Assistant Conference & Banqueting Manager United Kingdom
Job description
You make it Hand Picked!
About us:
Hand Picked Hotels is a private collection of 21 country house hotels throughout the United Kingdom and Channel Islands. Each of our properties has its own charming character, and all of them are set in stunning surroundings; from the sandy shores of Jersey to the rolling hills of Yorkshire.
With welcoming and charming service delivered in truly inspirational settings, our guests are encouraged to relax, kick off their shoes and indulge. You make it Hand Picked!
Grand Jersey Hotel & Spa is a stylish and contemporary 5 Star Hotel, guaranteeing guests an exceptional experience. The hotel offers the ultimate in comfort and glamour through a combination of award winning restaurants including the 4 Rosette Tassili restaurant, an exclusive, atmospheric Champagne Lounge and the luxurious, award winning Spa.
The hotel couldn't be better situated in St Helier, overlooking the majestic St Aubin's Bay and within a few minutes’ walk of the beach, shopping and leisure.
We are currently Assistant Conference & Banqueting Manager for the Grand Jersey Hotel and Spa
About the role:
- We are looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and charming Assistant Conference & Banqueting Manager to join our team at Grand Jersey Hotel in Jersey. If turning someone’s dream event into a reality is your idea of the perfect job, this is the role for you.
- You are the ultimate ‘people person’, able to charm wedding couples, organise suppliers, and inspire our permanent and casual team members to be their best. Whether it’s a conference, a private dining event, a wedding or a big birthday bash, you’ll take the reins and oversee the event from start to finish (including the all-important set up and clear downs), while always keeping a cool head.
- This is an operational, hands-on role which involves working a mixture of shifts to include some early shifts but also a number of late finishes to close after weddings and events and to set up events for the following day. It also includes weekend working.
- Of course, this requires a lot of skill and dedication, so you will have incredible organisational skills and attention to detail, along with stamina and the ability to remain calm under pressure. Does this sound like a challenge you’d like to take on? Then we’d love to hear from you.
About you:
- You’ll have previous experience working at a supervisory level in a Conference & Banqueting role and experience of supervising weddings and events in a 4 or 5 star hotel.
- You’ll be excellent at building a rapport with colleagues and guests, with a professional organised and friendly approach.
- It is essetential you can demonstrate excellent attention to detail and precision and are able to exceed our guests expectations.
- This is hands on role, however you will also be capable of leading, coaching and developing a team.
What’s in it for you:
A competitive salary along with live-in accommodation for only £79 per week!- Use of Health Club facilities including gym, swimming pool and fitness classes.
- Delicious meals provided should you not wish to cook for yourself although cooking facilities are available in your flat
- 29 days holiday including Bank Holidays.
- £30 staff stays with Hand Picked Hotels per room Bed & Breakfast PLUS discounted food, drink and spa treatments. Yes, it’s as good as it sounds!
- A share of service charge – 100% of which is split between the team plus gratuities.
- Annual loyalty awards (like afternoon teas and overnight stays).
- Working and living in stunning surroundings on the island of Jersey and a beach front location.
- Online retail discount platform and a health and well-being platform.
- Life Assurance Scheme.
- Training & Development to include Hand Picked People management training courses such as Behavioural Interviewing and Appraisal Skills.
Hand Picked Hotels is an Equal Opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
