Event Manager | Playa Largo Resort and Spa jobs in United States
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Shaner Hotels · 2 days ago

Event Manager | Playa Largo Resort and Spa

Shaner Hotels is a leading hospitality owner-operator and management company, and they are seeking an Event Manager for their Playa Largo Resort & Spa. The Event Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Convention Services department, ensuring high levels of service for clients while coordinating events and functions.

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Responsibilities

Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company’s business operations
Helps ensure compliance with and completion of all daily operational procedures by the Sales department
Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all Shaner Hotels, franchise, and hotel/departmental policies and procedures
Monitor staff performance in all phases of service and job functions, ensuring that all procedures are carried out to departmental standards; rectify any deficiencies with respective personnel
Meet group coordinator/host(ess) prior to function, make introduction and ensure that all arrangements are agreeable
Coordinate group's requests for additions/changes to scheduled arrangements and in accordance with departmental standards
Be familiar with all hotel services/features and local attractions/activities to respond accurately to any guest inquiry
Foster and promote a cooperative working climate, maximizing productivity and employee morale
Meet with clients to work out the details of their functions. Escort clients through the property and highlight features of facility as well as available services

Qualification

Sales experienceCatering experienceConvention Services knowledgeBilingual English/SpanishCommunication skillsRoom set-upsSales toolsLocal attractionsProblem-solving skills

Required

High school graduate, some college preferred
Minimum 1-year prior experience in Sales, Catering or Convention Services
Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
Familiarity with Sales and Marketing tools
Knowledge of all styles of room set-ups, standard equipment involved and proper handling of the standard equipment
Knowledge of accommodating room capacities and organizing set-up requirements from information on Banquet Event Orders
Knowledge of local activities and attractions appropriate for clientele

Preferred

Bilingual English / Spanish a plus

Company

Shaner Hotels

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Shaner Hotels is a hotel developer, owner and operator in a progressive global hospitality industry.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$109.6M
2013-06-11Private Equity· $50M
2007-01-01Private Equity· $59.6M
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