Assistant Director of Event Planning
About the job
Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIREMENTS
About Us
A culmination of the group’s differentiated approach to luxury hospitality, Rosewood Hong Kong is the newest global icon for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®. At the epicentre of the Victoria Dockside arts and cultural district, Rosewood Hong Kong features 322 rooms and 91 suites in Rosewood’s high-residential style, including 18 specialty suites and 186 Rosewood Residences, designed to accommodate longer stays. A new centre of gravity on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, Rosewood Hong Kong’s numerous bars and restaurants will create a vibrant gastronomic hub, showcasing unique concepts which convey Rosewood’s signature, innovative approach to intimate, casual and lively dining. The first urban outpost of Asaya will feature integrative wellness, fitness and spa facilities, debuting a unique gastronomic concept that emphasises wellbeing at its core.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Reach and exceed yearly events budget as well as upsell target as assigned.
- Work closely with the MICE sales team, offering advice regarding logistics to assist in lead conversion and key opportunities, in an effort to maximize hotel revenue.
- Support and advise Events Planning team on managing group bookings, both with and without events, from contract handover to completion, including food & beverage and bedroom elements.
- Manage an informative handover with the MICE sales team and Event Sales team for a seamless and timely introduction to the client.
- Qualify additional event space requests while balancing and maintaining appreciation of overall business with price integrity.
- Plan all event and hotel experience details with the clients - including set-up, food and beverage selection, menu tastings, audio visual needs, equipment rental, supplier details &/or referral, guestroom reservations, transportation, recreational activities, etc. – and anticipate client needs while making suggestions to create a unique and memorable experience.
- Recognize upselling opportunities with Events Planning team to actively maximize revenue in all areas (e.g. increasing average check, upselling additional food and beverage, meeting room rental, transportation, Spa).
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in a sizeable luxury hotel and catering group with 2 years in similar capacity
- Detail oriented, organized and able to handle a fast-paced environment
- Possess excellent guest services skills, professional presentation and sophisticated interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal bilingual communication skills is a must (both English and Chinese)
About Us
A culmination of the group’s differentiated approach to luxury hospitality, Rosewood Hong Kong is the newest global icon for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts®. At the epicentre of the Victoria Dockside arts and cultural district, Rosewood Hong Kong features 322 rooms and 91 suites in Rosewood’s high-residential style, including 18 specialty suites and 186 Rosewood Residences, designed to accommodate longer stays. A new centre of gravity on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, Rosewood Hong Kong’s numerous bars and restaurants will create a vibrant gastronomic hub, showcasing unique concepts which convey Rosewood’s signature, innovative approach to intimate, casual and lively dining. The first urban outpost of Asaya will feature integrative wellness, fitness and spa facilities, debuting a unique gastronomic concept that emphasises wellbeing at its core.
- Department: Event
