Job Description - Conference & Events Coordinator (HOT0B3UL)
Work Locations Hilton Queenstown Hotel
Kawarau Village
79 Peninsula Rd
Queenstown 9300
Working for Hilton
Located on the shores of Lake Wakatipu, our lakeside resort features 5-star amenities including a 25 meter heated indoor pool, fitness center, eforea spa and outdoor terrace with lake views. Guests can sample the best of New Zealand cuisine at one of the multiple dining options and Pinot Pit by Wakatipu Grill serves a wide range of local wines.
Our unique location here in Queenstown offers our guests two hotels from the Hilton brand to choose from - Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa and DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown. Hilton is a leading global hospitality company, covering the entire accommodation sector from luxury hotels and resorts to upscale, affordable properties.
What will I be doing?
As Conference & Events Coordinator, your role will be to provide excellent and comprehensive event orders to deliver and exceed customer expectations. More specifically, you will be performing the following tasks:
Jointly responsible for the overall function of the Conference & Events Department
Conduct site inspections, site recce and menu tastings with organisers
Act as a point of contact and support for hotel clients of all levels, encompassing conferences, incentives and events
Handle event management for all group sizes and produce accurate banquet event orders
Actively drive sales activities and follow up on client enquiries to confirm sales
Ensure accurate and up to date customer information in Event booking system
What are we looking for?
In your new role, you will be working on behalf of our Guests and collaborating with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:
A minimum of 1 year experience in an events planning/operational capacity (preferably within the Hotel/Hospitality Industry)
Strong organisational, planning and communication skills
Fantastic attention to detail
A tertiary level qualification or equivalent experience
Positive attitude and ability to respond to a range of different work situations
Thrive at Hilton
Thrive at Hilton is our Team Member Value Proposition. It supports the well-being and performance of our Team Members with industry-leading benefits, recognition and support to meet Team Member's professional needs. As extraordinary hospitality professionals, we work together to make Hilton a great place to work and to build rewarding careers for ourselves and our colleagues.
When you pursue a career at Hilton, you are part of a unique global enterprise characterised by the closeness of its Team Members. Wherever you are in the world, you share a special connection and sense of community that makes #TeamHilton a great place to be your best.
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