At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage event enquiries and ensure smooth delivery of meetings and events.
- Company: Join COMO Hotels and Resorts, a family-owned luxury hotel group.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, employee discounts, career development, and wellness activities.
- Other info: Enjoy 28 paid holidays, free meals, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a vibrant team creating unforgettable experiences in a luxury setting.
- Qualifications: Minimum one year experience in hotel events and excellent communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 33500 - 33500 £ per year.
COMO Hotels and Resorts are an award‑winning, family‑owned group of 18 hotels and resorts worldwide; each one different from the other but sharing the same heart: a deep commitment to holistic wellness, exceptional nutrition‑rich cuisine, and inspiring destinations that honour the spirit of place. COMO Metropolitan London is an inner city property stripping back to the non‑essential elements of a traditional hotel. The result is an urban retreat that is cool, accessible and sophisticated. COMO Metropolitan London is a 144‑bedroom property with 19 private residences situated in the Heart of Mayfair.
Role Overview: You will support the Events business for COMO Metropolitan London and COMO The Halkin, managing enquiries, planning, and delivery alongside a small team. The role focuses on maximising groups and events revenue, developing new business, and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients. You’ll balance proactive up‑sales activity with efficient coordination to ensure every meeting and event is organised to a high standard and runs smoothly across both hotels.
What you will do:
- Handle event enquiries, proposals, contracts, room blocks, and planning from start to finish
- Produce event documentation including Event Orders, group memos, and activity reports
- Maintain accurate client data and sales records in Delphi
- Keep event collateral updated and support weekly Meetings & Events communications
- Liaise closely with all hotel departments to ensure smooth event delivery
- Meet and host clients as needed, acting as their key point of contact
- Assist with familiarisation visits, telesales campaigns, and cross‑hotel referrals
- Ensure accurate billing and adherence to payment policies
Who you are:
- Someone who has minimum of one year’s experience within a Hotel Events department within a luxury operation
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written English
- Excellent IT and organisational skills
- Demonstrate the ability to prioritise and self‑manage tasks
- Passionate and committed, a team player, vibrant, energetic, highly motivated
- Ability to deal with all sectors of the events industry, including corporate, retail music, media, TV, film and fashion, sectors from junior to senior level
- Must, on occasion, be flexible in the work hours
What we will offer you:
- Competitive salary up to £33,500 + service charge
- Employee rates for all COMO Hotels and Resorts properties worldwide
- 3 complimentary nights stay in any COMO Hotel or Resort Worldwide
- Employee discounts on Nobu London & Labombe by Trivet
- Career development opportunities
- A lucrative bonus for introducing someone to any COMO property
- An exciting calendar of wellness and engagement activities
- Access to free financial advice
- Access to an Employee assistance programme; offering support and advice
- Free meals on duty
- Free uniform & laundry service
- 28 paid holidays per year, increasing with service
- NEST Auto‑enrollment Pension
- Company Sick Pay
Events Executive in London employer: COMO Metropolitan London
COMO Hotels and Resorts is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that prioritises holistic wellness and employee development. Located in the heart of Mayfair, COMO Metropolitan London provides a unique urban retreat experience, with competitive salaries, generous benefits including complimentary stays at any COMO property, and a strong commitment to career growth through engaging activities and support programmes. Join our dedicated team and be part of a family-owned group that values passion, creativity, and excellence in the luxury hospitality sector.
