Meeting and Events Coordinator

As Meeting & Events Coordinator, you will be responsible for promoting and executing all Meetings & Events business within the hotel and as an ambassador to the hotel, you will be an expert on all the facilities on offer with the ability to advise guests based on their individual needs. You will also record and process all enquiries that are made by phone, email, or face to face to ensure all guests are dealt with efficiently and in a timely manner. You will work with your teammates and liaise with the wider hotel team to ensure all leads are followed and departmental targets and individual KPI's are met. You will be involved in coordinating a range of events from corporate meetings, to parties, wakes, and weddings. You will also receive some reservations training to compliment your role as well as provide team support.

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand, overseeing over 1,600 hotels and resorts across the world., Based in the Holiday Inn Southend you will be part of a family of passionate people who know that being the best doesn't always mean working around the clock. Located next to London Southend Airport. Holiday Inn Southend boasts 129 modern bedrooms, meeting & events facilities and '1935' our Rooftop restaurant and bar.

What do we need from you?

To be successful in this role, you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards. Previous events coordination, ideally within a hotel environment will be preferential however not essential.

At Aimbridge we believe personality is key, so it goes without saying that you will have bags of personality and a real flair for hospitality.

Interested? Click apply and start your journey with Aimbridge EMEA today. Your dream job awaits…

At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our Global community and enabling everyone to Be Their Best Selves.
Holiday Inn Southend 77 Eastwoodbury Crescent, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 6XG, At Holiday Inn® Southend hotel, located a stones throw from Southend Airport, we are committed to investing in and developing our team, in return for your commitment to ensure every guest has a positve experience.

At Holiday Inn® we want our guests to relax and be themselves which means we need you to:

• Be you by being natural, professional and personable in the way you are with people


• Get ready by taking notice and using your knowledge so that you are prepared for any-thing


• Show you care by being thoughtful in the way you welcome and connect with guests


• Take action by showing initiative, taking ownership and going the extra mile


Our hotel was built in 2012 and our guests benefit from 129 modern bedrooms, state of the art conference and event facilities, and a stylish rooftop restaurant & bar, "1935" offering contemporary British fare and views of the airport runway and surrounding countryside. We have a great product but our most important asset is our team, who provide consistently high level service, have a great personality and a passion for delivering a 5
• service., Holiday Inn® Hotels & Resorts :Do you want to work for one of the world's best known hotel brands? With a well-earned reputation for friendly service and good value for money, our hotels and resorts are fresh, modern and known throughout the world. Our guests include all sorts of different people - some travelling for fun, often with their families and others travelling on business. With over 1,200 hotels and resorts worldwide there will be one in a city or resort location near you.
  
  As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to a suite of benefits that include:


• Hotel discounts portfolio wide - Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa


• Wagestream - Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing.


• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme


• Career and lifestyle breaks - Allowing you to take time off for key life events.


• Volunteer days - Up to two days per year to support a charity of your choice


• Staff meals on duty


• Paid breaks


• Starting salary above national minimum wage


• Flexible working opportunities


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