Wedding Coordinator
Job No:
STAM2022190764
Location:
Brisbane
- Exciting 5 star hotel environment in the CBD
- Competitive salary package & employee benefits
- Excellent team environment and career opportunities
About Us
Stamford Hotels and Resorts, a part of the Stamford Group, manages the Group’s portfolio of luxury premium hotels located in Australia and New Zealand. The hotel portfolio consist of nearly 1800 rooms and over 1000 employees. In addition to the hotels, the Stamford Group owns a portfolio of premium commercial office properties internationally, and is involved in the development of high end luxury residential units in Australia.
At Stamford Hotels and Resorts, we understand that our people are our greatest asset. We strive to retain, develop and reward passionate and success-orientated professionals at all levels. In our pursuit for excellence, we encourage entrepreneurial thinking, challenge the status quo and inculcate a sense of ownership while fostering an environment of transparency, collaboration, respect and integrity among our employees, business partners and the wider community.
To find out more about us and to see what we have to offer please visit our website: www.stamford.com.au/spb.
About the Role
We are currently looking for an experienced Wedding Coordinator to join our professional Conference & Events team. As the Wedding Executive you will be responsible for the efficient organisation and coordination of all aspects of the sales process and onsite wedding day coordination. You will be able to demonstrate solid industry experience with a real passion for weddings and have sound knowledge of the wedding market.
- Support and co-ordinate all weddings, including the organisation, client liaison and finalisation of accounts
- Generate new sales and achieve company expectations
- Compile and check all event paperwork including BEO's, floor plans, billing & feedback forms
- Ensure the highest quality of service for all clients
- Work closely with the Wedding and Events Sales Coordinator
- Report to and work closely with the Conference & Events Sales Manager
- Assist the Conference & Events Sales Manager to execute planning strategies to increase wedding and social event bookings
The successful candidate must have:
- A minimum 2 years’ experience in Conference & Events Management qualification or experience
- Must be able to work weekends & public holidays
- A warm, friendly, professional manner towards all clients and stakeholders
- Impeccable presentation and advanced communication skills
- A high level of organisation and initiative
- An eye for detail and the ability to liaise with multiple hotel departments
- The ability to multi-task and work closely with the Conference & Events Team, as well as all internal and external stakeholders
- A sound knowledge of the Hospitality Industry is essential
- Must be proficient in MS Word & MS Excel
- Working knowledge of Delphi and Opera computer systems
- Must be an Australian Resident
What we offer:
- Competitive salary package
- Complimentary staff meals
- Food & beverage discounts in all F&B outlets within the Hotel
- Excellent opportunity for career progression