Meetings and Special Events Manager

Welcome to Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa, where career development meets unparalleled natural beauty. Situated on 6,500 acres of untouched wilderness at the foot of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, our property offers not just a job, but a transformative experience. From hosting upscale weddings to orchestrating sophisticated corporate events and intimate private gatherings, we are a one-stop-shop for unforgettable experiences. Join our team and embark on a journey where your career aspirations are nurtured amidst the splendor of nature, ensuring that every day is an opportunity to grow and thrive in the world of hospitality.

Principle Purpose of Job

The Meetings and Special Events Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, upselling, and executing group events and weddings as assigned. This position may also assist the Sales team as needed. Experience in Banquets and/or Catering facilitating successful group events at resort properties is preferred.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Own the planning communication and external/internal paperwork for assigned groups and/or weddings.
• Possess current, up-to-date knowledge pertaining to all DTR products, pricing, and strategies relevant to groups and/or weddings.
• Conduct site visits, planning meetings, property tours and menu tastings.
• Increase revenues by up-selling food, beverage, activities, spa, non-catered dining, amenities/retail, etc.
• Provide timely and accurate communication to all operating departments through Group Resumes, Banquet Events Orders (BEOs), along with other pertinent electronic and/or verbal communication as required.
• Maintain positive and productive relationships with all internal departments and individuals.
• Presents high levels of customer service both externally and internally.
• Ensure daily interaction with clients/planners while in-house. Advance all functions to ensure set-up and menu is presented/executed to clients’ expectations per the Group Resume/BEOs.
• Offer a review of Banquet Checks and/or Final Billing upon the completion of program as required.
• Work with Accounting on final invoicing as required.
• Prepare follow-up communications to groups and /or weddings, including “thank you” notes” group business client satisfaction surveys, etc.
• Perform any and all other duties pertinent to the overall success of our Sales and Events teams as assigned.

• College degree and CMP preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of hospitality Event Planning/Management experience (preferably in a full-service resort environment).
• Must have strong organizational skills (written and verbal) and computer skills. Resort Suite, or similar Sales and Catering software, a plus.
• Superior organizational and follow-up skills.
• Outgoing, personable, friendly personality.
• Extremely strong attention to detail.
• Adaptability, capable of multi-tasking.

Compensation Description:

$60,000 - $70,000/year Competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. This is a full-time position with an expectation of working 50 hours a week on average.

Benefits and Perks:

• 152 hours of Paid Time Off if FT, Year-Round employment status.
• Affordable furnished housing, if working a minimum of 35 hours/week or more.
Health, Dental & Life & Vision Insurances, plus 401k Employer Match of up to $2,000 annually
• -if FT, Year-Round employment status.
• Wellness Program opportunities including meditation, complimentary daily Yoga, trail running & mountain-biking workshops.
• 25% discounts at all Devil's Thumb Ranch restaurants, activities including Trail Rides, and Spa Treatments.
• Discounted Winter Park Ski Resort season pass (available annually in season) or 1/2 price Grand Park Rec Center Pass.
• Referral bonus of $250 if we hire someone you refer.

Due to the nature of our 24-hour operation, there is no guaranteed work schedule. Managers will try to accommodate specific schedule requests, but they are never guaranteed if business volume prohibits.

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences of relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.