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Conference and Banquet Floor Manager

Hilton Brighton Metropole

Kings Road
Brighton, BN1 2FU
United Kingdom

340 Room Hotel
Managed By Hilton
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Full-Time

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This is the occasion you have been waiting for!

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIESAT THE WORLD'S #1 BEST WORKPLACE, AWARDED BY GREAT PLACE TO WORK & FORTUNE.  – No two days or two hotels are the same, but our spirit and passion for hospitality always brings all our teams together to create a culture of inclusiveness, positivity and drive to achieve our common goal. “To share the light and warmth of hospitality”. With amazing training, resources and support from both managers and colleagues, there is always an opportunity to develop and grow

Annual Salary of £25,956.

A WORLD OF REWARDS

  • Uniform provided and laundered
  • Free and healthymeals when on duty
  • Grow your Career !
  • Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
  • A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing (https://cr.hilton.com)
  • Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
  • Team Member Referral Program
  • High street discounts: with Perks at Work
  • Holiday: 28 daysincluding bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
  • Discounted dental and health cover
  • Discounted Car Parking
  • Up to 4 weeks temporary accommodation if relocatingat a discounted rate
  • Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas

A Conference and Banquet Floor Manager is responsible for managing all Conference and Banquet floor operations to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience while optimising sales and ensuring department targets are met.

What will I be doing?

As a Conference and Banquet Floor Manager, you will be responsible for managing all Conference and Banquet floor operations to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Conference and Banquet Floor Manager will also be required to optimise sales and provide leadership to the team to ensure targets are met. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

  • Manage all Conference and Banqueting floor operations
  • Maintain exceptional levels of customer service
  • Ensure compliance of brand standards
  • Evaluate guest satisfaction levels with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Awareness of trends and propose ideas to build the range and quality of Conference and Banquet
  • Optimise sales and contain costs, identifying any areas for action
  • Maintain good communication and work relationships in all hotel areas and with external customers and suppliers
  • Ensure staffing levels cover business demands
  • Ensure that training is carried out on an ongoing basis
  • Ensure communication meetings are conducted and post-meeting minutes generated
  • Manage staff performance issues in compliance with company policies and procedures
  • Recruit, manage, train and develop the Front Office team
  • Assist other departments wherever necessary

What are we looking for?

A Conference and Banquet Floor Manager serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

  • Strong knowledge of hotel/leisure/service sector
  • Record of success in Conference and Beverage, specifically the ability to deliver profit, control costs, and build customer loyalty
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Exceptional leadership skills to create a winning team

It would be advantageous in this position for you to demonstrate the following capabilities and distinctions:

  • Conference and Banquet Operations experience in a managerial position in hotel/Events Centre or similar
  • Degree or diploma in Hotel Management or equivalent
  • Passion for delivering exceptional levels of guest service

EVERY JOB MAKES THE STAY.

At Hilton, It Matters Where You Stay, but The Stay is only one side of the story. We know it takes hundreds of jobs to create unforgettable experiences for our guests – and behind every job, there’s an extraordinary person working to make each Stay magical.  That’s why at Hilton, Every Job Makes the Stay.

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Posted March 17, 2024

Hilton Brighton Metropole

At A Glance

Set on the vibrant Brighton seafront, Hilton Brighton Metropole perfectly captures the character of this much-loved city while retaining Victorian elegance and charm. From our stylish dining venues to the modern health club facilities, we provide the perfect base from which to explore Brighton's culture and diversity. Even with contemporary touches throughout the hotel, the heritage and character of our 125 year history shines brightly through.

We are a large South of England conference hotel with 33 meeting rooms, including four exhibition halls. The Oxford Suite can accommodate up to 1,000 seats, while the Exhibition Hall suite offers 5,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. With prime access to the seafront and the city center, delegates can explore Brighton and the surrounding areas.

  • Schmoo by the Sea
  • Waterhouse Bar & Terrace
  • 1890 At The Met
  • The Salt Room Restaurant