Weddings and Social Events Manager - London

Weddings and Social Events Manager - London

. The Langham, London is looking to recruit a Weddings and Social Events Manager reporting into the Director of Catering and Conference Services.

In this role, your key responsibilities will be to:

Effectively handle incoming special event inquiries, convert and contract those accordingly Ensure all events are planned to a high standard, meeting or exceeding client’s expectations  Undertake pre-con meetings with clients and that final BEOs are signed and deposits and billing requirements are in place, upholding the hotel’s credit policy  Personally meet event organisers and VIPs at the start of the event, pays regular status check visits with the client during the event and bids them a fond farewell. Effectively handover event operation details to the various hotel operations department including but not limited to Banquet Operations, Culinary team Rooms Division etc. To attend site inspections, and client entertainment as required.  To liaise with specialise third party suppliers to build partnerships including specialist caterers etc. Undertake post-event follow-up calls to recognise client support, solicit and address feedback and solicit re-books or other booking opportunities.  In return we will offer the following perks:

competitive salary plus discretionary monthly service charge payments meals on duty annual holidays of 4 weeks plus bank holidays life insurance of twice the annual salary season ticket loan complimentary and discounted accommodation across Langham Hospitality Group company pension plan learning and development opportunities eye care vouchers colleague recognition system discounts on food & beverage and Chuan Spa treatments/products bespoke discount and reward schemes Employee Assistance Programme  

Requirement . Do you have?

Previous experience within Events department in a hotel environment  Strong experience in conversion and execution of enquiries Proven track record of event planning Excellent communication skills Great computer skills - having used systems like and Opera and Delphi are an advantage Are you?

Immaculately presented

Driven/competitive individual who thrives on achieving of their targets

 Customer focused

Then this job is for you!

Terms of employment
. Full time