Groups & Events Manager (m/f/d) – (in English)
A unique blend of five-star luxury, Bavarian style, warmth and recreational activities makes Kempinski Hotel Berchtesgaden one of the most special locations in the Bavarian Alps at 1.000m. The 138 rooms and suites radiate warmth and contemporary comfort with a unique alpine view over the beautiful alpine surroundings of the hotel. In addition to the spacious spa, sport and leisure activities in breathtaking nature beckon. For culinary delights, the Lobby Lounge & Bar and tthree restaurants are available. The 1* Michelin gourmet restaurant PUR (7 Gusto-pans | 2 toques in Gault Millau) offers gourmets with an exquisite demand for exclusivity excellent food. The restaurant Johann Grill serves selected and regional cuisine at the highest level and the restaurant Bergstüberl offers first-class rustic dishes in a rustic, cozy atmosphere. The culinary offer is rounded off by the vinotheque and the grEAT pop-up concept. In addition, the Kempinski Hotel Berchtesgaden offers modern, light-flooded conference rooms in which every meeting and event becomes a special experience.
Groups & Events Manager (m/w/d)
Do you like planning events, incentives, meetings or family celebrations? Are you organised, creative and have a hands-on mentality? In this position you will lead a small team and report directly to the General Manager.
Key Responsibilities:
- leading the Groups & Events department
- handling of event requests and creating offers
- detailed arrangements with organisers as well as personal support on site
- internal communication of all event-relevant details in the hotel and planning of function meetings
- direct collaboration with the Director of Sales & Marketing and Director of Revenue to ensure an optimal utilization of capacity and profit maximisation
- co-responsibility in the preparation of the budget, the forecast and the sales strategy
- site inspections
- managing group requests
- take over of MOD duties
Desired Skills & Qualifications:
- successfully completed apprenticeship or studies in the hospitality
- work experience in an equal position in the international luxury hotel business
- experience and knowledge with the hotel software Opera PMS as well as Sales & Catering
- very good communication skills and knowledge of human nature
- experience in leading and motivating teams
- perfect knowledge of the German and Englisch language
Your benefits:
- living and working in the midst of Germany's most beautiful natural landscape
- live and work where others go on holiday
- the employer of your choice: Kempinski was selected as World's Best Employer 2021 (Forbes list)
- fair salary, holiday and Christmas bonuses, extra payment for company pension scheme and capital-forming benefits, permanent contracts, appreciation of loyalty to the company
- special payments for department trainers or for recruiting new colleagues
- Kempinski employee rates, F&B and SPA discounts, corporate benefits, gifts for birthdays, weddings, births, discounts at local shops
- sports programme with our Activity Concierge, e.g. hiking, biking, golfing, skiing etc. and use of Kempinski The Spa gym
- employee events, e.g. team events, staff parties and our Kempinski Global Engagement Activities
- 4 orientation days with in-house experience at the start, mentoring system, induction plan, extensive range of internal and external training courses, cross-training, online and eCornell training, language courses, feedback and development meetings, support for further training (e.g. trainer's certificate etc.), annual employee survey, numerous promotion and transfer opportunities in an expanding hotel group
- staff accommodation available. From December 2022 first move into newly built, modern staff house
- health & prevention examination through company doctor
- healthy meals in our staff restaurant
- free cleaning service of working clothes
- free parking on the hotel premises
About Kempinski
At Kempinski Hotels we pride ourselves on delivering a beautiful performance for each and every one of our guests. Dedicated to please, educated to entertain and never compromising on the European elegance of service, we are driven by our passion for crafting distinct and meaningful experiences. Each of our remarkable proberties is a stage upon which our people perform their best and every day is an opportunity to apply their unique talents. We offer recognition for your skills, an evironment that encourages personal growth, and respect and support from colleagues and leaders. Connected by our shared values, our passion for crafsmanship, and our care for one another, we are a global community of hotelliers. Your stage awaits.
Discover a career crafted by you.
Organization:
Kempinski Hotels
Location:
Kempinski Hotel Berchtesgaden Bavarian Alps
Job Type:
Regular
Job Level:
Head of Department
Schedule:
Full-time
Job Posting:
Sep 29, 2022
Unposting Date:
N/A
Job Number:
220001DY
