Full Time Trainee Wedding Planner and Event Co-ordinator

One of Queensland's leading venues, Preston peak Winery Function Centre, has a vacancy for a trainee Wedding Planner and Event Co-ordinator.

Your key duties will be the operational execution of Weddings, including of the one on one wedding planning process with clients, through to the set-up & coordination of the day’s proceedings.  

 You must have a high level of attention to detail, be well presented and possess excellent communication skills.

As a Wedding Planner and Event Co-ordinator, you shall work closely with the General Manager & Wedding Planning Team to fulfil the following tasks independently, and with autonomy. 

A little of what you will be doing:

• Confidently execute planning appointments with couples in a face to face fashion, understanding that after hours and weekend appointments are required in order to best suit couples time frames & requirements. 
• Provide dedicated administrative support to couples from the time of hand-over, until and inclusive of the day of the wedding to ensure the smooth & seamless coordination of all wedding planning requirements
• Manage all Wedding related operational tasks in all coordination aspects inclusive of liaising with all internal and external suppliers for logistical requirements.  This includes stylists, photographers, florists, external hire & entertainment, cake suppliers etc.  Co-ordinate weddings daily, as required - you will be the main point of contact for all operational on the day coordination.  
• Planning weddings daily – you will be the couples go to for all elements related to the wedding planning experience following confirmation of booking. 
• Host wedding menu tastings to meet with couples and assist wedding coordinator on the night in networking with couples. 
• Liaise with suppliers for bump-in and out on the day of wedding 
• Communication with MC, front of house team & kitchen on the night of wedding / event to execute a smooth & seamless order of service. 
• All administrative duties for Runsheet preparation.
• On the day of the wedding setting up of the finishing touches; set-up of client items as required
• Set-Up, Pack-Down, supervision of weddings & events, as required.

Key Requirements:

• Experience working in the wedding and Events industry is an advantage but not necessary
• Weekend availability is a must

Please email your detailed resume, including details of any prior experience to Brianna - *******@prestonpeak.com