EVENTS CO-ORDINATOR – CAMPS BAY – WESTERN CAPE Full Time

Minimum Requirements:

• Hotel Management / Events Management Qualification (advantageous)
• At least 2 years experience in the same or similar position
• Proven experience in event planning / co-ordination in a corporate environment

Duties and responsibilities

• Product development, sales and operational delivery of the event concept
• Assist in driving sales through launching new product packages, opening key accounts and cross selling to maximise market share for the group
• Monitor and increase sales of all facilities
• The events department is responsible for the coordination of:
  • All event venue bookings of all properties, including The Bay Hotel, The Camps Bay Retreat, Pezula Nature hotel and Spa, The Farmhouse Hotel and Harbour House Hotel
  • Handling all bookings for special events, including, but not limited to, Valentines day, Mother’s Day, Father’s day, Christmas, New Years
• Ensure all coordination, billing and event procedures are adhered to according to company policies and procedures
• Assist in managing relationships with key external suppliers
• Develop and manage relationships with PCO’s and key multi-national clients
• Research and keep up to date with all banqueting equipment, methods and techniques
• Awareness of health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving, and building maintenance in all banqueting facilities
• Meticulous coordination of all the details of events to client satisfaction

• Ensure that costs are kept to a minimum (whilst providing a satisfactory product)
• Staff management with regards to the set up and operations of an event.