Assistant Technical Events Manager

Assistant Technical Events Manager
At Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, our approach to Human Resources begins with selecting the best candidates to join our global team of service professionals committed to turning moments into memories for our guests. As a member of our Information Systems team your passion, commitment and engaging interpersonal skills will ensure efficient operations and an exceptional guest event experience.

Summary of Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Technical Events Manager, responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manage the day to day operation including conducting pre-event assessment of equipment, rigging, operating and de-rigging of all audio visual equipment


• Liaise with all external service providers and internal departments to ensure that every conference or event runs punctually and smoothly


• Complete regular quality assurance inspections, resolve issues and notify the Technical Events Manager accordingly


• Resolve guest concerns in a prompt and efficient manner ensuring appropriate documentation


• Apply best practice by keeping your skills updated and ensuring awareness of new developments in the audio visual events sector


• Demonstrate Fairmont core values in all interactions


• Follow and ensure compliance with all corporate, hotel and departmental policies and procedures


• Participate in hotel committees


• Perform any other function related duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year experience in hotel conference, banquet and meeting room audio visual experience is required


• Relevant certifications or bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred


• Working knowledge of core audio visual components to include audio, video, data, lighting and 3 phase power


• Demonstrated knowledge of rigging, operation and de-rigging of audio, video, lighting and data equipment in accordance with general health and safety regulations and procedures


• Demonstrated experience using audio visual equipment including analogue and digital mixing desks, audio recording, set-up and operation of P.A Systems, live band mixing and EQ, conference phones, intelligent and generic lighting rig and programming, power management, projection including varied screen solutions, conversant with multi display soft (Watchout or Spyder) would be a distinct advantage


• Proven ability to meet high levels of service excellence in a demanding and fast paced environment


• Proven ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times


• Competency in Windows OS and MS Office with experience in Mac OS and related programs is an asset


• Good knowledge of general IT connectivity and LAN networks is an asset


• Demonstrated strong interpersonal, communication, technical and general administration skills


• Proven ability to work cohesively as part of a team in a multi cultural, diverse environment


• Strong work ethic, highly responsible, reliable and the ability to extended hours including evenings, weekends and public holidays is required

Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift

Visa Requirements: Non-Bermudian candidates will need to qualify for a Bermuda Department of Immigration work permit applied for by Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, A Fairmont Managed Hotel.

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