Functions & Events Coordinator

1 day ago

Sunshine Coast, Australia Oaks Hotels Full time

Company Description

Minor Hotels is an international hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a diverse portfolio of over 530 properties. Through our Anantara, Avani, Elewana, Oaks, NH Hotels, NH Collection, nhow and TIVOLI properties, Minor Hotels operates in 50+ countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and South America.

Minor Hotels AU & NZ is a proud leader in strata titled accommodation management with numerous Hotels, Resorts and Residential Apartment buildings throughout Australia and New Zealand.

**Job Description**:
We are looking for a passionate and driven part time or casual Functions & Events professional who enjoys creating exceptional customer experiences.

In this role you will be responsible for dealing with all types of clients who need to arrange a function or event at our beautiful Oaks Sunshine Coast Oasis Resort.

From start to finish, you will be involved with the sales process from the initial quote, contract and coordinating the event.

**The role includes the following responsibilities**:

- Facilitate all elements of the event planning process for all events as required, including but not limited to event orders, contracts, invoicing, vendor and internal departments liaison
- Qualify each event proposal, accepting those which match availabilities and are in line with conference marketing and strategy plan
- Assist with promotional ideas
- Implement and send out specials
- Assist with negotiations for space contracts and book event space, arrange food and beverage, order supplies and audio-visual equipment, ensure appropriate décor (florals, linens, colour schemes, etc.).
- Actively promote restaurant, events and conferencing

**Qualifications**:

- Functions/Events Management experience
- Excellent customer service and sales skills
- Sound verbal and written communication skills
- An understanding of project management concepts (scheduling, cost, and time management)
- Highly driven, creative, self-starter who is a natural problem solver
- Must be proficient in MS Office programs

Additional Information
**Join our positive and vibrant team and be rewarded with these team benefits**:

- 50% discounts on accommodation across all Minor Hotel brands in AUS and NZ
- Discount when you visit any of our restaurants, cafes, bars and wellness retreats
- Hundreds of discount savings and earn cashback at your favourite retailers
- Discounts on 530 Minor hotels and F&B outlets across the globe
- 50% off The Coffee Club VIP membership
- Furniture, Australia Zoo, Medibank insurance discounts
- Secondments and promotion opportunities across Minor Hotel globally
- Career progression & education assistance
- Additional paid leave including Birthday and Study leave
- Wellbeing programs (Uprise)
- Reward & Recognition programs
- Team member referral program
- Uniform provided
- Laundry allowance for some roles*

Joining Minor means you become a partner in a diverse, expanding global organization with limitless opportunities to thrive and achieve. Minor International includes three key business units: Minor Hotels, Minor Food, and Minor Lifestyle. With a team of over 66,000 and operating over 60 countries Minor International is one of the fastest growing hospitality, restaurant, and lifestyle companies in the Asia Pacific Region.

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