Meetings and Events Manager in London

Join the UK’s most dynamic collection of hotels and restaurants. At Edwardian Hotels London, it’s the people who create unforgettable memories for our guests. We are always looking for hospitality professionals to join our family and bring new ideas to how we can provide the best possible experience. Professionals who understand and believe in our values: having Integrity, being Ambitious, and always Quality-Driven. Talented individuals who want to work alongside likeminded passionate people in a rewarding, fulfilling, and fun environment.

We know that your unique talents and ambitions not only have the ability to exceed our guests’ exacting standards, but also propel your own career potential in a company that recognises and rewards. At Edwardian Hotels London we are committed to being the best place to work, so much so that we have officially been recognised as a Great Place to Work. Our commitment to the wellbeing and development of our people is at the forefront of our culture.

We are recruiting for a Meeting & Events Manager to join our Meetings & Events Operations Team at The May Fair Hotel.

Overview:

Under the guidance of the M & E Operations Manager you will ensure that you have a full understanding of the service excellence standards within Meeting and Events and will ensure that the guest experience delivered is of an exceptionally high standard. You will take full responsibility for the events that you are assigned to and will ensure that the team is coordinated to fulfil all aspects of the function as per the function sheet. You will coordinate the set up of rooms and other public areas in accordance with the standards ensuring that rooms are maintained to 'show round' standards at all times when not in use. You will ensure that all guests entering the event space are warmly welcomed and served as appropriate. You will ensure that the appropriate bar procedures are in place for every event and that payment is taken for every drink where required. You will handle all guest complaints and feedback positively seeking to resolve all issues where you can. You will create a cohesive and motivated Meeting and Events team for each event that you manage ensuring that morale and team spirit is kept high.

About You:

In depth knowledge of Meetings and Events Operations within a multi-million-pound hotel revenue operation within a 5 Star environment. Excellent attention to detail, logistics, management, and leadership skills is essential for this role. Proven organizational skills, works well on their own. Confident and has the ability to establish rapport effectively. Good command of English both verbal and written.

Company Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 28 days Holiday per annum including Bank Holidays increasing with long service
• Complimentary hot meals, salad bar and unlimited beverages provided daily
• Recommend a Friend Scheme of up to £500 per friend recommended.
• Annual complimentary night stays within our hotels
• Preferential accommodation rates for all Edwardian Hotels for Hosts, their family and their friends
• Access to a discount platform for all of the most popular stores and outlets
• Auto enrolment into our company pension scheme
• Regular social events across all hotels
• Annual company recognition events held in January each year
• Wellbeing champions across all of our hotels
• Access to our company doctor for medical appointments and occupational health support
• Access for all hosts to our online learning platform Edwardian Academy
• Opportunities for promotion and a wide range of training programs to support your development

Eligibility:

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of eligibility will be from candidates as part of the recruitment process.