Group & Event Manager at JW Marriott Grosvenor House
About the job
Job Summary
Executes all allocated Group Events with a seamless turnover from the event management team to the operation, ensuring all group events are executed with consistent, high level service throughout the event transaction. Through coordination with Sales, the appropriate hotel support departments, and customer, takes total responsibility for the successful management of assigned in-house groups. Prepares all documentation to the satisfaction of the customer and coordinates all group event details with the appropriate hotel departments. Recognizes opportunities to up-sell to the customer to ensure maximization of revenue opportunities at all times whilst also ensuring all health and safety aspects of the group are monitored.
SCOPE / BUSINESS CONTEXT
A Full Time position based at the Grosvenor House Marriott Hotel.
Number of Direct Reports - 1
Titles of Direct Reports – Groups & Event Executive
Candidate Profile: NDIDATE PROFILE
Experience:
Previous experience working within an Events Department or similar environment preferred
Skills and Knowledge
Able to attend the daily and/or weekly operations meeting to liaise with the various Operational departments.
Understanding of facility management as it relates to Health and Safety, maintenance and operational challenges
Technical aptitude in Opera, Sales & catering and Marsha
Familiarity in menu planning, food presentation and event service standards
Ability to manage customer budgets
Understands the department P & L statements and manages groups accordingly.
Familiarity and knowledge of all departments within the hotel
Effective communications at all levels across the hotel
Presents ideas, expectations and information in a concise, well-organized manner by deadlines set
Manages conflict situations effectively
Understanding of audio visual equipment available and services offered
Manages time well
Operational knowledge - understands operational challenges
Strong familiarity in designing, up selling and executing outstanding catered events of various sizes and complexity
Knowledge of, and experience in providing world class customer service to local and group clients
Knowledge of and ability to integrate current trends in Group & Event Management
Understands the hotel revenue strategy
Education or Certification
Good level of English essential
SPECIFIC DUTIES
The following are specific responsibilities and contributions critical to the successful performance of the position:
Manages group and event details to ensure high levels of service are achieved to guarantee a successful event.
Handles all types of group events, which will include a number of very complex group events allocated at the discretion of the Director of Event Planning. Typically Groups & Events would comprise of residential conferences and events utilizing either some or all event space (Great Room, Ballroom and 86PL Suites); for 50 up to 700 guests and with 50 – 400 rooms on peak night)
Coordinates and communicates verbally and in writing with the customer and hotel operations teams the details of the group event.
Ensure all known arrival/departure schedules are communicated to Front Office, Guest Relations, Concierge and Luggage Porters for any in-house groups.
Acts as liaison between the sales manager, operations team, any of the hotel support departments involved and the customer throughout the event process (pre-group event, on the day itself and post-group event).
Able to attend and conduct client show rounds with or without Sales Manager and ensure follow up completed as required
Able to attend and chair/manage Internal and Client Pre Con Meetings
Able to attend and chair/manage Internal and Client Post Con Meetings. This to include communication of all feedback to various HOD’s as required
Attains post-group event feedback from the customer and communicates throughout the Hotel as appropriate.
In conjunction with the Sales Team, build and maintain good working relations with the major London Destination Management Companies in order to secure their loyalty to the Hotel
Makes presence known to the customer through the entire process. Is available to solve problems and/or suggest alternatives to arrangements to ensure maximum success of the group allocated.
Proactively identifies operational challenges associated with his/her group and works with the hotel associates and customer to solve these challenges and/or develop alternative solutions.
Ensure follow up correspondence is completed during the re-offer stage including diary updates as necessary.
Stays until the end of dinner service on all allocated events in line with the departmental LSOP
Responsible for the management of all financial aspects of in-house groups by holding daily client billing meetings
Minimizing credit risk by having all deposits, guarantees and credit accounts in place before group/event takes place
Ensure that all invoicing is accurate and dispatched within 7 days to facilitate swift payment of bills
Maintaining an up to date and accurate commissions accrual schedule and approving agency final commission claim invoices
Create a working document for each group including ensuring the filing of all necessary correspondence.
Ensure follow up correspondence is completed during the re-offer stage including deposits, chases and updates as necessary within all systems.
Advise Guest Relations and Front Office of all VIPs, special requests and routing instructions for Group bedroom bookings
Ensure that any changes to the room block are reflected in Marsha and Opera.
Input rooming lists into Marsha and ensure all information relating to group is correct
To answer the telephone in a friendly, efficient and confident manner within 3 rings and provide accurate and concise information dealing with the enquiry according to office procedure.
To ensure an efficient filing system, keeping documents in an orderly fashion so they are easily accessible in accordance to office standards.
Responsible for preparing Groups Resume and Function Sheets with the appropriate supporting Purchase Order request to ensure items for the date concerned are ordered and then billed according to departmental Policy and Procedure.
Update the master board and check all internal/external requirements on event function sheets for the event day, including final numbers, accommodation, security bookings, table linen, glassware, table plans and seating lists etc.
To accurately record all client telephone calls, including messages for other members of the Event Management Team.
To be dressed to the departmental standards and groomed correctly.
To assist Director of Event Planning as required
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.
- Department: Event
About you
- Language required: English.
The company
Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel is one of London’s most iconic hotels. Centrally located in the heart of London overlooking Hyde Park in exclusive Mayfair, it holds one of the capital’s most desirable addresses in ‘Park Lane’. With a rich history and built to the designs of L. Rome Guthrie and Sir Edwin Lutyens from 1927 and 1929, Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel has long held its position as a leader in Central London luxury hotels.
The hotel boasts 496 luxurious guest rooms including 73 suites, and offers a wide array of culinary experiences, from elegant, award-winning afternoon tea or a glass of Champagne in The Park Room to an evening cognac at the The Library Bar. For a fantastic dinner, JW Steakhouse embodies the hotel’s historical American connections, allowing guests to indulge in London’s finest steaks in a classic American steak house setting. For a more traditional British setting, enjoy a delicious international meal at Corrigan’s Mayfair. For a drink, enjoy one of the many Bourbons on offer at the Bourbon Bar or experience the famous Red Bar and its unique cocktails.
Near to everything, convenient for everyone, the hotel has an unrivaled range of entertaining space. With 20 meeting rooms in 86 Park Lane including the famous Great Room and the Ballroom, totaling 5,660 square meters, it is one of the most flexible and elegant venues in London for a business or social event, whether entertaining on the grandest scale or working one to one.
Group & Event Manager at JW Marriott Grosvenor House
Full-time, Indefinite
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