Social Events Manager - The Willard InterContinental Washington

$36 - $39 per hour

Full-time

IHG Hotels & Resorts

About Us
is one of the largest hotel companies in the world and one of the world's leading hotel and resort companies with a family of 21 brands. Our purpose - True Hospitality for Good - comes to life in every one of our collections. With luxury and lifestyle, we are taking it to new heights.
Five visionary brands - InterContinental, Regent Hotels, Six Senses, Vignette Collection and Kimpton Hotels - make up our luxury collection. Individually, they are icons. Together, they bring unforgettable and unparalleled experiences to travelers in over 430 hotels and resorts in 100 countries around the world.
Having recently added a host of incredible properties to our portfolio, we now stand as one of the world's leading luxury operators. Each of our hotels cultivates a distinctive style and ambience where we embrace every opportunity to give our guests unforgettable and unparalleled experiences.
About the hotel
The Willard InterContinental Washington, DC is one of the most iconic hotels in the Nation's Capital. Since 1818, the Willard InterContinental Hotel has played host to the world's social and political elite. Often referred to as the 'Residence of Presidents', The Willard has welcomed U.S. presidents, foreign dignitaries and celebrities, as well as has been the site of many historic moments in U.S. history. Located in the heart of the nation's capital on Pennsylvania Avenue, the Willard continues to be the hotel of choice for heads of state and leaders of the world's business, cultural, social and political sectors.
About the position
Our hotels bring people together. We're searching for a Social Events Manager capable of blending creativity, organization, and leadership to deliver memorable social events. Success in this position requires strategic planning, client-focused service, and effective team management, ensuring that each event meets both client expectations and organizational goals.
A little taste of your day-to-day
Every day is different at IHG, but you'll mostly be:
Managing the planning and coordination of assigned weddings, social and corporate events from contract turnover through the conclusion of the event.
Serving as the primary hotel contact for clients, wedding and event planners, and event professionals throughout the planning process and on the day of event
Coordinating closely with Banquets, Culinary, Stewarding, Housekeeping, Engineering, Front Office, Security, and other departments to ensure all event requirements are understood and executed
What we need from you
Ideal candidate must be reliable, efficient, and highly organized, with exceptional attention to detail and a genuine commitment to providing outstanding luxury service.
Minimum of 3-year luxury hotel wedding, corporate and special event planning experience.
Passion for providing excellent client experiences and client engagement
Confidence in proactively preventing problems and ability to handle service recovery
Love of working in a fast-paced, motivated team with a desire for the next step in your career
Excellent attention to detail
Exceptional administrative and time-management skills
Willingness to work as part of a team and learn new things
What you can expect from us
We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life - including impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.
The salary range for this role is $36.00 to $39.00 per hour. This is the lowest to highest pay scale we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. This rate range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in Washington, DC. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee's pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.
This job is also eligible for bonus pay.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k, and many other benefits to eligible employees.
You can apply for this role through the link below (or through the internal career site if you are a current employee).
Note: No amount of pay is considered wages or compensation until earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance by always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
IHG Hotels & Resorts gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well - both inside and outside of work - and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace. So, join us and you'll become part of our ever-growing global family.
At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we've made a promise. As one of the world's leading hotel groups, we're here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected - wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?
As the world's first and most global luxury hotel brand, InterContinental Hotels & Resorts has pioneered international travel since the 1940s and we are passionate about sharing our renowned international know-how and cultural wisdom in truly impressive surroundings. We all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental®⁠ brand and to be part of the brand you will have a thirst for travel, a passion for culture and an appreciation for diversity. We create inspiring experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world. If you'd like to embrace a world of opportunities, we'd like to welcome you to the world's most international luxury hotel brand.
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.

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