Director of Weddings Social Events
صاحب العمل نشط
حالة تأهب وظيفة
سيتم تحديثك بأحدث تنبيهات الوظائف عبر البريد الإلكتروني
شارك هذه الوظيفة
حالة تأهب وظيفة
سيتم تحديثك بأحدث تنبيهات الوظائف عبر البريد الإلكتروني
الوصف الوظيفي
The Director of Weddings & Social Events at Sofitel Riyadh will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of weddings social events and celebrations at the hotel. This role will focus on creating luxurious memorable experiences for clients from the planning stages through the flawless execution of their events. As part of the preopening team the Director will play a vital role in establishing Sofitel Riyadh as a premier venue for weddings and highend social gatherings ensuring that every event reflects the brands commitment to elegance and exceptional service.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Weddings & Social Events Strategy:
o Develop and implement a comprehensive strategy for weddings and social events at Sofitel Riyadh targeting luxury clients and highprofile social functions such as galas private parties and milestone celebrations.
o Work closely with the Director of Catering & Events to align the wedding and social event strategy with the hotels overall sales and marketing goals.
2. Client Relationship Management:
o Serve as the main point of contact for clients planning weddings and social events building strong lasting relationships through personalized service and attention to detail.
o Conduct site visits and consultations with clients to understand their vision themes and preferences offering expert advice on venue setup dcor menus entertainment and other details to create bespoke memorable experiences.
o Ensure continuous communication with clients throughout the planning and execution process addressing their needs and concerns promptly and professionally.
3. Event Planning & Coordination:
o Lead the planning and execution of all weddings and social events coordinating with clients and internal teams (catering banquet audiovisual housekeeping and guest services) to ensure seamless execution.
o Customize each event based on the clients preferences offering tailored solutions for F&B dcor entertainment and other aspects of the event.
o Manage timelines event logistics and budgets to ensure successful delivery from the initial inquiry to postevent followup.
4. Preopening Responsibilities:
o As part of the preopening team contribute to the marketing of the hotels wedding and social event spaces helping to build a strong pipeline of bookings before the hotel opens.
o Develop SOPs for the weddings and social events department set up operational systems and work on pricing and service packages that reflect Sofitel Riyadhs positioning as a luxury event destination.
o Establish partnerships with local vendors wedding planners florists decorators photographers and entertainment providers to enhance the hotels wedding and event offerings.
5. Team Leadership & Coordination:
o Lead and train a dedicated team of event managers coordinators and banquet staff ensuring they deliver personalized and professional service at every stage of the event.
o Collaborate closely with other departments such as F&B housekeeping and security to ensure smooth event operations and address any challenges that arise.
o Provide mentorship and guidance to junior staff ensuring that they uphold Sofitels high standards for luxury service and guest satisfaction.
6. Vendor Management:
o Build and maintain strong relationships with external vendors such as florists event designers photographers entertainment agencies and more to deliver highquality customized events.
o Ensure that vendor services align with Sofitels standards of luxury reliability and professionalism and manage contracts and negotiations where necessary.
7. Budgeting & Financial Oversight:
o Develop and manage event budgets ensuring that all weddings and social events remain profitable for the hotel while providing exceptional value to clients.
o Work closely with the sales team to maximize revenue opportunities including upselling premium services such as signature culinary experiences luxury dcor options and exclusive entertainment packages.
o Track and analyze financial performance for all weddings and social events ensuring that revenue goals are met and expenses are controlled.
8. PostEvent FollowUp & Client Feedback:
o Conduct postevent evaluations with clients to gather feedback ensuring that client expectations were met or exceeded.
o Use feedback to continuously improve the service offerings for weddings and social events and to enhance the guest experience at Sofitel Riyadh.
9. Innovation & Trends:
o Stay informed about the latest trends in weddings and social event planning ensuring that Sofitel Riyadh remains at the forefront of the luxury event market.
o Continuously innovate and introduce new concepts for weddings themed parties and social events to attract discerning clientele and differentiate Sofitel from competitors.
o Implement creative and unique touches that align with Sofitels reputation for elegance luxury and Frenchinspired hospitality.
10. Compliance & Safety:
o Ensure that all weddings and social events adhere to local regulations health and safety standards and Sofitels internal policies.
o Work with security and operations teams to ensure that all safety protocols are in place for large gatherings especially for highprofile social events and weddings.
Qualifications :
Experience: Minimum of 710 years of experience in wedding and social event planning in a luxury hotel or event venue with a proven track record of handling highend largescale weddings and social gatherings.
Education: Bachelors degree in Event Management Hospitality Business Administration or a related field.
Skills:
o Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build relationships with highprofile clients wedding planners and vendors.
o Strong organizational skills and attention to detail capable of managing multiple events simultaneously while delivering exceptional results.
o Leadership experience with the ability to train and inspire a team to deliver worldclass service.
o Expertise in budgeting negotiation and revenue management related to luxury events.
o Proficiency in event management software CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
Language Skills: Fluent in English; proficiency in Arabic is an advantage.
Personal Traits: A creative dynamic and resultsoriented professional with a passion for luxury weddings and social events. Ability to work under pressure and in a fastpaced
preopening environment with a commitment to delivering extraordinary guest experiences.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
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