Belmond

Groups and Events Administrator

Belmond  •  Cape Town, ZA (Onsite)  •  3 days ago
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Job Description

Here at Mount Nelson, our venues provide the perfect setting; whether you’re planning a large-scale business event, a showstopping wedding reception or a more intimate cocktail party, our Groups and Events team puts together some incredible events! If you’re looking to develop your skills and be part of the future of luxury, this is your moment.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

  • To preparing event quotes and following up on quotations sent and if provisional bookings need to be made, inserting into Sales & Catering with correct estimations.
  • Assisting with inserting rooming lists when required
  • Assisting with writing group welcome cards for arrival guests in calligraphy with neat hand writing
  • Quote and contract smaller potential event business through all available booking channels.
  • Answer event enquiry calls in a pleasant and courteous manner, in accordance to LQA standards.
  • Ensure all relevant event information is communicated in a timely fashion.
  • Manage event site inspections in conjunction with the Sales team.
  • Spend time in each function / event to ensure that the guests and organisers are well looked after and to support banqueting where needed.
  • Preparing and ensuring all small event bookings are accurate and in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
  • Ensure the accurate and timeous invoicing and that payment is received.
  • To ensure that function sheets are compiled accurately on a weekly basis and that any changes are recorded on change sheets and distributed to the relevant parties.
  • Preparing the daily change sheet and distributing accordingly.
  • Preparing the weekly function run pack and distributing accordingly.
  • Taking refunds, commission claims etc. to accounts daily.
  • Printing of all menus, name place cards and door cards.
  • To actively participate in cost savings exercises applicable to your working area.
  • Assisting clients with floor plans when required with the use of Visrez
  • To ensure that all details pertaining to Event functions e.g client files, contract and confirmation letters are accurate, recorded and relevant parties are kept up to date as required.
  • Follow up daily on PM's and accounts outstanding.

Requirements

What You Bring

  • Diploma or Degree from a reputable hotel school – preferred
  • 1-3 years Groups/Events/Conferencing Experience within a luxury environment -preferred
  • Previous junior sales and reservations experience - advantageous
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong administrative skills
  • Computer literacy
  • Team & Goal Orientated

Benefits

What We Offer:

At Mount Nelson, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture built on kindness, active listening, and genuine connections with our colleagues and guests. We offer a comprehensive range of compensation, perks and benefits including:

  • Competitive basic salary and benefits
  • Loyalty and recognition rewards programs
  • Employee Assistance & Wellness programs  

We strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. With a commitment to your ongoing development, you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry. Join us and be part of creating unforgettable moments for our guests, communities, and each other

Belmond

About Belmond

Belmond was born from a passion for connecting discerning travellers with the world’s most remarkable properties, locations and journeys. From hotels and trains to river cruises and safaris, Belmond curates incomparable experiences and crafts unforgettable stories. With a legacy spanning over 45 years, since the acquisition of Hotel Cipriani in Venice in 1976, Belmond has grown into a global collection of 43 properties spread across 24 countries and territories. Exceptional destinations connected by legendary journeys are the very soul of Belmond, where the path that brings you to a place is as important as the destination itself. A pioneer of slow travel, Belmond has been operating the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express since 1982. The group later expanded to include pristine beach resorts, such as Maroma on the Riviera Maya, historic hideaways such as Villa San Michele in the Florentine foothills, urbane icons, such as Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro, and gateways to UNESCO world heritage sites, such as Hotel das Cataratas in Brazil’s Iguassu National Park. As proud custodians of storied properties, Belmond is committed to building on the past to create a new legacy: the heritage of the future. Working with communities and local talents, together with the world's most respected chefs, designers and artists, Belmond continues its purpose of perpetuating the legendary art of travel. Since 2019, Belmond has been part of the world’s leading luxury group, LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton).

Industry
Travel & Hospitality
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
Unknown
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