Event Planner

Job description

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 80 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy. It's as simple as that. Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy a true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers. JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can really pursue your passions in a luxury environment. Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW Treatment™.

Nara is located in the Kansai (West) region of Japan, known for its embodiment and preservation of traditional Japanese history and culture. Nara is home to many of the country's oldest surviving palaces, Buddhist temples, and Shinto shrines. Nara has the enviable distinction of having more UNESCO World Heritage listings than any other prefecture in the country.

JW Marriott Hotel Nara is the first JW Marriott hotel in Japan, and the first luxury international hotel in Nara prefecture. It will be located on the west end of Nara city, 700M west of the nearby Shin-Omiya Station, 1.6KM of JR Nara Station. The hotel will contain 158 rooms with all day dining, a Japanese specialty restaurant, and a lobby bar.

The facilities adjacent to the Hotel, which will be developed by the city government and various third parties, will feature a large convention hall, theater, public hot spring facilities, NHK Broadcasting Hall, and extensive F&B and retail complex.

The hotel is set to open in 2020.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Meet group coordinator/host(ess) prior to functions, make introductions, and ensure that all arrangements are agreeable. Read and analyze banquet event order in order to gather guest information, determine proper set up, timeline, specific guest needs, buffets, action stations, etc. Respond to and try to fulfill any special banquet event arrangements. Follow up on special banquet event arrangements to ensure compliance.

Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report any maintenance problems, safety hazards, accidents, or injuries; complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional. Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. Support all co-workers and treat them with dignity and respect. Support team to reach common goals. Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e. g., small print). Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (e. g., to identify defects). Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move through narrow, confined, or elevated spaces. Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces and steps. Move up and down stairs and/or service ramps. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards. Speak with others using clear and professional language, and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.
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