Are you passionate about delivering exceptional hospitality and eager to join a dynamic team at one of the world's leading hotel brands? We are currently recruiting for a dedicated individual to join our team. We believe in creating memorable experiences for our guests and we want our associates to be at their best: to care for their holistic wellbeing, to feel a sense of belonging, to know their co-workers are committed to a culture of respect and kindness.
What is in it for you: In addition to receiving a salary of £12.71 and investment in your personal development, you will have access to an array of perks and discounts including:
- Free Meals on Duty: Enjoy complimentary meals while at work.
 - Uniform Provided: A professional uniform is supplied for all employees.
 - Explore Discounts: A Marriott Discount Card that offers benefits on hotel stays and F&B across 140 countries.
 - Pension Scheme: Participation in The People’s Pension.
 - Employee Assistance Programme: Free and confidential support for various challenges, including financial advice, stress, and health issues.
 - Career Development: Opportunities for career growth and internal transfers within Marriott's global network.
 - Training and Development: Access to training programs to enhance your skills and advance your career.
 - Free onsite Carparking 
 - Complimentary use of our Hotel Gym
 
Responsibilities: Here's what your journey with us entails:·        
- Coordination of all customer requirements,
including communication and completing verbally and in writing with the
customer the details of an event up to handover to operations on the day of
event execution.
 
 - Expertise
     in menu planning, food presentation, meeting room set ups, audio-visual
     and banquet service standards. Cooperate with Banqueting Operation and
     Kitchen team to develop new F&B concepts according to the Meetings
     Imagined.com purposes
 
 
Correct
     use of systems processes to ensure booking integrity, consistency &
     accuracy.
 - Sells
     to a pre-determined event and group strategy
 
 - Works
     within brand standards & systems processes
 
 - Generate
     incremental revenue and deliver excellent guest service.
 
 - Effectively
     manages bedrooms blocks and meeting space inventory for assigned groups
 
 - Conducts
     compelling show rounds to win the business
 
 - Proactively
     resolicits previous customers and event bookers for future opportunities.
 
 - Create
     contracts as required.
 
 - Serve
     the customer by understanding their needs and recommending the appropriate
     features and services that best meet their needs and exceed their
     expectations, while building a continuing relationship and loyalty to
     Marriott.
 
 - Understand
     the product we offer, including room types/layouts, capacities, and
     event/restaurant menus. Prepare all event documentation and coordinates
     with Sales, hotel departments, and customer to ensure successful delivery
     of hotel events of least complexity. Ensure compliance with Marriott
     Operating Standards to maintain brand integrity.
 
 - Display
     leadership in guest hospitality and ensure consistently high levels of
     customer service throughout all phases of hotel events.  Ensure
     products and services sold to Event Planners meet or exceed expectations,
     create loyalty and leads to increased market share. Strive to achieve
     ‘excellent’ scores in Event Satisfaction Survey (ESS)
 
 - Build
     the unit’s top line revenue by focusing on the post-contractual sale of
     products and services
 
 - Maximize
     revenue by up selling contracted products to event planners and
     attendees.  Identify additional revenue opportunities for the hotel
     based on the event profile.
 
 - Coordinate
     and communicate event & groups details both verbally and in writing to
     the customer and hotel operations. Follow-up with customers post-event.
 
 - Manage
     group room blocks and meeting space of assigned groups and/or events.
 
 - Work
     collaboratively with off-property sales channels (e.g., Event Booking
     Centre, Market Sales, Strategic Accounts) to ensure sales efforts are
     coordinated, complementary and not duplicative.
 
 - Proactively
     identify operational challenges associated with your groups & events
     team and work with the hotel staff and customer to solve these challenges
     and/or develop alternative solutions.
 
 - Use
     Opera Catering & PMS system to manage sales & account
     relationships, as well as appropriate catering/group/banqueting bookings.
     Ensure that information is correct, up to date and that databases are
     current.
 
 - Ensure
     forecasted revenue is always up to date.
 
 - Ensure
     that all diary entries are up to date with booking status, date booking
     taken, client details and telephone contact details and activities up to
     date.
 
 - Maintain
     an efficient and organised filing policy on all enquiries, options and
     confirmed bookings.
 
Safetyand Company Policies:
- Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures.
 - Report maintenance needs, accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to the manager.
 - Complete safety training and certifications.
 - Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional.
 - Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
 - Communicate with others using clear and professional language.
 - Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others.
 - Support the team to reach common goals.
 - Listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.
 - Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.
 
Note: This above description is not intended to establish a total definition of the job, but an outline of the duties. 
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
 - Related Work Experience: At least 1 year of related work experience in a customer service role.
 
Join us and be part of a team that values excellence, sustainability, and career growth. Apply today to start your journey with Marriott!