Conference and Banqueting Operations Manager

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A WORLD OF REWARDS

• Yearly Salary ranging from 35500 to 40000 plus service charge
• Freeand healthymealswhen on duty
• Grow your CareerPersonal Developmentprogrammes designed to support you at every step of your career
• A chance to make a differencethrough 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 daysincluding bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
• Discounted dental and health cover
• Guest Experience Dayafter successfully passing probation
• Modern and inclusiveTeam Members areas

A Conference and Banquet Operations Manager is responsible for managing all Conference and Banquet operations to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while optimising sales and ensuring department targets are met.

What will I be doing

As a Conference and Banquet Operations Manager you are responsible for managing all aspects of Conference and Banqueting operations to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Conference and Banquet Operations Manager will also be required to optimise sales and provide leadership to the team to ensure department targets are met. Specifically you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Manage all Conference and Banqueting operations
• Maintain exceptional levels of customer service
• Ensure compliance of brand standards
• Evaluate guest satisfaction levels with a focus on continuous improvement
• Aware of trends and propose ideas to build the range and quality of Conference and Banquet
• Optimise sales and contain costs identifying any areas for action
• Set achievable budgets and other short- and long-term functional goals
• Provide effective leadership to the Conference and Banquet teams to ensure targets are met and exceeded both for the hotel and individual development

What are we looking for

A Conference and Banquet Operations 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:

• Strong knowledge of hotel/leisure/service sector
• Degree or diploma in Hotel Management or equivalent
• Record of success in Conference and Beverage specifically the ability to deliver profit control costs and build customer loyalty
• Exceptional communication skills
• Exceptional leadership skills to create a winning team

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

• Conference and Banquet Operations experience in a managerial position in hotel/Events Centre or similar
• Passion for delivering exceptional levels of guest service

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