Events Service Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Be present in our operations, the market, and our competitive set, ensuring that we are positioned as the industry leader, evolving our guest and team experiences, our programming and social media presence, community outreach and collaboration, as such maintaining our place as a destination of choice as well as the employer of choice.
• Create, review, and constantly improve organizational effectiveness of event operations by maintaining processes, overseeing employees, establishing a highly motivational work environment, and implementing innovative changes.
• Work cohesively with the leadership team to achieve a consistent culture that represents our brand appropriately and promotes and upholds our standards of service.
• Perpetuate a positive teaching environment encouraging the team to take ownership of the guest experience, learn every day and aspire to do better each day.
• Work with department heads across departments to create and foster a collaborative team.
• Motivate, coach, counsel and discipline personnel, according to our S.O.P.'s.
• Solicit team member and guest feedback to ensure the experience we are providing for both internal and external guests exceeds our standards and expectations, learning from experiences and taking corrective action as needed.
• Manage events' Labor and Control Liquor, Beer & NA COGS proactively to ensure the best experience for our guests and associates while being fiscally responsible.
• Ensure the team has all the information, products, and tools necessary to be successful.
• Aid in interviewing, hiring, training, and the resolution of problems, provide open communication and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate.
• Manage the operations as required to ensure compliance with SOPs, safety regulations and federal, state, and local regulations to ensure an optimal level of service, quality and hospitality are provided to the guest(s).
• Abide by all State, Federal and Corporate requirements pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages.
• Monitor and control the maintenance/sanitation of the event space and its equipment to protect the assets, comply with policies and procedures and ensure quality service.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job related duties as assigned.
• Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving, and building maintenance in lodging and dining facilities.
• Ensure open lines of communication with staff, all departments and upper management at all times via email, logbooks, meetings, etc., to ensure all needs of the hotel are met.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness and safety in the work area.
• Adhere to all standards of operations, policies and procedures, manuals, training material, memos and verbal instruction.
• Ensure that all equipment is maintained in good, safe working condition.
• Maintain an increased awareness of safety issues throughout the property.
• Keep abreast of safety and emergency procedures and OSHA requirements.
• Attend relevant meetings.

Based upon fluctuating demands of the operation and to exceed customer expectations, it may be necessary to perform a multitude of different functions not specifically related to this position. This person may be expected to perform other tasks and duties as needed or as directed. Furthermore, employee responsibilities and job descriptions are subject to review and revision.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED). College Degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in food and beverage management and events (banquets).
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) in English are required.
• Must be able to navigate all Events and food and beverage areas and consistently perform essential job functions.
• Proficiency in using moderately complex computer systems is necessary – Evention, Toast, UKG-Dimension is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with company match.
• Free room nights, Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates with Hyatt Hotels.
• Generous Paid Time Off.
• Work-life benefits including wellbeing initiatives such as a complimentary Headspace.
• Discounts at various retailers – Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Headspace and many more!

Bunkhouse is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa | Huntington Beach, CA, US