
Groups & Events Coordinator
- السعودية
- 4,500-4,000 ريال شهرياً
- دائم
- دوام كامل
- Assume complete responsibility for learning from initial orientation and training programs conducted when joining the sales team by the Director of Groups & Events and all sales associates.
- Constantly gather, understand and apply the expanding knowledge of foods, beverages, technical equipment and inter-departmental procedures to the sales and planning process with the client through the Director of Groups & Events.
- Maintain an up-to-date planning information portfolio for easy reference in the sales and planning process.
- Effectively represent the Hotel in all telephone, written and personal contacts with potential, past and current clients with warm and friendly guest contact, an ever-present willingness to assist, and especially an obvious desire to welcome client business to the hotel.
- Follow all directions and guidelines shared by the Director of Groups & Events precisely asking questions to better understand any directions and guidelines which may be unclear.
- Keep all colleagues abreast of all information from the client which maybe vital to timely response.
- Prepare all typed materials (proposals, contracts, banquet event orders, change forms and all other inter-departmental forms) accurately and thoroughly realising the importance of such in order to ensure anticipated results.
- Assume responsibility for small groups as assigned by the Director of Groups & Events following all department sales and planning procedures precisely and at all times.
- Handle all type of events under the supervision of Director of Groups & Events.
- Additional responsibilities and tasks can be added at any time according to the needs of the business and of the hotel.
Arabic language - excellent oral and written skills
English - excellent oral and written skills
Additional language - beneficialCOMPETENCIES: To fill this position the candidate must have:
Negotiation skills
Selling skills
Knowledge of food and menu preparation, service and presentation as well as pricing and cost strategies.TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES: Computer literacy adapted to the field of Groups & Events:
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office, (Excel/PowerPoint/Word)
Micros Fidelio Opera and Sales & CateringINDIVIDUAL CHARACTERISTICS: To fill this position the candidate must identify with the Kempinski core values, in addition they should be especially:
People Oriented
Passionate for European luxury
Entrepreneurial
Straightforward
Integer
Team player
Open to new ideas and visions
Flexible
Can do attitude at all times
Effective communication skills