What are the responsibilities and job description for the Convention Services Manager position at Heritage Hotels and Resorts, Inc?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
WORK, PLAY, & ENJOY LIFE WITH HERITAGE
Heritage Companies embodies the culture, spirit, and traditions of New Mexico, while offering a work environment that is focused on the overall employee experience. All employees will experience the exciting perks that only Heritage Companies can provide; including growth opportunities across our companies, generous discounts on hotel room rates, spa, and food at all of our restaurants in the portfolio across the wonderful state of New Mexico!
Full-time Salary Position starting at $50k DOE plus benefits. Located in Albuquerque, NM. Working out of our Clyde Hotel in Downtown Albuquerque, NM.
Position Purpose : The convention services manager acts as a liaison between the customer and hotel sales person. The manager will directly serve on site for customers in a proactive manner working with the logistics of group room blocks, food and beverage, public meeting space and billing processes. The convention services manager will play an important role in the achievement of re-booking any group business for future dates while demonstrating effective upsell skills to obtain maximum profit. This position is an essential support of the corporate office with responsibility for the sale and successful execution of each event within the hotel.
Supervisory Responsibilities : None
Essential Duties and Functions / Responsibilities / Tasks :
- Maintain high level of positive and professional open communication approach with employees, coworkers, and guests.
- Exceeds guests' expectations by creating and delivering a memorable experience from start to finish.
- Possesses excellent teamwork and communication skills, as both are necessary to maintain a well-orchestrated operation that resonates with guests.
- Completes detailed banquet event orders in order to clearly illustrate critical details required and give operational departments the ability to provide high-quality service.
- Works closely with guests and tailor each event to the specific needs.
- Designs menus with the appropriate food & wine pairing and customizes each event to client's specifications.
- Understands current market trends.
- Thinks creatively in presentations design, culinary skills and developing inspiration for the client.
- Conducts property site tours with historical knowledge of location and significance of the building.
- Desires to serve guests and provide an outstanding product with exceptional service.
- Possesses superior customer service and employee-relation skills.
- Attends weekly meetings client / internal.
- Ensures food service quality and function standards.
- Oversee the coordination of the Delphi Function Diary.
- Performs any other related duties as requested by Director of Sales & Marketing.
- Other duties as assigned consistent with the functions of this position as needed at any of the properties.
Benefits :
Requirements
NM Safe Certified Hotelier, Inspiring Our Communities, & Celebrating Local Artisans. Heritage Hotels & Resorts Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary Description
50k Annually
Salary : $50,000
