Conference & Events Manager

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

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Marriott Manchester Victoria and Albert Hotel

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Hospitality

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Yes

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Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

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About us:

As the #1 leader in hospitality worldwide, Marriott International has 8100+ hotel properties and 30 top hotel brands. We’re in 133 countries and territories, and we’re still growing. Unmatched opportunities await you! The next step in your career could lead to your greatest adventure.

Manchester Marriott Victoria & Albert Hotel, a striking Grade II listed iconic building in the vibrant Spinningfields District, offers 148 stylish hotel rooms and suites with modern amenities. The V&A is the home to Chop & Plant our casual drinking and dining destination, offering a blend of Chop House classics and plant-based dishes with a focus on local produce and sustainability. We have flexible event spaces, including outdoor terrace, small boardrooms and banqueting for up to 200 people.

Our highest priority is making you feel as welcome as our guests. We want you to know you’re important to us and that you’ll make an impact in your role, and for that, you’ll be appreciated and valued.

Meals & refreshments on duty

Uniforms

Performance based incentives

Accommodation and food & beverage discounts across 7,300 Marriott hotels worldwide

Recognition programmes

What you will be doing:

1. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests’ service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language.
2. Ensure staff are working together as a team to ensure optimum service and that guest needs are met.
3. Inspect grooming and attire of staff, rectifying any deficiencies.
4. Complete opening and closing duties including setting up necessary supplies and tools, cleaning all equipment and areas, locking doors, etc.
5. Inspect storage areas for organization and cleanliness.
6. Complete scheduled inventories and stock and requisition necessary supplies. Monitor dining rooms for seating availability, service, safety, and well-being of guests.
7. Complete work orders for maintenance repairs.
8. Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counselling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees.
9. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications.
10. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support team to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
11. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards; and identify, recommend, develop, and implement new ways to increase organizational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and/or cost-savings.

What we are looking for:

1. 2 years’ experience in hospitality and/or customer service.
2. A warm and genuine individual who enjoys putting people first.
3. Passion for meetings and events, with eagerness to learn.
4. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
5. Flexibility to work in line with the needs and demands of the business.
6. Someone who wants to grow and develop within the company.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.