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Oversees the functions of Event Management, including the departments of Event Planning, Banquets/Catering, Event Service and Event Technology (Destination Management, if applicable). Position ensures implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives. The position has overall responsibility for executing all property events with a seamless turnover from sales to operations and back to sales. Ensures the team meets the brand’s target customer needs, ensures employee satisfaction, focuses on growing event revenues and maximizes the financial performance of the department.
Job Responsibility:
Oversees functions of Event Management, including Event Planning, Banquets/Catering, Event Service and Event Technology
Ensures implementation of brand service strategy and initiatives
Executes all property events with seamless turnover from sales to operations
Ensures team meets brand’s target customer needs
Ensures employee satisfaction
Focuses on growing event revenues
Maximizes financial performance of the department
Manages Event Management operations and budgets
Researches and analyzes new products, pricing and services of competition
Reviews scheduled events and troubleshoots potential challenges/conflicts
Ensures property is apprised of all groups impacting operations
Works with culinary team to ensure compliance with food handling and sanitation standards
Oversees Event Operations including Banquets, Event Services and Event Technology
Oversees event planning team (BEO/Resume writers)
Ensures meeting space and heart of house areas are cleaned and maintained
Ensures furniture and equipment is maintained and inventory levels are kept
Leads execution of brand service initiatives in event management areas
Develops and leads execution of Event Management strategy
Leads Event Management teams
Sets expectations and holds team accountable for service behaviors
Communicates clear and consistent message regarding departmental goals
Identifies key drivers of business success
Ensures integration of departmental goals in game plans
Ensures brand and regional business initiatives are implemented
Manages profitability
Encourages calculated risk-taking to generate revenue
Works directly with major groups when high profile and financial impact is significant
Develops working relationships with outside vendors and establishes prices and service agreements
Ensures exceptional customer service
Creates atmosphere that meets or exceeds guest expectations
Consults with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events
Reviews and responds to results of Event Satisfaction Survey
Conducts human resources activities
Works with Human Resources to ensure compliance with laws and regulations
Reviews property specific event operations annually
Reviews staffing levels to ensure guest service and operational needs are met
Communicates and ensures execution of emergency procedures
Ensures regular, ongoing communication in all areas of event operations
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED
4 years experience in event management, food and beverage, sales and marketing, or related professional area
OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major
2 years experience in event management, food and beverage, sales and marketing, or related professional area