Events Manager

EVENTS MANAGER The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne is recruiting for an Events Manager to join their team on a part-time or on a variable basis., The role of Events Manager is a key management role within the hotel. The Events Manager ensures the smooth running of events through good planning and time management. The Grand has a range of 17 meetings and events rooms to cater for events from one to 200. The Events Manager will control and manage the operation of the department to ensure the smooth and efficient organisation of meetings and events including weddings, private dinners, seminars and parties.Working alongside the Conference and Banqueting Manager you will ensure that function rooms are correctly serviced and set up ready to provide a five star service. The role may include working weekends, evenings and bank holidays, so flexibility is required.

• Previous operational experience in a similar role in a hotel
• A hands-on approach and proven ability to work under pressure dealing with guest issues
• The ability to make sensible decisions in fast paced environment
• Guest focused with a real desire to create memorable five star experience for every guest
• An excellent standard of both written and verbal English
  
  The Most Luxurious of Hotels In Eastbourne
Affectionately known as The White Palace, the Grand Hotel Eastbourne commands breathtaking views of the sea and the dramatic cliffs at Beachy Head. Grand by name but not by nature, The Grand Hotel in Eastbourne is not only the only 5 star luxury resort to be found in an English seaside town, we're also one of the friendliest. Find out why we're the natural destination for anyone looking for luxury hotels in Eastbourne. The Grand Hotel Eastbourne is part of the Elite Hotels group.

Along with a thriving career, they also offer these amazing benefits:
• Commitment to pay above the living wage
• Share of monthly service charges
• Career development with accredited training providers
• Live in accomodation available
• Meals on duty
• Uniform provided
• Enjoy £60 room rates across the Elite Hotels collection
• Advantageous "Friends & Family" rates at Elite Hotels
• 30% discount on all food and beverage
• 30% discount on all spa treatments
• Long service awards
• Enhanced holiday after 2 years service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous "refer a friend" bounty incentive
• Employee Recognition Programme