Events Coordinator

Mercure; London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a renowned hotel in London as an Event Coordinator, where you will manage event inquiries, provide exceptional customer service, and develop strong relationships with guests. With a focus on hospitality and teamwork, this role offers growth within a dynamic working environment.

Benefits

Employee benefit card for discounted rates

Free meals during shifts

Pension Scheme

Health Insurance

Cycle to work Scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about creating relationships with customers.
• Ability to upsell and manage events.
• Must have a right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Handle enquiries for events via email or phone.
• Take opportunities to upsell food and beverages.
• Manage and ensure profitability of events.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Sales

Job description

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Company Description

Department: Meetings and Events

Mercure & ibis London Earls Court and Barnaby’s Restaurant & Bar provide guests with a warm welcome and spacious and comfortable accommodations with breath-taking views of the London skyline. Our goal is to find the right candidates to be part of this amazing, modern, stylish and innovative 12-storey hotel.

The perfect profile is someone who is passionate about creating real relationships with our customers and making them feel at home!

Our promiseiscaring and impeccable service. We nurture a real passion for service and achievement beyond limits.

Our missionistomake the impossible possible to realise your dreams.

Job Description

Duties

• Handle enquiries for events via email or phone during the shift, communicate immediately, and provide a reply or confirmation within a reasonable timeframe
• Take every opportunity to increase hotel revenues by upselling food and beverage and rooms
• To create and carry out the preparation of the function sheets and any amendments to them. To ensure that these amendments are issued to the head of departments
• Manage and work within a variety of budgets and ensure eventsarealwaysprofitable
• Ensure a prompt input of reservations and data for all group enquiries & bookings
• Ensures a clear line of communication with other departments for special requests or other reservation-related matters
• Clear communication with all staff in relation to all group related topics
• Ensure Accor brand and company standards are implemented and updated
• Ensure security and safety procedures are updated and implemented
• Promotes positive working environment by developing positive team spirit
• Providing outstanding customer service
  
  

Customer Relations

• Provide efficient, friendly and professional service to all guests
• Lead by example when attending to guest requests. Show efficiency in constantly striving to provide Total Customer Satisfaction
• Take initiative to ensure that interactions with our customers (internal or external) are positive and productive; call the Manager on Duty if difficulties arise
• Work together with trust so that colleagues and management meet the goals of the department/Hotel
• Treat customers and colleagues from all cultural groups with respect, sensitivity, and transparency
• Take every opportunity to be a “salesperson” by actively selling special promotions and facilities available within the Hotel
  
  

NOTE: The Company reserves the right to amend this job description from time to time to accommodate the requirements of the business and the evolving nature of the role.

Additional Information

What Is In For You

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor worldwide
• £5 for any name mention
• £200 for the Heartist of the month (Employee of the month)
• Free and delicious meal breaks on duty
• Complimentary stays in UK and North Ireland
• Friends & Family discounts
• 50% food discounts in our restaurants
• Pension Scheme
• Health Insurance
• Eye Test Vouchers
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Staff Uniforms Provided
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Wonderful and fun colleagues
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
  
  

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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