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.