Are you a passionate and creative individual with a love for weddings and events? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and excel at connecting with people? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Albert's Standish is a beautiful and stylish wedding venue in the quaint and picturesque village of Standish is now on the lookout for a Senior Weddings& Events Co-ordinator to come join our fabulous team.
At the venue there are three available event spaces at the venue: the Library, the Drawing Room, and the Almond Room. Each space is licensed for ceremonies. The Library, the coziest option, can host up to 40 for a seated wedding breakfast, 50 for a ceremony, and 50 for a drinks reception. For larger groups, the Drawing Room comfortably accommodates up to 80 for a seated wedding breakfast, 100 for a ceremony, and 100 for a drinks reception. The grandest space, the Almond Room, is perfect for bigger gatherings, fitting up to 150 for a seated wedding breakfast, 150 for a ceremony, and 250 for a drinks reception. All rooms are adorned with beautiful lights and have private terraces for outdoor enjoyment.
What you’ll be doing
As Wedding & Events Sales Coordinator, you will be responsible to responding to all enquiries whether that be corporate, social or weddings, , taking every opportunity to up sell and identify sales opportunities
Ensuring a high conversion rate of enquiries to sales
You’ll conduct venue show arounds with clients displaying your knowledge of the venue, menus and packages available
Communicating with the Operations team to ensure each event exceeds the client expectations
Ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction, both pre-post and during each event. Conducting post event feedback requests to check satisfaction and secure repeat business if appropriate
Holding strong working relationships with all departments, including, kitchen, front of house and head office
Carrying out spot checks at events, ensuring high operational standards are met at the venue
Researching markets to identify opportunities and benchmarking
Assisting with the organisation and participation in Wedding & Event Open Days and Wedding Fairs at the venue
This role needs an enthusiastic and positive individual with exceptional attention to detail and has passion to go the extra mile for our customers! Previous experience within a similar role is essential for the right candidate with a passion for hospitality and delivering fantastic weddings and events.
What you’ll get
- 50% staff discount for you and one other on food in all our restaurants & bars
- Regular development reviews
- Committed culture where your ideas matter
- Staff welfare manager
- Regular staff parties