Reporting to the Assistant Director of Events Management, the Assistant Events Manager is responsible for, but not limited to, maximizing the catering revenue by generating dry events with less than ten (10) guestrooms, corporate meetings and functions, and social events.
Key Responsibilities
Answers all incoming inquiries pertaining to dry events including meetings & functions and social events.
Qualifies each business opportunity based on budget, attendance.
Determines availability of space based on yield management principles.
Presents unique selling points to prospective clients to gain an advantage over the competitor.
Conducts site inspections.
To be a one stop shop from inquiry to successful delivery of the event.
To be on hand on actual day of event to assist client and ensure a flawless event.
To communicate all facets of the event to the operational support team – banquet operations, florist, chefs, audio-visual technicians, front office, room service etc.
To know competitors’ strength and weaknesses as well as their pricing and packages.
Take on ad-hoc projects as assigned by Director of Events Management.
Key Requirements
At least one (1) year of experience in a similar capacity in an international luxury hotel chain
The Waiter/Waitress is responsible for ensuring that guests are served food and beverage according to the standards of Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi.
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