Event Coordinator

Job description

Let your passion for discovery become a career. Explore, discover, share, and inspire at St Pancras London

St. Pancras London is a five-star hotel that fuses Victorian elegance with contemporary luxury. It is home to 38 opulent Chambers Suites and 207 stylish guestrooms, offering refined comfort with modern amenities. Guests can enjoy superb dining and expertly crafted cocktails in a unique selection of restaurants and bars, unwind at the serene St. Pancras Spa, or host events in elegant meeting rooms, including the historic Ladies Smoking Room. Ideally located beside St. Pancras International, the hotel is a gateway to memorable experiences in the heart of King’s Cross. From its Grand Staircase to its world-class service, St. Pancras London is more than a place to stay – it’s a place to belong, grow and be part of something extraordinary.

What is in it for you: 

In addition to receiving a competitive salary and investment in your personal development, you will have access to an array of perks and discounts including:

·  28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), with increasing entitlement based on length of service.
·  Annual Performance Review pay adjustments.
·  Complimentary gym and spa access.
·  Free meals while at work.
·  Dry-cleaning service availability for uniforms. 
·  Complimentary enrolment in BenefitHub, granting unlimited deals from various retailers and more.
·  50% discount at any of the St. Pancras outlets.
·  Marriott Discount Card offering benefits on hotel stays, room upgrades, gift shop purchases, and F&B across 130 countries.
·  Travel ticket season loan.
·  Life Assurance Scheme
·  Cycle to work scheme.
·  Employee Assistance Programme access.
·  Mental Health First Aiders within the team
·  Comprehensive Training and Development programme participation.
·  Awards and recognition celebrations, among many other benefits
·  Outstanding Wellness program     

Position Summary:  

As a Groups & Events Executive at St. Pancras you will take the responsibility for group bookings, meetings & special events. You will ensure a high level of service throughout the complete transaction and through co-ordination with the Regional Sales Office, hotel departments, and customer, takes total responsibility of the finalization of the assigned group & events. Actively upsells each business opportunity to maximize revenue.  Achieves personal and team related revenue goals.  Ensures business is turned over properly and in a timely fashion for proper service delivery. Join a team that transforms one of London’s most iconic landmarks into a stage for unforgettable experiences, where your passion for events meets the elegance of a hotel that’s as historic as it is extraordinary.

Responsibilities: Here's what your journey with us entails

·  Prepares all group and event documentation to the satisfaction of the customer (BEO), and conducts show arounds where appropriate. 
·  Manages group room blocks and meeting space of assigned groups and/or events. 
·  Carry out other duties as may be required to ensure the hotel operation is properly maintained to provide total guest satisfaction.•To be able to process a group in both Opera and Marsha to include setting up a group block, naming a group, making changes, cancelling a group in both systems and changing room rates.. 
·  Ensures that the correct contracts and administration are completed and filed in an orderly fashion, to give quick access to client information. 
·  Uses Opera catering & PMS system to manage sales & account relationships, as well as appropriate catering/group/banqueting bookings. Ensure that information is correct, up to date and that databases are current. 
·  Send out daily amendments for the events team to the total hotel.
·  Looks after the financial obligations of the department such as raising purchase orders, check book maintenance and paying suppliers. 
·  Raising commission invoices for agencies on behalf of the Event Manager 
·  Update electronic signage as per the Events of the day.
·  Follows all hotel and company policies.

Join Our Team:  Ready to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the future of luxury hospitality? If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about making a difference, we want to hear from you.

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

The Autograph Collection is a growing collection of four and five-star independent hotels, each offering unique and memorable experiences. Each hotel is thoughtfully chosen for its quality, originality, bold character, and ability to offer today’s traveler a range of unique experiences suited to their individual sense of style and adventure. All Autograph Collection hotels look to attract The Individualist, the brand's target consumer. The Individualist is someone who uses travel as an opportunity to add to their personal narrative – in essence they are hand selecting our hotels whether for personal or corporate travel because it is much more than simply a place to rest. In joining Autograph Collection, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team, and become the best version of you.