At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Events Team to coordinate amazing weddings and conferences at a luxury hotel.
- Company: Hastings Hotels, a family-owned luxury hotel group in Northern Ireland.
- Benefits: Enjoy free meals, discounts, 29 days holiday plus your birthday, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: 100% in-person role with a dynamic work environment and supportive culture.
- Why this job: Be part of a friendly team and create unforgettable experiences for guests.
- Qualifications: Sales or marketing experience and excellent communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 25000 £ per year.
Hastings Hotels is a family owned, luxury hotel group based in Northern Ireland. We value our people. It's our people who provide the excellent experience we offer to all our guests. When we work together we can do amazing things. We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic person to become part of our Events Team at the outstanding Stormont Hotel Belfast. Our four-star Hotel is located just minutes away from Belfast City Centre, adjacent to the Stormont Estate, and is an ideal location for weddings, conferences, and events, alongside its outstanding reputation for professionalism and hospitality.
The successful candidate can expect to work primarily Monday to Friday (35 hours per week excluding breaks), with a degree of flexibility for occasional evenings and weekend work depending on the needs of the business, and to support the variety of events and functions offered to our guests. Please note this role is 100% in-person/office based. The salary for this full-time position is up to £25,000 per annum, depending on experience.
We offer a range of benefits including free staff meals, free car parking, employee discounts, 29 days holiday plus your birthday, and opportunities for career progression and development.
About The Role
- To assist with the smooth running of the Events department for the greatest enjoyment of guests and maximum profit contribution to the hotel.
- To ensure the efficient operation of selling conference and event bookings and the delivery of Hastings service standards.
- To communicate to relevant managers and departments the full details of business on the books and all client requirements.
- To keep the Food and Beverage Teams updated on a daily basis of any amendments or new bookings.
- To liaise with customers face-to-face, via email, telephone, and through website enquiries providing an exceptional standard of service.
- Contributing to achieving the overall sales targets / budgets set by senior management via cold calling, warm calling, client site inspections, upselling, and increasing revenue streams where possible.
- To promote and contribute to a harmonious working environment where all employees are treated with respect and dignity.
- To assist in creating reports for Business Development Meetings and have a sound knowledge of business on the books.
- To keep abreast with current trends in the conference/banqueting/events sector.
- To maintain effective communication and relationships with other hotel departments, suppliers, and agencies to maintain an effective operation and ensure guest satisfaction.
- To ensure a safe environment is maintained in compliance with health, safety, fire, hygiene and security legislation and company policies and procedures.
- To seek and continuously develop knowledge relating to the industry sector and competitor activity, to provide input into future plans and activities, and so maintain and enhance market position.
- To ensure the hotel's compliance with all matters relating to licensing laws, Customs and Excise Regulations and all other relevant legislation.
- Any other duties as required by management.
Required Criteria
- Right to Work in the United Kingdom
- Previous Sales and/or Marketing experience in a customer-facing environment
- Excellent communication, numeracy and IT skills
- Ability to deliver an exceptional standard of customer service
- A professional appearance
- Educated to Level 2 (GSCE) or the equivalent with grades A-C in English and Mathematics
Desired Criteria
- Educated to Level 6 (Undergraduate Degree) or the equivalent, in a relevant field such as Tourism and Hospitality Management or Business and Marketing
- Previous hospitality experience, preferably in Hotels
Skills Needed
- Account Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Exceptional Customer Service Skills
- Client Relationship Management
About The Company
Hastings Hotels owns and operates six hotels in Northern Ireland, with over 1,000 bedrooms, a stand-alone gastro-pub, and a luxury spa. For over 50 years this family owned business has successfully established its identity in the market because we place quality and service at the heart of everything we do.
Company Culture
Our guests remember the small details. It is more important that you have the correct behaviours and attitude than every last qualification... we can help you attain that. We want you to think about how you want to develop your career with us, and we promise to do what we can to help you on that journey...
Company Benefits
- Free staff meals
- Cash and credit card tips
- Employee discounts
- 29 days holiday plus your birthday
- Opportunities for career progression and development
- Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension
- Employee development programs
- Competitive salary
- Preferential room rates
- Discount on meals purchased
- Discount on spa treatments or products
- Free meals during shifts
- Free parking or Discounted parking
- Employee Assistance Scheme
- Wellbeing Scheme
- Employee Recognition Scheme
- On the job learning
- Access to Health & Wellbeing app
- Long service awards
- Staff celebration events
- Company employee App
Salary Up to £25,000.00 per year
