Wedding and Events Coordinator

Mantra Lorne is located in the coastal town along the Great Ocean Roan is spread across 12 acres of landscaped gardens, boasting undeniable beachfront accommodation offering heritage hotel rooms and modern one and two bedroom apartments. The Larder, on-site restaurant, offers daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all crafted from locally sourced ingredients.

Proudly housing the largest residential conference venue in regional Victoria, Mantra Lorne can host groups of up to 600 guests for bespoke corporate and private events.

There is plenty to do in your down time, from exploring waterfalls, shipwrecks and bushwalking; to having a game of tennis or golf; immersing yourself in art exhibitions and markets; to simply relaxing on the beach enjoying the afternoon sun.

Perks of joining Mantra Lorne

• Onsite accommodation available in shared facilities for a weekly fee (upon availability)
• Complimentary access to gym and pool, surfboard hire, and local discounts, including massages and surfing lessons
• Live and work by the beach in Victoria's oldest guest house and largest regional conference venue
• Travel the world with access to heavily discounted staff rates through Accor

Purpose

As our Wedding & Events Coordinator, you will collaborate with department managers playing a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and stress-free execution of weddings and various events. Your primary aim is to assist clients in planning, organising, and executing their special occasions with precision and ease.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinating the entire process, from initial meet and greets to site inspections and managing contractors
• Establish and maintain strong internal and external relationships with key stakeholders and clients to ensure smooth delivery of events
• All administrative elements of events such as preparation of event orders, run sheets, payment and account settlement
• Address any issues or unexpected challenges that may arise during the planning and execution of events
• Develop a marketing plan in relation to weddings and active campaign including attending any trade shows or fairs as required
• Connect with clients in the lead up to, during and following their wedding or event
• Collaborating with various internal departments to guarantee a smooth event experience

Skills and Experience

• Prior experience in a comparable role, ideally with a background in orchestrating weddings and events
• Proven dedication to delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring memorable guest experiences
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook (essential) 
• Experience with specialist wedding & events PMS platforms (desired)
• Highly organised with outstanding attention to detail and well developed verbal and written communication skills 
• The ability to work across weekdays as well as when required weekends, public holidays and evenings

 Accor Benefits

• ALL Heartist Membership - Take advantage of discounts on accommodation and food & beverage worldwide!
• Family & Friends Discounts - Available on a range of accommodation, services and events for those who mean the most to you
• Accor Live Limitless (ALL) Loyalty Program - Earn status & reward points on your worldwide stays
• Learn Your Way - Support your career development with access to Accor’s industry leading training platforms, Accor Academy and Typsy
• Build Your Network - With more than 300,000 Accor professionals globally sharing the same guest passion, you have the ability to grow your hospitality network worldwide
• Worldwide Opportunities - We are a world leading hotel operator! With over 400 hotels in the Pacific and more than 5,000 across 110 countries, offering limitless opportunities to grow your career

At Accor, we welcome you as you are. We help you grow and learn, so that work brings purpose to your life. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write, and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Accor is an inclusive company, building diverse teams across the globe.

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