About EVT
When you join EVT, you are joining one of Australia and New Zealand’s leading experience companies. EVT encompasses Entertainment businesses that excite every sense, Ventures driven by a passion for new opportunities and Travel businesses that always feel local and authentic. At EVT, we’re the shakers and the Daymakers. The experience creators. The possibility makers and opportunity takers. We aim to make a positive impact on our people, communities and environment, every day.
About Rydges
Australian & New Zealand owned and operated for more than 30 years, Rydges operates quality city, suburban, and resort-style hotels in key destinations across Australia and New Zealand, with a refreshingly down-to-earth approach. Rydges provides genuine local hospitality with quality essentials alongside its trademark ‘too easy’ service.
About Rydges Hobart
Filled with historic elegance and a passion for local hospitality, Rydges Hobart combines modern comforts and stylish interiors for the perfect home away from home. Situated north of Hobart’s CBD, this boutique hotel is the perfect place to tailor both memorable guest moments and your own skills. Come join us, we can’t wait to hear from you.
About the role
Reporting directly to the General Manager and working closely with the Food and Beverage team, your role will involve the sales, organization and co-ordination of corporate events, weddings, social and special functions.
- Coordinate and manage conference, event & wedding bookings from initial inquiry through to execution, liaising with clients to understand their requirements, prepare proposals, negotiate contracts, oversee events on the day-of, ensuring smooth execution, and promptly addressing any issues
- Handling all incoming inquiries in a prompt & professional manner.
- Developing and maintaining existing and new client relationships
- Effectively communicating event details and feedback across relevant hotel departments ensuring successful delivery and customer satisfaction
- Be hands-on and assist with the Event and F & B operations as required
Benefits & perks
At EVT, we want our people to experience our businesses and be brand and experience advocates. So, we make sure access to amazing ‘Elevate Perks’ are available to all staff from day dot.
- Incredible team member discounts from your first day on-the-job.
- 50% off stays at EVT hotels – Rydges, LyLo, QT, Atura, and more.
- $2 movie tickets, plus Moonlight, Gold Class, Candy Bar discounts and more.
- Awesome winter and summer savings and discounts at Thredbo.
- Rapid career growth opportunities through our EVT network.
- Local community involvement, volunteering and charitable giving.
- Australia and NZ’s largest and most diverse experiences company.
Skills & experience
- Motivated and passionate about service excellence
- Strong attention to detail and poses the ability to multi-task
- Exceptional time management skills
- Able to negotiate, close a sale
- Opera and Ivvy experience will be desirable but not essential.
- Event management experience within a hotel or venue is preferred
- Highly organized and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, multiple events, and sometimes in high-pressure situations
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