Meetings and Events Team Leader

PPHE Hotel Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel group in Greater London is seeking a dedicated Meetings and Events Team Leader to manage event logistics and ensure exceptional guest experiences. Responsibilities include overseeing daily operations, coordinating with various teams, and leading junior staff members. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a customer-centric attitude. This role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including discounted hotel rates and wellness days.

Benefits

Heavily discounted hotel rates in Europe

50% F&B discounts

30 days holiday including bank holidays

Two free meals per day

Access to 40% of pay before payday

Recommend a friend scheme

Vitality at work scheme

Ride to Work scheme

Discounted prices at hundreds of stores

Free dry cleaning for uniform

Annual staff parties and events

Qualifications

• Must be open to working evening shifts as part of the regular schedule.
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate large teams of agency staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day service in Meetings and Events Operations.
• Oversee logistics and set up of events.
• Ensure timely delivery of F&B services according to Event Orders.
• Support logistics and bar teams as needed.
• Allocate duties to junior team members.

Skills

Good command of English

Excellent customer service attitude

Natural team player

Excellent attention to detail

Flexibility and adaptability

Job description

Salary: £14.46 per hour + Service Charge

M&E Team Leader (Event Logistics) Opening - Park Plaza Victoria

We are committed to providing top-quality services to our employees. Our Meetings and Events Team Leader is a key part of ensuring a great guest experience. We are now seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Meetings and Events Team Leader to join our team.

As M&E Team Leader your role will be to manage the day‑to‑day service in a Meetings and Events Operations, mainly working on the logistics and set up of the events.

You will ensure that all F&B services are delivered in a timely manner according to Event Orders, and all areas are always attended to provide exceptional experiences for our guests. Furthermore, you will oversee junior team members delivering on client’s expectations.

*Candidates should be open to working evening shifts as part of their regular schedule"

You will receive:

• Salary:£14.46 per hour + generous service charge and great benefits
• Heavily discounted hotel rates in Europe (extends to the Radisson Hotel Group and family & friends)
• 50% F&B discounts at our restaurants and bars (for your whole party)
• Two wellness days per year, meaning all team members start with 30 days of holiday per year – including bank holidays, increasing with years of service!
• Two free meals per day - including days off if you wish to come in
• Access to 40% of your pay before payday through Wagestream
• Recommend a friend scheme – up to £750
• Vitality at work scheme with great gym discounts & more
• Ride to Work scheme & free cycling lessons
• Benefit Hub – Discounted prices at hundreds of stores, supermarkets, major retailers, attractions, restaurants, and cinemas.
• Free dry cleaning for work uniform
• Annual Staff parties and events

Operational responsibilities:

• Follow all controls and procedures to ensure the highest standards, efficiencies and professional operations are in place within the Meetings and Events Department
• Always ensure a warm friendly welcome to all clients, both internal and external
• Cross check service requirements with other departments such as Sales, and Planning and Kitchen
• Support the logistics team and bar team with their respective operations as and when required
• Allocate duties to junior team members and agency assistants – duties to include F&B services, BOH preparations, meeting rooms setups etc
• First point of contact for the Clients at the tables during allocated evening events, adhering to any questions or queries, and liaising back with the clients to ensure everything is satisfactory
• To oversee own training schedules, keeping up with requirements and proposing areas for personal growth and development.
• Suggest improvements to the department, and continuously strive to improve and innovate aiming for best practices and the highest customer satisfaction
• Hands‑on approach when on duty, ready to train and assist other team members on the job when required
• Proven ability to lead and coordinate large teams of agency staff to deliver seamless event space setups, ensuring efficient logistics

Skills and Specifications:

• Good command of English, both verbal and written
• Excellent customer service attitude, positive and charismatic with an eye for the customer
• Natural team player, able to easily connect and work with others
• Excellent attention to detail, positive and warm personality
• Flexibility and Adaptability and Energy is crucial in this role

Renowned for creating memorable moments, Park Plaza caters to both leisure and business travellers with stylish guest rooms and versatile meeting facilities which are perfectly complemented by award‑winning restaurants and bars.

Park Plaza. Be part of it.