Events Manager - Expanding Bar Company - Up to 35k- W/End
Fareham
Events Manager Needed for a Bar Company , West End Up To £35,000 + Benefits,
Immediate Start
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Events Manager to join a late night bar group in the heart of the West End. The client is proud of their strong customer relationships and friendly atmosphere and are looking for experienced Events Manager who can meet the high standards of the client. Due to the demand to servicing their discerning clients, they are looking for like minded individuals who have worked in a similar Events management role to join their team on a permanent basis.
Job Description
As an Events Manager you will be responsible for:
MUST be in a simiar proactive role in a restaurants or hotel restaurant environment
All aspects of guest relations
Carry out operational planning
Heavily focused on sales & selling the current space including restaurant seats as well as events
Assisting in general enquiries including bookings, giving quotes, invoicing and general duties
Conducting end of day reports
To ensure that all aspects of function sheets are fully understood and carried out as specified
Attending private hire events & hosting
Be able to build a sales & events department from scratch
Have a little black book of clients to bring on board
Follow company and department procedures
Having good admin skills
Attending trade shows to expand the datebase
Be involved in private hires and upselling
Keeping on tract with all aspects of events
Regular show rounds and events quotes
Help assist and support Co - workers
Identifying problems and reacting to resolve the issues
The Ideal candidate will be:
Experienced in a similar events role within hospitality
Be able to work in small teams
Work towards sales targets set by the board
MUST be flexible in working some weekends wirh the needs of the business
Be able to work in a high demanding environment
Being able to act upon different situations in a precise and professional manner
Able to give & follow clear instructions
Used to a target based environment
MUST have some proactive sales experience
Must have high effective operational event planning and selling events
Flexible to working some weekends
Experience of managing own workload with minimal supervision; able to multi-task, effectively plan work, prioritise and meet deadlines
Used to dealing with reports
Being proactive and being able to think on their feet
Used to dealing with different types of clientele with customer service being the top priority
The ideal candidate will have great organisational skills along with the passion and commitment in driving excellent service to the clientele and a proven track record as a Sales & Events Manager.
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