Assistant Conferance and Banqueting Manager

Crowne Plaza Nottingham, with its 17 versatile meeting and events rooms accommodating from 6 to 600 guests, is seeking a talented Assistant Conference & Banqueting Manager to oversee our dynamic events schedule. With a blend of corporate and leisure guests, we cater to everything from private dinners and weddings to major conferences and sporting events, including regular visits from top cricket and football teams.

What You'll Do:

• Assist in managing a variety of events, including corporate conferences, private dinners, weddings, and gala events.
• Ensure smooth operations across 17 event spaces, handling guest lists ranging from 6 to 600.
• Work closely with clients to ensure events meet expectations and run efficiently.
• Coordinate with the kitchen, bar, and housekeeping teams to deliver exceptional service.
• Support the Conference & Banqueting Manager in managing the team and logistics.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in event management within a hotel or similar environment for at least two years.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong leadership abilities to manage a dynamic team.
• Ability to deliver high-quality service under pressure.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build client relationships.

Why Join Crowne Plaza?

• Diverse Events: Work on a wide range of events, from intimate dinners to large-scale conferences and sports team banquets.
• Career Development: Opportunities to grow within a respected hotel brand.
• Team Environment: Join a supportive and dedicated team that delivers exceptional guest experiences.

In addition to competitive rates of pay, we also offer:

Exclusive discounts for you, your friends and family

• Valor team member rates at our UK hotels, with rooms from just £30 B&B.
• Discounted stays for friends and family.
• 50% discount when dining in our restaurants and bars.
• Free meals while on duty, keeping you well-fuelled.
• Access to high-street discounts on a range of shops, experiences and more.
• Up to 40% savings on a wide range of bikes, with our Cycle To Work Scheme.
• Generous refer-a-friend bonuses, starting at £250.

Caring for your health and wellbeing, both in and outside of work

• A calendar of wellness activities from healthy lunches to wellbeing walks and pay day treats, not forgetting our annual #HealthyHabits campaign.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free confidential advice, 24/7, for you and your family, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
• Healthcare Cash Plan options, from just £5 per month.

Supporting your hospitality career growth

• Fully funded apprenticeship programmes.
• Internal development programmes, designed to support you as you grow within your role.
• Monthly and annual team member service awards, making sure your achievements are recognised and celebrated.

Fancy joining our team?

Valor Hospitality is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Across the UK, we currently operate 34 hotels across leading brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, DoubleTree by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Hotel Indigo, AC by Marriott and Courtyard by Marriott. We continue to have ambitious development and growth plans too, with three new luxury 5-star hotels planned to open in 2024.

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