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Job Number
Job CategoryEvent Management
LocationThe Westin Melbourne, 205 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3000 VIEW ON MAP
ScheduleFull Time
Located Remotely?N
Position Type Management
The Westin is committed to empowering guests to enhance their well-being when they need it most - while travelling. As The Westin associates, we rise to make each day better for our guests, our communities and each other. Discover a place where you're given a choice to not just get up and go to work, but to rise. Join us as a Assistant Banquets Manager to feel empowered by career growth opportunities in a people-first environment.
Position Summary:
Rise with us and be responsible for managing all event & meeting spaces, ensuring the team is providing service excellence to engage and inspire guests
Build and strengthen relationships with existing and new guests, creating intimate and distinctive experiences to enable future bookings
Manage the department's banquet enquiries in an efficient a
nd effective manner
Manage the execution of event arrangements to exceed guest expectations, focusing on the guest's overall wellbeing
Ensure you and the team uphold all company policies and procedures whilst demonstrating the hotel core values
Be an empowering leader by providing motivation and support to the team
Plan and execute team building activities for associates, creating a people-first environment and enhancing their overall wellbeing
Be the main point of contact for all external & internal clients for the Banquets department
About You:
An up-to-date RSA
Passion for the industry
Relevant experience in a similar managerial role
Working rights in Australia
Enthusiastic to escalate your career
Self-motivated, driven and energized in a fast-paced environment
Armed with smart solutions and a can-do attitude
Our Benefits:
Exclusive staff discounts on food and beverage and hotel rooms (including all properties within the Marriott International group) for you, your family and friends
Be part of Life with the Works program where you can enjoy flexible working hours & locations, time off to pursue your passion through sabbatical leave, and paid leave during your birthday month
Grow, develop, and progress with internationally recognised training programs, unlimited strategic development and exciting career opportunities within the Marriott International group
Genuine care for associates' physical, emotional and financial wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Program
Opportunity to receive Employee Referral Incentives and get paid for working with your friend
Work for the Largest Hotel Network in the World which values equality, diversity and inclusiveness
Westin Hotels and Resorts are part of Marriott International's Premium portfolio, which has committed to putting people first for 90+ years. Apply now
At Westin, we are committed to empowering guests to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most while traveling, ensuring they can be the best version of themselves. To achieve the brand mission of becoming the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality, we need passionate and engaged associates to bring the brand's unique programming to life. We want our associates to embrace their own well-being practices both on and off property. You are the ideal Westin candidate if you are passionate; you are active and take pride in how you maintain your well-being; you are optimistic; you are adventurous. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.