Job Introduction
Our Event Planner will work with organisers to plan and coordinate the food and beverage requirements for their event whilst maximising on all commercial opportunities.
You will build positive relationships with existing and potential clients, identifying key requirements, budgets and expectations, proposing the most appropriate solution, finalising these requirements, and ensuring a full and timely handover of information to the key stakeholders.
You may also be required to support other departments, including but not limited to our front of house operations.
More about the role:
As our Event Planner you will report to the Sales Manager/GM and work as part of the onsite team, and alongside venue colleagues and partners, coordinate the sale of all food, beverage and associated services at the Swansea.comz
- You will ensure the safe and secure execution of all operational activities on behalf of all stakeholders, and that all legislative and venues operational procedures and standards are applied to provide a consistent and safe service for all employees, customers and guests
- Personally event coordinate commercial corporate, private conferences and events and collate completed work orders, floor plans, and monthly schedules on a weekly basis for the operational C&E meeting
- Acquire a good knowledge of all products to be able to advise individual customers on their product choice, maximising all sales opportunities to support in meeting revenue targets and continually developing our service
- You will manage the client online booking tool and the client account/bookings with the ops team including ad-hoc requests and raising PO numbers. Collect deposit payments and to ensure that these are in line with the new payment plans and Terms and Conditions
- Provide administrational support to the operations department including but not restricted to producing signage, event menus, table plans and place cards
Who you are:
- By adopting our core values for teamwork and collaboration you should share our passion for providing an excellent visitor experience
- You will have a passion for the events industry, be an effective communicator and have a sound, demonstrable knowledge of food and drink
- A self-confident, approachable individual who can prioritise, excellent organisational and time management skills
- You will hold a professional and confident telephone manner
- Achieving compliance, customer feedback and complaint handling will also be part of your role
What we'll give:
Event Planner
- £24,000 - £26,000 per annum, 40 hours per week
- Compass exclusive offers on PerksAtWork
- Access to a wide range of programs to train and develop you
- Free meals on duty
- Pension contribution
- Medicash
- Eyecare vouchers
- Free Parking
You will be working at Swansea City Football Club both on match days and non match days. Swansea.com Stadium is home to both Swansea City Football Club and Ospreys Rugby Club.
Working in true partnership with our client, we will deliver a business that is guest focused, sustainable, exciting, innovative, and profitable. You will be integral to this vision and will be passionate about creating something special.
Who we are:
As part of Compass, you have the opportunity to work behind the scenes at sports and leisure events, oilrigs and military bases, and in the heart of schools, hospitals, care homes, client offices and boardrooms – some 6,000+ locations across the UK and Ireland.
We do it all and so could you. Apply now and join the family!
Levy Restaurants UK is the sports, leisure and hospitality sector of Compass Group UK and Ireland and British partner to Levy Restaurants US. A hospitality market leader, Levy Restaurants provides individual character to each of its clients through focusing on delicious food, great atmosphere and legendary service.
We are an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.
Please note that we reserve the right to remove this advert prior to the advertised date, dependent on the level of response received. You are therefore advised to apply at your earliest convenience.