Address About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture. At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location: When you think about Four Seasons, we hope unparalleled luxury comes to mind. But what is luxury, really? Our answer may surprise you. To us, true luxury is a meaningful sense of belonging. It is a dedicated focus on how people want to be treated, grounded in the genuine care you experience during your stay and defined by an abundance of humanity and generosity. This starts with our passionate team, welcoming you to be the centre of our world, anywhere in the world – and always with a distinctly human touch. The views are just the beginning at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney, located at the epicentre of the historic Rocks district, sparkling Harbour and buzzing CBD. Chic rooms and suites embrace the iconic attractions just steps away, while the award-winning restaurant and street front bar are destinations unto themselves.
What you will do:
Liaise closely and directly with clients in the planning stages of conferences, social and corporate events and group accommodation
Work closely with all key hotel operational departments to ensure service execution whilst groups and functions/events are in house and in turn ensuring the clients satisfaction
Foster a strong working relationship with fellow sales and marketing team members to provide smooth and efficient planning in the lead up to conferences/events and group accommodation
Work together with our on-site AV company to provide audio visual needs for conferences and events, as well as other outside suppliers and contractors engaged by the client or hotel to provide services
Coordinate and negotiate the sales efforts between sales department and catering to insure proper utilization of function space to yield maximum revenues
Be proactive in upselling and maximizing revenue relating to conference, banqueting, and food and beverage services
What you will bring:
At least 2 years previous experience in an event planning role in a large hotel or function centre operation
Able to prioritize and work through multiple files and tasks simultaneously
Strong communication and attention to the finer details relating to planning and executing of events and group business
The ability to forge strong connections and rapport with internal and external stakeholders
Solid local market knowledge
Sound knowledge of computer systems
What we offer:
Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
Excellent Training and Development opportunities
Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort
Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
Complimentary Employee Meals
Candidates will need the right to work in Australia.
If you feel this is the role for you we would love to hear from you!
