Wedding Coordinator

5 months ago


Hythe, United Kingdom Mercure Hythe Imperial Hotel Full time

**Wedding Coordinator - Salary £25,000 per annum**

The Hythe Imperial has stood at the heart of the beautiful seaside town for hundreds of years. Replete with Victorian splendour, it offers guests the chance to bask in the coastal air and panoramic sea views while enjoying friendly and attentive service from our enthusiastic team. The Hythe Imperial has hosted families, couples, business visitors and locals and each guest has got something unique out of their stay.

This an exciting and rare opportunity to be part of an exceptional team at an exceptional time. We are looking for someone that has both passion and ambition that sets you apart from your peers, we want someone that can deliver true craftmanship and quality with true charm and flair, then join us in creating the best team in the business.

**The Person**:
**The Wedding Coordinator role would ideally suit someone who comes from a pro-active sales background. You will be responsible for driving the weddings from the point of the enquiry, through to conversion, through to the final details on the day.**

**Principle job duties and responsibilities**:

- To discuss the function with a client, ascertaining and noting their exact needs.
- To show the client the various facilities available, advising and discussing the merits of the carious options.
- To advise and discuss the choice of menus.
- To conduct show rounds, regular open evenings, and wedding fayres both internally and externally
- To advise and discuss alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage requirements.
- To assist in the completion of administration of all future Weddings.
- To advise and discuss table plans with the Operations Team.
- To confirm the availability of the facilities required.
- To update all departments of any amendments for future Function Sheets immediately.
- To be constantly aware of new business opportunities and action the requirements and pass on details to the Sales Office Manager.
- To follow up on all wedding sales activities.
- To ensure that all necessary stationery requirements are in place.
- At all times to be aware of and practice good customer relations, assisting guests in any way which does not adversely affect other customers.
- To report any suspicious packages or parcels to management without delay.
- To take part in any fire or evacuation drills and ensure complete familiarization with all exits, including those normally used by customers, as well as fire escapes.
- To be continually aware of, and maintain, the highest standards of personal hygiene and dress.
- To attend meetings and training courses as required.
- To ensure maximum security of all areas under your control.
- To comply with all statutory and legal requirements.
- To carry out any other reasonable duties as directed by the management.

This role is full time 40 hours a week and will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

**The Benefits**:

- **Staff Meals are provided**

**Staff Uniform is provided**
- **Free use of the Gym and Swimming Pool (Friends and Family discounts available)**
- **20% discount on Spa Treatments**

**All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- Free parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Tips

**Experience**:

- Event Management: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person


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