JOB SUMMARY
Position responsible for the execution of meetings and events and ensuring the implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives. Ensures that meetings and events meet customer needs and focuses on growing event revenues.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
• High school diploma or GED 3 years experience in the 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 1 year experience in the event management food and beverage sales and marketing or related professional area.
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Managing Meetings and Special Events Operations and Budgets
• Researches and analyzes new products pricing and services of competition.
• Reviews scheduled events and troubleshoot potential challenges/conflicts.
• Ensures the property is apprised of all groups that will impact property operations.
• Ensures meeting space and corresponding heart of the house areas are cleaned and maintained.
• Ensures furniture and equipment are maintained and inventory levels are kept in accordance to corporate guidelines.
• Leads the execution of brand service initiatives in event management areas.
• Develops an event management strategy that is aligned with the company’s business strategy and leads its execution.
• Conduct daily walk-through of banquet floor to ensure client satisfaction and quality standards.
Managing Profitability
• Encourages calculated risk-taking to generate incremental revenue and deliver excellent guest service.
• Develops working relationships with outside vendors and establishes prices and service agreements to enhance the event experience and to increase additional revenue opportunities for the property.
• Creates and achieves the annual banquet budget.
Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service
• Creates an atmosphere in all event management operations areas that meets or exceeds guest expectations.
• Consult with customers in order to determine objectives and requirements for events such as meetings conferences and conventions.
In joining Courtyard you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work