Wivenhoe House HotelWivenhoe House Hotel, a 4 star country house hotel is currently recruiting for a Conference & Events Operations Team. Following an extensive, GBP 11million refurbishment, this is an exciting opportunity for to join our team in a busy and challenging environment which includes a 80 cover modern Brasserie and 120 cover banqueting facilities.
The successful candidate will join a busy Conference & Events team working with students of the Edge Hotel School.
More information on the hotel can be found at the following link: http://www.wivenhoehouse.co.uk/
The Role and DutiesThe post-holder will help to set up and run functions and to ensure the smooth running of conferences, events and wedding bookings, ensuring that all customer requirements are met on the day of the event.
Duties will include following a detailed function sheet and to ensure the setup of the event is correct and the running order of the event is followed; ensuring the effective breakdown of functions and facilities and the equipment is safely stored; mentoring and coaching Edge Hotel students to ensure they maximise their training in conference and events; and ensuring cash is managed in line with the company financial policies and regulations.
Qualifications and Skills requiredCandidates will have experience of working at a similar level within a similar operation and can demonstrate professionalism and composure whilst working under pressure in an often fast paced environment. An NVQ level 5 in hospitality or equivalent qualification would be preferred, though this is not essential.
If you are able to deliver customer service to a high standard, communicate effectively with clients and colleagues and have exceptional attention to detail then we would like you to join our team.
Please see the further detail link below for a full job description and person specification which outlines the full duties, skills, qualifications and experience needed for this role plus more information relating to the post. We recommend you read this information carefully before making an application. Applications should be made on-line, but if you would like advice or help in making an application, or need information in a different format, please telephone (01206 874588 / 873461 / 873521).
*Further detail: Conference & Events Operations Team Member job pack*More information: Working at Wivenhoe House Hotel
This recruitment campaign is being administered by the University of Essex on behalf of Wivenhoe House Hotel Ltd, a wholly owned company of the University. Some aspects of the information provided on this recruitment website may not apply to this appointment.