Events Coordinator

Fairmont St. Andrews, a premier 5-star luxury hotel in Scotland, offers an exceptional experience centred around its colleagues. The property features 213 bedrooms, two championship golf courses, and an acclaimed spa, alongside various dining options, including a two AA Rosette restaurant. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Event Coordinator to manage corporate and social events, ensuring financial targets and customer satisfaction are met. The role requires strong service skills, teamwork, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Employees enjoy numerous benefits, including staff discounts and growth opportunities.

Company Description

Fairmont St. Andrews encapsulates luxury and this experience begins and ends with our colleagues. Fairmont St Andrews is one of Scotlands most iconic 5-star luxury hotels and resorts in the home of golf.

Our 213-bedroom property is located on the outskirts of St Andrews, boasting 2 championship golf courses and an award-winning spa and leisure facility. With multiple food and beverage venues on site, including our two AA Rosette Restaurant, St Andrews Clubhouse & Grill – serving the finest Scottish steak and seafood, we are able to offer our guests a world class experience for dining and leisure activities, right here on property.

Within 20 minutes from Leuchars Railway station and 35 minutes from Dundee, we are an easy commute from numerous Scottish destinations.

Job Description

A rare and exciting opportunity to join or Events team has become available. As Event Coordinator you willeffectively manage and facilitate corporate & social events while exceeding financial goals and customer expectations.

A little bit about what you will be doing:

• To establish productive relationships with all meeting planners through the planning and implementation of programs
• Plan, organise and coordinate the assigned conventions, to include all food and beverage, meeting room set up, recreational activities, and to ensure proper billing is maintained
• Consistently perform standards of service, interact with guests/ clients and all hotel employees in a professional, gracious and friendly manner
• Provide hotel departments with thorough information on all banquet events to ensure high levels of service and guest satisfaction
• Follow through with information distributed (BEOs, Resumes, Group Cover Sheets) to operational departments to ensure that it is understood and able to be carried out in a manner which the meeting planner expects

Qualifications

• Service focused personality is essential; experience within eventsis an asset
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work cohesively and collectively as part of a team

Additional Information

What is in it for you:

• Staff shuttle service to/from St Andrews
• Complimentary staff canteen
• 50% off dining in our Food and Beverage outlets
• Employee rates for Spa treatments and green fees
• Access to gym and pool services
• Growth opportunities
• On-the-job training
• Regular social events

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