Events Coordinator

We are not just a collection of hotels but instead a talented community. A family with a shared passion and commitment to unapologetically love and breathe who we are every day. An eclectic grouping who really care about each other and our guests where belonging transcends all else. We do this with a backdrop of extraordinary hotels steeped in history glamour and stories which provide the perfect stage for our people our Legends to live our vision Treasured by Guests Cherished by Employees Celebrated Worldwide.

Diversity and Inclusion at Dorchester Collection are core beliefs of our We Care philosophy. The basis of We Care is to create an environment where all of our employees feel valued and respected allowing positive engagement to prosper. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusivity is part of our DNA reflected by our core values of Passion Personality Respect Working Together and submitting your application please let us know if you require any special accommodations during the interview process.

We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as Events Coordinator you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. Youll learn not only from your fellow Legends but also through our awardwinning learning academy so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft service and leadership and become a legend in your own story.

As Events Coordinator at The Lana Dorchester Collection Dubai here are just some of the great benefits you will receive:

• Competitive Salary Package
• Worldclass Development Opportunities
• Complimentary stays with breakfast included in our sister Dorchester Collection hotels
• 50 off at bars and restaurants within all of our sister Dorchester Collection hotels
• Meals on Duty
• Private Medical Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Annual Flight Allowance
• Company Accommodation
• Company provided transportation to and from work
• Uniform provided by the Company with complimentary laundry
• Service Charge

Youll love what you do and take pride in delighting our guests:

• You will be responsible for developing strong relationship within your assigned Groups Events segments to ensure our guests receive nothing but the best experience.
• Youll also seek for increasing production and revenue for the hotel in order to meet and exceed annual hotel budgets.
• Our values of Passion Personality Respect Working Together and Creativity guide us each and every day. As an Events Coordinator youll have the opportunity to bring these to life and continue to create our legacy.
• Responsible for contracting and planning group room blocks and meeting spaces from start to finish according to client requirements.
• Youll be responsible for preparing all event/ group documentation and coordinating with the client and suppliers to ensure consistent highlevel service.
• Send weekly reports on events & groups to all hotel departments for future business overview.
• Youll be in charge of administrative activities of the department
• Youll work in an organized and strategic manner analyzing business reports and data daily to keep updated with the business needs.

The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of an Events Coordinator but well make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel.

• Youll bring your unique personality and passion to the role and the team.
• You have a talent for building positive business relationships.
• Communication is what keeps our departments running perfectly. You have great communication skills with a strong customer service ethic.
• Previous experience in Opera is preferred
• English is the primary language used in our hotel. You can comfortably communicate in this language and any additional languages would be an asset especially Arabic.