Events Coordinator
Career Custodians
- Camps Bay, Cape Town
- R12,000-15,000 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- 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.