What are the responsibilities and job description for the Convention Services Manager position at Sonesta Hotels?
Job Description Summary
Coordinate Convention Services activities at the hotel for meetings and conferences. Work with the Sales department for servicing of bookings and communicate all group requirements to hotel departments. Maintain function files. Verify necessary information, i.e., number of people, price and total costs with group contact(s). Coordinate food, beverage and table arrangements and complete as specified. Responsible for complete follow-up and coordination of services for assigned groups.
Job Description
Pay Range
The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.
Benefits
Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:
Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.
Coordinate Convention Services activities at the hotel for meetings and conferences. Work with the Sales department for servicing of bookings and communicate all group requirements to hotel departments. Maintain function files. Verify necessary information, i.e., number of people, price and total costs with group contact(s). Coordinate food, beverage and table arrangements and complete as specified. Responsible for complete follow-up and coordination of services for assigned groups.
Job Description
- Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy.
- Be a clear thinker, remaining calm in resolving problems using good judgment.
- Follow directions thoroughly.
- Understand guests’ needs.
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
- Adhere to Sonesta grooming standards.
- Uphold and exemplify Sonesta Service Excellence®.
- Work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team.
- Work with minimal supervision.
- Maintain confidentiality of guest and associates information and pertinent hotel data.
- Work well under pressure of organizing and attaining production schedules and timelines.
- Resolve guest complaints ensuring guest satisfaction.
- Carry out all safety and emergency procedures (i.e. fire, crowd control, inclement weather, etc.).
- Be familiar with all Hotel services/features and local attractions/activities to respond to guest inquiries accurately.
- Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.
- Review hotel status and activities on a daily basis
Pay Range
The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.
Benefits
Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account with Company Match
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Vacation and Sick Days
- Sonesta Hotel Discounts
- Educational Assistance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Company Paid Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Various Employee Perks and Discounts
- Hospital Indemnity
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.
