About Jumeirah and Jumeirah at Etihad Towers:
At Jumeirah, we are committed to encouraging and developing our colleagues in world class environments. We value diversity and equal opportunity, employing over 14,000 colleagues from over 140 different countries including locations in Asia Pacific, CIS, Central Asia, Western and Eastern Europe, South America, Africa and the Middle East.
The business, social and gourmet hub of Abu Dhabi, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers offers a relaxed and bespoke urban lifestyle experience based on personalised care, craftsmanship, and a passion for unique culinary experiences. Located on the shores of the Arabian Gulf, the 5-star luxury city hotel spans 66 floors and includes 382 guest rooms and suites of refined elegance offering the latest technology and stunning Corniche and coastal views. The hotel features a Club Executive Lounge, 199 serviced residences, ten restaurants and bars including the signature restaurants Li Beirut and Quest, Talise Spa, Six P Gym, and one of the largest and most sophisticated hotel conferencing centres in the capital. Jumeirah at Etihad Towers was developed under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Suroor bin Mohammed Al Nahyan’s Projects Department.
About the Role: An opportunity has arisen for a Cluster Events Executive to join Jumeirah at Etihad Towers. The main and responsibilities of this role are:
To communicate effectively with the sales managers responsible for booking various group business, as well as all other department staff members who will be involved in carrying out the needs of a group/guests.
To act as the liaison between the client and the hotel for all of the client needs, (i.e. hotel rooms, catering and events, audio visual, transportation, off-site event recommendations)
The ability to have an excellent knowledge of hotel facilities and capacities and dimensions of meeting rooms.
To plan and/or attend and/or participate in meetings with hotel staff as well as pre convention meetings with groups.
The ability to develop creative and attractive menu presentations for potential clients
To conduct tours of the property with meeting planner and potential clients
Demonstrate a very good working knowledge of SOP’s, standard set-ups, floor plans & menus.
Preparation of BEO’s, Group Information Sheet, Event Amendments and other event documentation.
Ensure all event/group files are handed over in time by the sales manager in order to finalise details and prepare the BEO and group information sheets.
Check the bulletin board on a daily basis to ensure it is current.
The ability to provide input for the weekly and monthly forecast
Qualifications About you: The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:
- College diploma or equivalent in a hospitality related field
- Excellent communication skills
- All Hotel software skills
- Critical thinking skills
- At least 1 year experience in a similar position
About the Benefits:
This position offers a highly competitive salary and package which includes; your own single room accommodation, free transport to and from your place of work if company provided accommodation, uniform, laundry services, meals during working hours, annual flight ticket, medical and dental coverage, life and accident insurance, retail and leisure discounts, 50% discount off Jumeirah F&B Outlets and reduced hotel rates.
