Events Coordinator – JW Marriott Grosvenor House

Job Number 24132612

Job Category Food and Beverage & Culinary

Location JW Marriott Grosvenor House London, 86-90 Park Lane, London, London, United Kingdom

Schedule Full-Time

Located Remotely? N

Relocation? N

Position Type Non-Management

Marriott International portfolio of brands includes both JW Marriott and Marriott Hotels.

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International’s luxury portfolio and consists of more than 110 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you’re happy, our guests will be happy. It’s as simple as that. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you’ll be part of a community and enjoy a true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can really pursue your passions in a luxury environment. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That’s The JW Treatment™.

Grosvenor House Located on Park Lane in the heart of Mayfair, our distinguished 5-star hotel offers exceptional accommodation, epicurean delights and sweeping views over Hyde Park. This grand 5-star hotel celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2019. JW Marriott Grosvenor House London welcomes celebrities, royalty and business leaders to Mayfair throughout its history and continues to do so. London is on the doorstep, the hotel is a stone’s throw from Bond Street, Knightsbridge, Regent Street, Buckingham Palace, V&A, Natural History & Science museums and the West End. Our guests are able to experience modern luxury in a place where they can be mindful and present, and indulge in the inspired service and nourishing surroundings.

We welcome you to join our global and diverse family and are currently recruiting for an Event Executive. Your positive energy and people-pleasing mindset are an important part of why our guests continue to choose us as their hotel of choice. Every day presents a new opportunity to interact with associates from all over the world, giving you new inspiration and perspective where training and developing is at the core of everything we do for our people.

What you’ll do as one of Event Coordinator:

As one of our Event Executives, you would form part of the extensive Event Management team and will be keenly focused on delivering exceptional experiences for our guests who attend large scale events in a variety of event spaces. The role is key to supporting the Event Managers to ensure all the Hotel events are executed with consistently high-level service throughout the event transaction.

Time management, attention to detail and good organisation are key skills, as is the ability to connect and build rapport with a diverse range of colleagues and customers. A sense of teamwork, self-awareness and cooperation are required to fulfill the role and also help to maintain the very positive working environment.

What we’re looking for

• Background in Hospitality and / or an events related discipline

• Looking to move into a supervisory Event Management role

• Great conversational and presentation skills and teamwork spirit

• Positive outlook and outgoing personality

• Service oriented demeanor

• Previous event experience

• A good understanding of event operations would be useful

Event Manager rewards and lifestyle benefits:

• An opportunity to be part of an award winning international brand where we celebrate your unique talent

• Growth opportunities in the largest hospitality brand in the world – national and international transfers for the right candidates within Marriott hotels

• Explore Rate – discounted room rates for you, your friends and family in Marriott properties worldwide

• 20% off across food and beverage outlets in Marriott properties worldwide

• Recognition programmes and associate awards to appreciate outstanding talent

• Wellbeing and community engagement activities on and off property

• Bike Scheme and Travel Ticket Loan available for all associates

• 20 days holidays (excluding 8 Bank Holidays)

• Workplace Pension Scheme & Life assurance

• Meals on duty, uniform provided and laundered free of charge

• World class training and development programmes tailored to enhancing your skills and help you grow

• Work alongside talented, award winning and experienced hospitality professionals

Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of “Wonderful Hospitality. Always.” by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy. With the name that’s synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels. In joining Marriott Hotels, 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.

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International’s luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you’re happy, our guests will be happy. JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand’s namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you’ll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That’s The JW Treatment™. In joining JW Marriott, 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.