Event Manager 100% (m/f/d)

The Grand Hotel National is one of the most traditional 5-star hotels on Lake Lucerne. We are an independent, privately run grand hotel with a long history and fascinating architecture. Step inside and continue our over 150-year history with us. Feel the charm of the past and the vibrancy of the present combined with warmth.

Everything in the best location directly on the lake and within walking distance to the train station and city center.

We are looking for an Event Manager 100% (m/f/d) immediately or by arrangement.

What awaits you with us:

As an Event Manager, you are responsible for the implementation of unforgettable events from preparation, through execution to follow-up, ensuring a smooth process.

Event

• Responsible for the sale of the event offerings
• Responsible for service-oriented guest care during the event, including consideration of special guest requests and ensuring necessary measures
• Planning, organizing, and conducting special events as well as in-house events
• Planning and monitoring the event budget
• Leading employees and trainees in your department

Banquets/Seminars

• Advising banquet and seminar guests (menu discussions, event planning, etc.)
• Reservations and guest care before the events
• Responsible for preparing the banquet rooms
• Communication and coordination of involved internal departments and partners
• Responsible for the care and execution of individual events on site
• Follow-up including calculation and cost control as well as management of events in Opera

Controlling/Inventory

• Leading controlling for special events if needed (e.g., New Year's Eve)
• Responsible for seminar inventory

Administration

• Creation of customer offers and invoices as well as invoice processing in two languages
• Control of accounts receivable correspondence in the event area
• Regular updating of the customer database in the event area
• Assistance in creating regular reports (e.g., forecast)
• Process optimization in the event department
• Collaboration and coordination with the Sales Manager

You bring with you:

• You already have experience in the event department, hospitality, or gastronomy
• Completed vocational training / higher technical school
• All-rounder skills that you can apply in various areas
• Organized and committed working style
• Confident appearance
• Leadership experience
• Proficient MS Office skills
• Fluent German skills in speaking and writing, very good English skills; any additional foreign language is an advantage

We offer you:

• Young, open, and motivated team
• Varied workplace
• Team-building activities & cool benefits
• Diverse development opportunities
• Workplace in the most beautiful city in Switzerland

Have we sparked your interest?

Then please send us your application documents including CV, certificates, and references by e-mail to hr@grandhotel-national.com or use the application button.