of events through good planning and time management. You will also deputise for the Conference and Banqueting Manager in their absence.

Responsibilities for the role of Assistant Conference and Banqueting Manager:

• You will ensure the smooth and efficient organisation of meetings and events including weddings, private dinners, seminars and parties.
• Along with the team, you will ensure that function rooms are correctly serviced and set up as well as preparing staff rosters and staff training ensuring that the department gives the highest standards of service and customer care to maximise sales revenue.
• This role also includes carrying our Duty Management shifts, which includes sleeping over night at the hotel on the duty management rota.

Requirements for the role of Assistant Conference and Banqueting Manager:

• This role is ideally a first step into Hotel Management, although experience as a Junior / Deputy Department Manager in a prestigious hotel would be considered.
• Polite and personable with excellent customer service skills.
• Well-presented and impeccably groomed with a great eye for detail.
• Good command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Previous experience as a Duty Manager or Supervisor in a Food and Beverage department preferred, however not essential if you can demonstrate the key skills required.
• A positive personality and service with a smile.

Salary for the role of Assistant Conference and Banqueting Manager, is given as COMPETITIVE, plus a share of the service charge / per annum (the service charge varies). Other company benefits available / Live in is available with this role.

For the live out role, transport will be required due to the shift work, unless you live in the local area.

Please send an up to date copy of your Curriculum Vitae.

N.E. Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

We look forward to receiving all applications however due to the high number of applications we are only able to contact candidates which closely match the level of skills and experience of the requirements of our clients. However for more information or opportunities please contact us or forward your cv for consideration.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK