Associate Director of Meetings and Special Events

• Assisting in Managing Meetings and Special Events Operations and Budgets
• Assisting in Leading Meetings and Special Events Teams
• Managing Profitability
• Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service
• Conducting Human Resources Activities

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Hotel and Event Management, Hospitality, Food Management, Business Administration, or related major
• CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) and/or CSEP (Certified Special Event Professional) Certification preferred
• 3-4 years luxury experience in Event Management or Associate Director required
• Experience in events or catering in a Five-Star/Five-Diamond hotel or resort and knowledge of Five- Star / Five-Diamond Standards
• Strong analytical skills to develop and review reports (including Revenue Management) and determine other opportunities and ways to increase business levels
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage operations
• Advanced knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, and profit and loss statements
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to train and motivate individuals, creating and maintaining a cohesive team
• Must be able to manage a multi-generational and diverse team to instill inclusion and teamwork
• Actively pursues learning and self-development to enhance personal, professional and business growth
• shares learning
• demonstrates depth of knowledge in technical or specialized area
• Proactively identifies and develops talent within the organization
• Proactively ensures that others have the accountability, authority and resources necessary to both manage work execution and drive for results
• Strong relationship and communication skills with the owner, guests, management and employees
• Excellent reading, written and verbal communication skills in English

CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) and/or CSEP (Certified Special Event Professional) Certification