ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Job Number25095785
Job CategoryEvent Management
LocationSheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, 161 Elizabeth Street, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 2000
ScheduleFull Time
Located Remotely?N
Position Type Management
There is a key position to be filled at one of Australia’s most highly sought after hotels, Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park. Boasting lead in rooms at 42m2, seamless meetings and event space over 3 levels, a world class Club Lounge, pool and wellness spa, and 15 different suites for VIP guests, this hotel sells itself.

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As the Director of Events, you will oversee the day to day running of the Event Planning team including catering revenue and forecasting. This role includes overseeing the administrative processes associated with the pre-event and post-event phases of an event and the associated transitions between all event phases.
You will ensures a seamless turnover from sales to operations and back to sales while consistently delivering a high level of service. You will ensure the team maximizes revenue opportunities by upselling and accurately forecasting (catering and group rooms) for all events.

• Managing Event Planning Operations (pre-event, during and post event)
• Leading the Event Planning team
• Ensuring exceptional customer service
• Ensuring Hotel Leadership is aware of significant groups
• Works closely with stakeholders to ensure successful customer events.
• Manages customer budgets to maximize revenue and meet customer needs.
• Accurately forecast all events