Overview Salary R 10000.00 - R 12000.00 ( candidates will be required to provide proof of current earnings)It is a specific requirement that candidates applying for this position must currently be holding a a Banqueting / Events coordinator position.Requirements:
Tertiary Hospitality Diploma or similar3 - 5 years Hospitality experience - F&B / banqueting prefereableManagement experience – Ability to lead & manageStrong analytical skills, decision making, problem solving & results driven individualComputer literacy–MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Responsibilities:
To ensure that the agreed budgeted targets are achieved or exceeded.To ensure a prompt, courteous response and follow up to all enquiriesTo ensure that once a booking is confirmed, all details and requirements are noted, using a check list, so that nothing is omittedTo liaise with the client in advance and confirm exact number of attendees for functionTo ensure that entertainment has been booked as per specific client requirementsTo ensure that duty rosters are compiled, ensuring adequate staffing levels, including casual labour staffTo ensure coordinating, setup & running of the function as per client specification To ensure manager visibility at all times for the duration of the functionTo ensure correct information is forwarded to accounts department for billing purposes.To ensure effective briefing of all staff including casual staff before the function commences.Efficient sales and marketing of the banqueting venues and productGenerate sales in line with set monthly targets as set out in line with National TargetsEstablishes, develops and maintains business relationships with current and prospective clientsDo presentations for existing and prospective clientsResearch sources for developing prospective customers and seek information to determine their potential.Maintain, manage and build the customer databaseMonitor and follow up on client feedbackProvide feedback to Senior management via daily reports on sales enquiries / sales secured & prospective client