About EVENT
Our passion is people. Designers, housekeepers and chefs, DJ's, engineers, porters, baristas and accountants. We're for the passionate. The progressive. We include. We nurture talent and promote internally. When you work here, you don't just come to work, you bring yourself to work. Of course we love great food. Natural service. Beautiful art, elegant design. Cocktails. Music. Luxury. QT is part of EVENT Hospitality & Entertainment, a proudly Australian-owned company with over 100 years' experience in hospitality, entertainment and leisure in Australian & New Zealand.
About QT Gold Coast
The beachside destination everyone's waking up to. QT Gold Coast is your glowing ticket to the epicenter of a cultural gold rush, taking a cool left-hander to stardom by way of music, fashion, food and art done the easy way.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Conference & Events Executive to fit in with our busy team.
The successful applicant will look after both Conferences and Weddings. You must display a positive attitude and "can do" mindset with excellent attention to detail and commitment to high service standards.
You will take full ownership of your events from handling the initial sales enquiry to preparing proposals, event orders and contracts. You will also be required to keep all systems and reporting records up to date, conduct hotel site inspections and confidently liaise with all hotel departments amongst other day to day duties. You may be required to work on Saturdays to conduct Weddings site inspections and host weddings.
Skills and Experience
- Previous event co-ordination experience including use of Opera and Ivvy Sales and Catering system (or similar)
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Highly organised with excellent time management
- The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
QT Life
With a focus on art and design, QT Hotels & Resorts offer a personalised guest experience, unforgettable dining and a signature touch of quirk. As the ideal candidate for this role, you exude the QT Life. You celebrate individuality, thrive on the unexpected and never settle for ordinary. QT will become part of your DNA as you immerse yourself into our culture, while ensuring everything you do and deliver is 'QT'.
Benefits & Perks
- Renowned for our refreshingly local, down-to-earth experiences.
- Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.
- 50% off stays at EVENT hotels – Rydges, QT, Atura, JUCY Snooze and more.
- $2 movie tickets, plus Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more.
- Rapid career growth opportunities through our EVENT network.
- Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.
- Australia and NZ’s largest and most diverse experiences company.