Conference & Events Manager

Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort; Oulton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Discounts on golf including membership

Discounts across The QHotelsCollection

Training & qualifications support

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort in Leeds region seeks a experienced Conference & Events Manager to lead the events team, uphold high brand standards and maximise revenues through effective planning and execution of meetings, banquets and weddings.

Applicants should have hospitality industry experience, strong people management skills and up-to-date knowledge of food & beverage trends, wines and spirits.

Qualifications

• Experience in busy meetings & events, banqueting and weddings venues.
• Ability to lead a team and drive guest satisfaction.
• Understanding of F&B trends and best practices.
• Knowledge of wines & spirits and service standards.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Conference & Events team to deliver exceptional guest experiences and maximise revenue.
• Collaborate with Events & Group Sales to plan and execute events to client specifications.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Events management

People management

Food & beverage trends

Wine & spirits knowledge

Job description

Are you passionate about food and providing an outstanding guest experience?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced role where 2 days are never the same?

The important stuff:

• Free health club membership (T&Cs apply)
• Discounts across golf including membership, guest rates, green fees, buggies and clothing
• Discounts across The QHotels Collection
• Family & Friends discounts in hotels across The QHotels Collection
• Support with training & professional qualifications, including course fees!
• Various learning & development available
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program – Hospitality Action
• Refer a friend scheme
• FREE parking
• AND……much, much more!

What will I do?

Responsible for leading the Conference & Events team, you’ll lead from the front and work together with your team to ensure brand standards are adhered to, the guest experience is to a very high standard and revenues are maximised at every opportunity. Working closely with the Events & Group Sales team to plan and execute each event, meeting the client’s expectations.

Is this the role for me?

• Previousexperience working withinhospitality
• Have worked in a busy meetings & events, banqueting and weddingsvenue
• People management experience
• Up to date with food & beverages trends&best practice
• Knowledge of wines & spirits

Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort is located on the outskirts of Leeds and is a 4*, 152-bedroom property. Our hotel is set in acres of woodland with a 27-hole golf course and the dining options include the Calverley Grill restaurant, the Claret Jug restaurant, Champagne bar, and we offer afternoon tea as well as private dining and meetings and event spaces. The leisure facilities include a gym, pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, and a relaxing Elemis spa.

The QHotels Collection are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities for all. We believe everyone should be treated equal so should you require any reasonable adjustments to any stage of the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know so we can make the changes accordingly.

We are thrilled to share that all of our hotels have now been accredited with either a Bronze or Silver Award from Green Tourism!

The QHotels Collection proudly supports the UK Armed Forces and have signed the Armed Forces Covenant achieving the Silver Award.

Compensation: Competitive salary