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Conference & Banqueting Manager - Brighton

Employer
Cairn Hotel Group
Location
Brighton, East Sussex
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
4 Nov 2019

Conference & Banqueting Manager - The Old Ship Hotel, Brighton

At Cairn Group we're ambitious. With a varied and extensive UK portfolio of hotels, bars and restaurants in our portfolio, we're focused on continual growth and are in it for the long haul. We are a family owned business with family values at our core, with a growing team and sites UK wide.

About the role…

As a Conference and Banqueting Manager you will be responsible for managing all Meetings and Events floor operations to deliver an excellent Guest experience. You will also be required to optimise sales and provide leadership, training, coaching and guidance to the team to ensure targets are met.

You'll be responsible for maintaining exceptional levels of customer service whilst ensuring all company standards are delivered / met, review guest satisfaction levels to focus on continual improvement whilst achieving set targets. You'll also be aware of trends within the industry to optimise our offering and sales.

You'll communicate across all areas of the hotel to support the successful delivery of all events and have a good working relationship with suppliers. You'll be responsible for ensuring staffing levels cover business demands, cost control, recruitment and selection, and ensure you and your team are trained in all required areas.

About you… 

The successful candidate will have previous experience within a similar role (preferably within a hotel) and be an individual with strong communication and customer service skills. You'll be friendly, welcoming and customer focussed. You will need to be energetic, well presented, enthusiastic, with a professional manner and the capability of prioritising your own workload. You'll be self-motivated and contribute to the overall team performance.

You'll also be flexible in your working pattern as this role will also include weekends, early starts, and late finishes.

The Old Ship Hotel is Brighton’s most historic hotel, is located on the famous seafront, and is just a short walk from superb shopping, entertainment and other attractions including Britain’s oldest aquarium, Brighton Pier and the British Airways i360.  With parts dating back to 1559, The Old Ship Hotel is steeped in history and royal connections, yet in the heart of this vibrant city, easily accessible from London by road and rail, it’s perfect for discovering Brighton’s fascinating Regency past, strolling on the promenade, or simply enjoying a day on the beach.

Benefits

Cairn Group Staff Discount Scheme
Retail and travel discounts
Recruit a friend Scheme
Induction and training programme
Star of the Month & Golden Ticket Award
Pension scheme
Meals on Duty
Uniform
Cycle 2 work scheme*
Free use of Gym

* apply to positions above minimum wage

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