Event Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Opportunity: Event Manager

 

Oversee event functions and coordinate guest activities and/or events in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards.

 

Potential Career Path

Banquet Manager or Sales Manager – Food and Beverage Director or Director of Sales

 

Essential Job Functions

• Support associates by ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.  
• Organize and execute guest activities and oversee group catering events.
• Plan and implement daily and monthly event calendar for guests.
• Create and coordinate group meal and meeting functions and agendas.
• Work collaboratively with sales team to ensure coordination of group room blocks.
• Coordinate details of events for meeting rooms, food & beverage and audio visual requirements.
• Oversee in-house events and act as liaison between customer and other hotel departments.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Position Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or related field preferred.
• Previous event planning/coordination experience required.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

 

What We Believe

 

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It