Hilton
Event Planner
Job Location
Burton-On-Trent, United Kingdom
Job Description
Kick Start your career and join the team at Hilton St Georges Park, proud to be the home of English football.
This unique Hilton property based outside Burton upon Trent (DE13 9PD) is the home of the 28 English Football Teams while also offering the opportunity to work for the biggest player in global hospitality, Hilton.
Be part of a high preforming team, creating a home from home for our leisure guests, world class sport teams and corporate clients.
When we say unique we mean it! Offering 228 contemporary bedrooms, complemented by a wonderful food and beverage offering including the relaxing Crossbar, Restaurant and Coffee Lounge which is proud to service Starbucks. In addition we have high quality meeting and events space, Spa and top class fitness facilities surrounded by acers of Staffordshire countryside including 13 outdoor football pitches including a replica of the Wembley pitch.
Do you want to join the Worlds #1 best workplace, awarded by Great Place to Work and Fortune? If so, we have a world of opportunities available for you at Hilton!
We can offer you....
What will I be doing?
As an Event Planner, you will plan all the final details for the Meetings and Events taking place within the hotel, ranging from corporate meetings of 50, to large gala dinners for 300 guests. You will liaise with the client until the event takes place, ensuring all their requests are arranged, and giving advice where necessary.
• Work with the client, to understand their needs, and offer the best operational solutions
• Using Delphi, create an accurate BEO, capturing all the client's requirements
• Ensure the operational team are fully aware of the schedule for all events
• Focus on a consistently executed up-selling approach
• Build strong relationships with customers to fully understand their needs and ensure repeat business
• Arrange and carry out Hotel show rounds and menu tastings
• Ensure the complete administration and execution of all planned events
What are we looking for?
An Event Planner serving Hilton Worldwide Brand hotels and vacations are always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
• Good organisational and administration skills
• Positive attitude and good communication skills
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
• Confident telephone manner
• High level of IT skills
• Excellent grooming standards
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
• Demonstrated previous experience working in the Conference & Events function
• Knowledge of the hotel property management systems
EVERY JOB MAKES THE STAY.
At Hilton, It Matters Where You Stay, but The Stay is only one side of the story. We know it takes hundreds of jobs to create unforgettable experiences for our guests - and behind every job, there's an extraordinary person working to make each Stay magical. That's why at Hilton, Every Job Makes the Stay.
Find out more about all our brands and hotels - Hilton Brands | Global Hospitality Company
Location: Burton-On-Trent, GB
Posted Date: 11/3/2024
This unique Hilton property based outside Burton upon Trent (DE13 9PD) is the home of the 28 English Football Teams while also offering the opportunity to work for the biggest player in global hospitality, Hilton.
Be part of a high preforming team, creating a home from home for our leisure guests, world class sport teams and corporate clients.
When we say unique we mean it! Offering 228 contemporary bedrooms, complemented by a wonderful food and beverage offering including the relaxing Crossbar, Restaurant and Coffee Lounge which is proud to service Starbucks. In addition we have high quality meeting and events space, Spa and top class fitness facilities surrounded by acers of Staffordshire countryside including 13 outdoor football pitches including a replica of the Wembley pitch.
Do you want to join the Worlds #1 best workplace, awarded by Great Place to Work and Fortune? If so, we have a world of opportunities available for you at Hilton!
We can offer you....
- Annual Salary of £26,000.
- Free and healthy meals when on duty
- Grow your Career !
- Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
- A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes - Find out what and how we are doing (https://cr.hilton.com)
- Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
- Team Member Referral Program
- High street discounts: with Perks at Work
- Holiday: 28 daysincluding bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
- Discounted dental and health cover
- Free Parking
- Subsidised Taxi Scheme
- Guest Experience Day after successfully passing probation
- Modern and inclusive Team Member's areas
What will I be doing?
As an Event Planner, you will plan all the final details for the Meetings and Events taking place within the hotel, ranging from corporate meetings of 50, to large gala dinners for 300 guests. You will liaise with the client until the event takes place, ensuring all their requests are arranged, and giving advice where necessary.
• Work with the client, to understand their needs, and offer the best operational solutions
• Using Delphi, create an accurate BEO, capturing all the client's requirements
• Ensure the operational team are fully aware of the schedule for all events
• Focus on a consistently executed up-selling approach
• Build strong relationships with customers to fully understand their needs and ensure repeat business
• Arrange and carry out Hotel show rounds and menu tastings
• Ensure the complete administration and execution of all planned events
What are we looking for?
An Event Planner serving Hilton Worldwide Brand hotels and vacations are always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
• Good organisational and administration skills
• Positive attitude and good communication skills
• Commitment to delivering a high level of customer service
• Confident telephone manner
• High level of IT skills
• Excellent grooming standards
It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:
• Demonstrated previous experience working in the Conference & Events function
• Knowledge of the hotel property management systems
EVERY JOB MAKES THE STAY.
At Hilton, It Matters Where You Stay, but The Stay is only one side of the story. We know it takes hundreds of jobs to create unforgettable experiences for our guests - and behind every job, there's an extraordinary person working to make each Stay magical. That's why at Hilton, Every Job Makes the Stay.
Find out more about all our brands and hotels - Hilton Brands | Global Hospitality Company
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Location: Burton-On-Trent, GB
Posted Date: 11/3/2024
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