Wedding and Events Manager
Wedding and Events Manager
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WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UKs #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2025 AS VOTED BY OUR TEAM MEMBERS! No two days or two hotels are the same but our spirit and passion for hospitality always brings all our teams together to create a culture of inclusiveness positivity and drive to achieve our common goal. To share the light and warmth of hospitality.
Located within the historic Waldorf Hotel in London Homage is a restaurant that masterfully blends the elegance of classic British dining with a modern flair. Inspired by the hotels rich heritage Homage offers a refined yet inviting atmosphere where each dish is crafted with precision and passion. From locally sourced ingredients to timeless recipes reimagined every element is designed to celebrate the best of British cuisine. Perfect for both locals and visitors Homage invites you to savor a taste of Londons history with every bite.
Good Godfreys honours The Waldorfs original house band Howard Godfrey & The Waldorfians. With its dark oak paneling and 1920s soundtrack our guests journey back in time to the opulence and elegance of the Roaring 20s. With expertly crafted cocktails our team blends history flavour and style for a timeless experience.
Proudly offering some of the best meetings and events facilities in the city The Waldorf Hilton London hosts many prestigious conferences and meetings within the hotels modern and flexible venues most of which have natural daylight.
Once the ballroom setting for A Night to Remember the opulent Palm Court is flooded with natural daylight and is perfect for your conference/exhibition catering area or for your grand celebration. Adorned with original Edwardian features such as columns and cornicing the Palm Court accommodates up to 400 Guests or up to 900 when combined with the adjacent Adelphi suite.
Entertain up to 350 seated guests (500 standing) in the beautiful Adelphi suite which features state-of-the-art lighting. Marvel at the grand columns and elegant chandeliers which adorn this unique and magnificent space. The room can be set up to include a stage at the front and centre of the room and special lighting sets an unforgettable scene.
A WORLD OF REWARDS
- Free and healthy meals when on duty
- Grow your Career!
- Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
- A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes Find out what and how we are doing ()
- Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
- Team Member Referral Program
- High street discounts: with Perks at Work
- Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
- Discounted dental and health cover
- Modern and inclusive Team Members areas
As an Events Manager you will maximise revenue opportunities in the areas of weddings and special events reservations by planning large programmes and increasing conversions. The Events Manager will interact frequently with Guests and customers with the intention of earning repeat and expanded business. Specifically the Event Manager will perform the following tasks to the highest standards:
Handover of confirmed large events from CE sales team
Managing all communication (email phone teams in person) with our Clients and their production partners
Handling aspect of the events ensure that room block and event spaces are updated in our platform at any time
Attend and lead meetings with operational departments in hand
Attend daily briefing weekly meeting site visits and other meeting s as per business need
Build and maintain good relationship with Operations Team Kitchen Team Front Office Team and all other areas of the hotel
Manage Light Stay documentation for your events
Manage suppliers A/V & outside caterers.
What are we looking for
An Events Manager serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role you should maintain the attitude behaviours skills and values that follow:
- Good organisational and leadership skills
- Positive attitude and good communication skills
- Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
- Confident telephone manner
- Strong Team leader with excellent coaching skills
- Excellent grooming standards
EVERY JOB MAKES THE STAY.
Find out more about all our brands and hotels -Hilton Brands Global Hospitality Company
EOE/AA/Disabled/Veterans
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
