Director of Weddings and Special Events, Marriott Bonvoy

Marriott Bonvoy

Location:
United States, The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort

Category:
Hospitality and Tourism

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

75000.00 - 110000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Director of Weddings & Special Events is responsible for driving the success of the property’s weddings and special events. This role oversees every detail, from initial client consultation to seamless execution, ensuring an unparalleled guest experience. You will also spearhead the sales strategy for catering revenue, delivering results that elevate the resort’s reputation as the premier destination for weddings and special occasions.

Job Responsibility:

Develop and implement innovative strategies to exceed catering sales and revenue goals
Actively identify and cultivate new business opportunities within the weddings and social events market
Leverage your knowledge of luxury trends, competitor insights, and market dynamics to create competitive and compelling packages
Design and curate extraordinary weddings and events tailored to our clients' dreams
Collaborate with the Food & Beverage team to craft unique menus and experiences that reflect the resort’s luxury standard
Ensure seamless transitions from sales to service operations, delivering flawless experiences at every touchpoint
Act as the resort’s ambassador in the local community, forging partnerships with vendors, wedding planners, and key industry stakeholders
Cultivate strong relationships with clients, ensuring trust and loyalty while delivering personalized service
Lead the Catering Wedding and Special Event team in achieving individual and collective success
Oversee all aspects of event logistics, from proposals and contracts to on-site execution
Proactively manage and create annual revenue and expense budgets, forecasts, and reports to ensure financial success
Implement best practices and continuously seek opportunities to enhance processes and offerings

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, or a related field preferred
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in catering sales, weddings, or special events, with at least 2 years in a leadership role
Proven success in luxury hospitality or high-end event management
Outstanding communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
Creative mindset paired with strong analytical and financial acumen
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-facing environment with a high level of professionalism
Proficient in the use of computers along with resort’s systems (Microsoft, Dayforce) and Marriott’s catering software (CI/TY)

What we offer:

Work at one of the most prestigious resorts in the region, where every event is an experience of a lifetime
Collaborate with an award-winning team dedicated to excellence in hospitality
Enjoy exclusive employee benefits, including luxury hotel perks with Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Prince Resorts Hawaii, and Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
June 14, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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