Senior Weddings Coordinator/Weddings Manager

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Senior Weddings Coordinator to join our team at our stunning venue - Gorse Hill Hotel in Woking. This critical role will be varied and suit a dedicated and highly organised person who can work on their own initiative.

Hours are 45 hours per week - Tuesday to Saturday.

We are ideally looking for someone that has previous experience working in a similar role who is enthusiastic about weddings.

The ideal candidate will be highly customer focused team player with a positive demeanour and can-do attitude. The ability to work under pressure whilst displaying a keen eye for detail and excellent communication are key to this role alongside a warm and genuine approach.

Key Responsibilities

Responding to and sending proposals to wedding enquiries received via our website, email or telephone, whilst upselling on every occasion to maximise revenue

Following up on enquiries, and conducting showrounds (both pre-booked and walk ins) to company standards to convert enquiries into bookings, whilst ensuring the commerciality of each event via optimum diary management

Completion of wedding contracts with highest level of accuracy to ensure a superior customer experience and overall successful event

Plan & execute details of the wedding via function sheets in a timely and highly accurate manner, from enquiry through to completion whilst working closely with both the wider sales and operational teams including the Operations / Wedding Manager running the event on the day

Assisting with planning and hosting of Wedding Fairs, Open Evenings, and Menu Showcase Evenings

Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers

Key qualities and experience

Previous experience in a similar role

Good knowledge of OPERA is an advantage, but not essential

Excellent written and oral communication

Creative originality and new ideas highly valued

Well organised with high attention to detail

Well presented

Salary: £32,000 pa + tips

Evening & weekend working will be required in line with business needs & operations.

Additional Benefits:

• Employee Referral Scheme
• Employee Rewards/Discount Platform (Hospitality Rewards)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to £32,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Tips

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Woking, GU22 0QF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• How many years wedding sales experience do you have?

Experience:

• Hospitality Sales: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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