Event Executive/ Assistant Event Manager

Job description

Here's To Your Journey with JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong.

JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong is one of Marriott International's 30 renowned hotel brands. As the world's leading hospitality company, we offer unmatched opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. We believe a great career is a journey of discovery and exploration.

The JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong located at One Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty is currently hiring an Event Executive/ Assistant Event Manager.

It's a powerful feeling, to belong. It's finishing each other's thoughts. Laughing at the same jokes. It's that moment you feel truly and completely yourself. It's working with people who treat you like family. At Marriott we know that when you feel at home, you'll make our guests feel at home. If this sounds like the place for you, join us.

Marriott International, Inc., is a leading lodging and hospitality company that develops, operates, and franchises hotels, corporate housing and related lodging facilities worldwide. Its heritage can be traced to a root beer stand opened in Washington, D.C., in 1927 by J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott. Today, Marriott International has more than 6,100 lodging properties located in the United States and 120other countries and territories.

JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong, the first JW Marriott brand in Asia is situated in the prestigious Pacific Place complex, offering 602 luxurious guestrooms; 8 superb food & beverage venues; dedicated events and meeting services; and leisure facilities. Named Aon Hewitt Best Employer in Hong Kong in 2011, 2013, 2015, 2016 and 2017, we are looking for people who are passionate about providing exceptional guest service to be part of our dynamic team.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Job Descriptions:

·  Responsible for preparing all event documentation and coordinates with Sales, property departments and customer to ensure consistent, high level service throughout pre-event, event and post-event phases of property events.
·  This position primarily handles events of average complexity.
·  Ensures their property events have a seamless turnover from sales to service back to sales.
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Recognizes opportunities to maximize revenue opportunities by up-selling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events.

·  Ensure staff is working together as a team.
·  Communicate with guests, other employees, or departments to ensure guest needs are met.
·  Respond to and try to fulfill any special banquet event arrangements.
·  Meet the group requirements and company standards, and resolve any problems.
·  Document pertinent information in appropriate department logbook.
·  Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees.
·  Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, and support team to reach common goals.

Requirements :

·  Degree holder in Hotel & Catering Management or related disciplines
·  A minimum of 3-4 years' events management experience in hospitality industry
·  Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
·  Well-versed in both written and spoken English and Chinese
·  Mature with positive thinking and guest oriented

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.