Conference, Events & Administration Coordinator

The Hotel

The Sebel Sydney Chatswood is a luxury apartment style property which is located in the heart of Chatswood and hosts both residents and guests. The Sebel Sydney Chatswood offers business and leisure luxury accommodation, as well as multiple conferencing and events spaces, located only a stone's throw away from Chatswood Station and Westfields.

The Role

Reporting to the General Manager, you will have the responsibility of securing and coordinating all the conference events and functions which take place at The Sebel Sydney Chatswood. You will manage strong relationships with senior decision makers from key PCO’s, corporate accounts and travel agents. Furthermore, your tasks will also include;

• Prepare, cook and present menu items as per client requests, within the cost margins specified by the hotel.
• Conduct room set-up and pack-down while servicing to ensure client needs are being met according to specifications of function event orders. 
• Hire equipment based on requirements highlighted on event orders.
• Provide food and drinks service to customers, maximising every opportunity to increase sales per person.
• Preparation and follow-up of conference enquiries in and drive sales to ensure conversion targets are achieved and monitor success on a monthly basis.
• Provide quotations for conference and events proposals covering venue, function, menu and accommodation costs ensuring revenue is maximised.
• Prepare weekly forecasts, ensuring adequate staffing levels are in place.
• Draft emails and letters to staff, residents and investors.
• Coordination of the monthly owner’s newsletter.
• Time-sheet administration.

Who you are?

• Bring in a strong passion for sales and events.
• Your Food Safety Supervisor Course. 
• You will be highly motivated and will have the ability to work autonomously.
• Excellent time management and administration skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, professional telephone manner, a high standard of personal presentation.
• The ability to produce an exemplary and consistent service to your clients.

What's in it for you?

• Discounted carparking and free dry cleaning & with hotel discounts of up to 70% off are available worldwide holidays will never be cheaper.
• Accor’s industry-leading training platforms Accor Academy and Typsy, supports your career development with unlimited access to qualifications, practical skills and leadership programs. 
• Opportunity to grow and develop your career within an international hotel group with over 400 hotels in Australia and New Zealand, and over 5000 globally, Accor offers limitless opportunities to grow your career within a supportive network of like-minded professionals. Work in an environment where we encourage you to bring your real self to work, unleash your creativity and have fun.

Our commitment to Inclusion and Diversity

We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. We offer reasonable adjustments to support you. If you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process, you're welcome to let us know.