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Responsible for planning and coordinating events at The Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman, ensuring the delivery of the brand's 'Gold Standards' and luxury service.
Job Responsibility:
Plan and coordinate events, including planning menus and beverages, booking entertainers, coordinating decorations and Audio-Visual requests
Work with client budgets, preparing estimates and presentations
Create the Banquet Event Orders and Event Resumes
Coordinate and monitor event timelines and ensure deadlines are met and the events run smoothly
Assist with employee trainings and Administrative Duties of the Department as needed
Handle events such as conferences, business meetings, weddings, charity events, of small to mid-complexity
Support annual events, such as Cayman Cookout and all related Cayman Cookout brand activation initiatives and events, Hotel’s holiday events, such as Easter and Christmas
Ensure staff is working together as a team
Inspect grooming and attire of staff and rectify any deficiencies
Communicate with guests, other employees, or departments to ensure guest needs are met
Respond to and try to fulfill any special banquet event arrangements
Set up banquet area/room, ensuring cleanliness and proper set up of furniture/equipment
Inspect and maintain table set-ups for cleanliness, neatness and agreement with group requirements and company standards, and resolve any problems
Document pertinent information in appropriate department logbook
Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, and support team to reach common goals
Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures
report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager
and complete safety training and certifications
Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets
Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests’ service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation
Speak with others using clear and professional language, and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette
Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards
Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print)
Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift
Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance and objects weighing in excess of 75 pounds with assistance
Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces as well as up and down stairs and/or service ramps
Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping
Perform other reasonable job duties as requested
Requirements:
Minimum of 2 years of experience in Meetings & Special Events
Bachelor’s Degree
Luxury hotel experience, working with external clients and third-party vendors
Strong skills in Communication, Problem-solving, Customer Relations, Analytical and Interpersonal Skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Proficiency in using computers
Ability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as needed
Ability to work with a diverse team and multiple cultures