Assistant Conference and Banqueting Manager

Assistant  Conference and Banqueting Manager

Holiday Inn London – Kensington High Street is one of Europe’s largest Holiday Inns, the hotel offers an ideal central London location, stylish modern accommodation and a world of culture and comfort for both leisure and business travellers. The hotel has 706 modern guest bedrooms 13 flexible meeting rooms, which can accommodate up to 300 delegates. Our Food & Beverage offering comprises of a spacious restaurant, Lounge Bar and Open Lobby café. Additionally, we offer a stunning private garden area plus a Health Club, Pool and Spa.

We are excited to be recruiting for enthusiastic and open-minded Assistant Conference and Banqueting Manager who will ensure exceptional quality and service is maintained within our conference & events operation. You will be someone who enjoys the challenge of working in a high volume, fast moving environment, with a high energy and multicultural team. Previous conference & events supervisory and team management experience are a requirement of this role. This is great opportunity to explore and be part of an exciting concept that will enable you to challenge and enhance your skills and experience.

Duties & Responsibilities:

· To ensure all the set up’s are correct for each meeting to the clients specifications

· Work closely with the C&E Operations Manager to deliver an exemplary service to all our guests in a friendly and professional manner

· Supervise a large team and large events whilst delivering exceptional customer service

· Have full understanding of how to read a function sheet

· Set up the basic Audio Visual requirements, LCD projector & OHP

· Work closely with the C&E Sales team to ensure that customers requirements are consistently and competently delivered.

· Run briefing sessions with team members.

· Be flexible at all times in order to cover the unexpected needs of the Food and Beverage outlets.

What we offer:

· Competitive salary + short term incentive package.

· Meals on duty.

· Company funded healthcare plan.

· Access to GP helpline, Virtual Doctor, and Legal advice helpline.

· Access to Perkbox

· Uniform and dry cleaning.

· Employee discounts across IHG hotels.

· Career Progression to everybody who wants to grow and develop within the company or industry.

· The opportunity to be part of a fantastic team and working for a Brand defining Hotel.

· 28 Annual Holidays (included Bank Holiday).

· Pension Scheme.

Key Requirements:

You will be a positive, enthusiastic and resourceful individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills and a proven ability to plan, prioritise, multi task and self manage, without constant supervision. Flexibility, adaptability and attention to detail are also key requirements of the role.

Previous experience is desirable, along with a proactive approach, strong drive for results and a track record of achievement, along with the ability to network at all levels.

You must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position and be in possession of a current work visa. In line with the requirements set by the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of the eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.