Conference Services Manager

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.


At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:
A modern oasis in the city's most exciting location. At the epicentre of San Francisco stands the city's iconic hotel, where business ideas emerge, loved ones connect and life's most important celebrations happen. When you're not shopping at Union Square, enjoying the city's diverse culinary scene or exploring one of the Bay Area's top attractions, unwind in our newly renovated guest rooms, designed to represent the natural beauty of San Francisco's fog, redwood trees and ocean.

About the location:

A modern oasis in the city's most exciting location. At the epicenter of San Francisco stands the city's iconic hotel, where business ideas emerge, loved ones connect and life's most important celebrations happen. When you're not shopping at Union Square, enjoying the city's diverse culinary scene or exploring one of the Bay Area's top attractions, unwind in our newly renovated guest rooms, designed to represent the natural beauty of San Francisco's fog, redwood trees and ocean.

The Role - Overview

The Conference Services Manager is responsible for coordinating all requirements for various conference groups booked by the Sales Department. Responsible for enforcing the terms of sales letter of agreement and guiding meeting planners through the planning process. Communicates the needs and expectations of the client with all departments in the hotel. Ensures successful execution of group and client satisfaction.

What you will do:

• Coordinates all requirements for various conference groups booked by the Sales team and ensures successful execution of group and client satisfaction
• Negotiate with clients through the use of creative and attractive menu presentations and event proposals, to achieve both maximum revenue/profit potential and fulfillment of contractual responsibilities while satisfying client needs
• Coordinate with the Sales Department and Catering to insure proper utilization of function space to yield maximum revenues
• Finalize the requirements of confirmed bookings while maximizing revenue potential through up selling and ensuring effective communication both written (Resumes, BEO, Daily Reports) and personal contact with all departments for the success of the event
  
  
  Supervise the execution of banquet events. Review all function space with Banquet Manager and when necessary head house attendant. Ensure satisfaction of client at the outset of all events
• Find solutions to the inevitable challenges and glitches that arise while groups are on property and keep Director of Catering and Planning Committee promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters so prompt corrective action can be taken where appropriate

What you bring:

• College degree preferably specializing in Events/Hotel Management or equivalent experience is required
• Previous experience in Catering & Conference Services is preferred
• Exceptional time management skills to client and hotel deadlines
• Forward thinking to exceed the purpose and vision of all assigned programs.
• Teamwork is the cornerstone within the division and throughout our engagement with the hotel operation.
• Assist with all guest inquires within the sales, marketing and catering department, including assistance with high telephone volume and walk-in site inspections. Assist Conference Services Department as required, particularly during large group movements
• Successful candidate must possess legal work authorization in the United States.

What to Expect:

• Salary - 87K -92K
• Market-leading benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
• Complimentary Employee Meals
• Be yourself and become a member of a work family that cares about you and invests in your development
• Elevate your craft here and abroad! Seasonal "Task Force" opportunities are available
• Employee engagement at all levels, where your thoughts and ideas are not only heard but actioned
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days
• Culinary, retail and wellness experiences at special rates
• ... and so much more!

If you are interested in applying for this position, please click on the APPLY button, attach your resume and cover letter in Word and/or PDF format.

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Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website -

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website -