Conference & Events Coordinator

Fable Hotels and Resorts; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Rewards program

Flexible schedule

Online courses

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Fable Hotels and Resorts Dunedin, South Island, invites applications for a Conference and Events Coordinator to deliver seamless conference, events, and group bookings experiences. You will coordinate venues, manage client visits, and ensure post-event follow-up to build loyalty.

The role requires hospitality/event background, excellent English, strong organization and communication skills, and flexibility for weekends and night shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous hospitality/event experience
• Excellent command of English (verbal and written)
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
• Proactive, hands-on approach with ability to support F&B operations
• Flexibility to work on a rotating roster, including weekends, public holidays, and night shifts

Responsibilities

• Coordinate events, meetings, and group bookings effectively
• Support the portfolio Sales team and conduct client site visits
• Conduct post-event follow up with clients to gather feedback and secure client loyalty
• Collaborate closely with all hotel departments and Corporate office
• Accurate billing and cash-up procedures
• Maintain procedures to ensure high standard of customer service and satisfaction
• Prepare and plan for events and shifts
• Ensure health and safety of guests and team
• Work with the team to improve standards and procedures
• Handle guest complaints efficiently and effectively

Skills

Hospitality experience

Event coordination

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Customer service

NZ work eligibility

Tools

POS systems

Job description

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Fable Hotels and Resorts – Dunedin, South Island

At Fable, we have a wide variety of roles, situated around the country. Our current growth phase has been strategically planned but we are always on the lookout for talented people enthusiastic about a career in hospitality. Your well-being is our top priority, along with providing you with endless career and growth opportunities, fantastic rewards and recognition, flexibility to suit your lifestyle and enjoy your birthday off!

The world is yours to explore, so join us today to start an adventure of a lifetime!

About the Role:

Originally built in 1862 and exceptionally elegant, Fable Dunedin offers attractive meeting spaces for up to 250 delegates. Ideal for seminars, meetings, conferences, product launches, gala dinners, cocktail functions, private celebrations, wedding ceremonies and receptions. Plus, the vast array of excellent attractions in the wider Dunedin region make this an ideal base for pre and post-meeting activities.

There is now an exciting opportunity for an organised and collaborative Conference and Events Coordinator to join our hotel and deliver a seamless conference, events, and group bookings experience for our guests.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinate events, meetings, and group booking effectively
• Support the portfolio Sales team and conduct client site visits
• Conduct post-event follow up with clients to gather feedback and secure client loyalty
• Collaborate closely with all departments in the hotel as well as in the Corporate office
• Accurate billing and cash-up procedures
• Maintaining procedures to ensure a high standard of customer service and customer satisfaction
• Preparing and planning for events and shifts
• Ensuring the health and safety of guests and team
• Working with the team to improve standards and procedures
• Handling guest complaints efficiently & effectively

Role requirements:

• Previous experience and success in hospitality and events preferably within a hotel environment
• Excellent command of both verbal and written English
• Strong organisation skills with excellent attention to details
• Strong communication skills and relationship-building abilities
• Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to support Food & Beverage operations as required
• Flexibility to work on a rotating roster, including weekends, public holidays, and night shifts when necessary
• Impeccable personal hygiene and grooming standards
• Working knowledge of hospitality POS
• Current eligibility to work in NZ is a must

What we offer at Fable Hotels:

• Endless career and growth opportunities
• Fantastic rewards and recognition initiatives
• Flexible schedule to suit your lifestyle
• Free access to hundreds of online Hospitality courses
• A variety of amazing corporate discounts

Sound like a good fit? We’d love to talk to you!