Events Executive

Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hotel and spa as an Events Executive, where you'll manage event bookings, coordinate with teams, and ensure exceptional service delivery. Thrive in a dynamic environment, contribute to a dedicated team, and enjoy exclusive perks and benefits.

Benefits

Monthly service charge

29 days of annual leave

Complimentary team meals

Discounts on spa treatments

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality and event management is essential.
• Ability to respond to enquiries within 8 working hours.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pricing and contract negotiation for events.
• Ensure smooth running of events through careful planning.
• Maintain up-to-date records in Opera/Salesforce.

Skills

Teamwork

Negotiation

Product Knowledge

Tools

Opera

Salesforce

Job description

What’s in it for you?

• Monthly service charge
• 29 days of annual leave, including bank holidays
• Regular team gatherings and appreciation events
• Complimentary team meals
• Exclusive team rates and friends & family rates at our Iconic Luxury Hotels
• Exclusive team rates with Relais & Chateaux properties worldwide
• Exclusive team rates with London & Regional properties worldwide
• Discounts on spa treatments and products
• Discounts on all food & beverage offerings including the Cookery School at Chewton Glen
• Special gifts based on length of service
• Team referral programme
• Health cash plan
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Access to our employee assistance programme
• …and so much more.

If you thrive in the fast-paced world of hospitality and are eager to collaborate with an exceptional team, we invite you to get in touch with us. We look forward to hearing from you!

What Will You Be Doing?

You will be part of a small and dedicated team of individuals across 11 Cadogan Gardens & The Chelsea Townhouse ready to respond to the event, private dining and corporate requests arising on a day to day basis, and a proactive resourceful solution seeker.

Below are some of the duties and responsibilities of the Events Executive at 11 Cadogan Gardens

General Responsibilities

• To be confident and have full product knowledge of 11 Cadogan Gardens, The Chelsea Townhouse and Hans’ Bar and Grill in order to be able to sell all areas confidently
• To take pride and be an ambassador of both hotels, restaurant and Iconic Luxury Hotels
• To take ownership and be responsible for the enquiry to booking for event activities at 11 Cadogan Gardens, The Chelsea Townhouse and Hans’ Bar and Grill
• To take ownership and ensure Opera/Salesforce is kept up to date and log all enquiries
• Work with the Food and Beverage Manager, Director of Sales & Marketing and Events Director at ILH to maximise revenue in all areas of the business, showing teamwork and flexibility.

Event Responsibilities

• Using your integrity, conduct pricing and contract negotiation in line with the sales strategy to increase the utilisation of the venue’s event space.
• To ensure all enquiries taken are responded to within 8 working hours.
• To issue contracts for all events, meetings, private dinners as required
• To liaise with kitchen, food & beverage departments on daily operations and to ensure quality control in deliverance according to function sheets showing teamwork and flexibility.
• To work closely with the operations team, introducing them to clients and to ensure the smooth running of events through careful planning showing teamwork and flexibility.
• To assist co-ordination of finalising contracts as required for all events
• To prepare & issue weekly function sheets, ensuring all details are accurate and up to date and any late changes are communicated quickly

If you thrive in the fast-paced world of hospitality and are eager to collaborate with an exceptional team, we invite you to get in touch with us. We look forward to hearing from you!