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Assistant General Manager – Events

Bright Placements
Retreat Full-day Full-time

Description:

A leading 5-star hotel in Cape Town is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Assistant General Manager – Events to oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of high-profile events, conferences, and luxury functions. This role requires a hands-on leader with a passion for exceptional service, creativity, and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee all aspects of event operations from initial inquiry to execution
  • Manage and lead the events team to ensure flawless delivery of functions
  • Liaise with clients, suppliers, and internal departments to meet event objectives
  • Develop and implement SOPs for event management and guest service excellence
  • Monitor event budgets, negotiate with vendors, and ensure profitability
  • Maintain strong client relationships and seek opportunities for repeat business
  • Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards during all events
  • Support the General Manager with strategic planning, reporting, and team development
Requirements:
  • Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in event management within a luxury hotel or hospitality environment
  • Strong leadership, project management, and delegation skills
  • Excellent client-facing and communication abilities
  • Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure
  • Experience with event management software and systems
  • High attention to detail, with a passion for creating memorable guest experiences
What the Hotel Offers:
  • Competitive salary and performance incentives
  • Opportunity to grow within an established luxury hospitality brand
  • Exposure to high-end clientele and large-scale events
  • A supportive and professional working environment

Requirements:

  • Oversee all aspects of event operations from initial inquiry to execution
  • Manage and lead the events team to ensure flawless delivery of functions
  • Liaise with clients, suppliers, and internal departments to meet event objectives
  • Develop and implement SOPs for event management and guest service excellence
  • Monitor event budgets, negotiate with vendors, and ensure profitability
  • Maintain strong client relationships and seek opportunities for repeat business
  • Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards during all events
  • Support the General Manager with strategic planning, reporting, and team development
  • Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in event management within a luxury hotel or hospitality environment
  • Strong leadership, project management, and delegation skills
  • Excellent client-facing and communication abilities
  • Ability to multitask and remain calm under pressure
  • Experience with event management software and systems
  • High attention to detail, with a passion for creating memorable guest experiences
  • Competitive salary and performance incentives
  • Opportunity to grow within an established luxury hospitality brand
  • Exposure to high-end clientele and large-scale events
  • A supportive and professional working environment
02 Apr 2025;   from: careers24.com

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