What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Manager position at The Sagamore Resort?
Summary: An exciting opportunity to join the dynamic Sagamore team, having contact with all departments in resort management. Will actively detail, manage, service and supervise all assigned events. Must have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the hospitality industry and a preferred background in Food & Beverage and/or Rooms Divisions. Weekends and some Holidays will be required to fulfill the commitment of this position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
- An overall understanding of the day-to-day operations of the resort
- Follow up within 24 hours of all-day meeting inquiries.
· Manage the function space to maximize revenue potential for the resort
· Maintain positive interdepartmental communications and detail events to ensure customer has the best experience possible.
· Participate in menu development and data entry of menus to ensure accuracy on BEOs.
· Create accurate Banquet Event Orders from group details to distribute to Operations
· Create Group resume from group details to distribute to Operations
· Ensure $ on file is enough to cover group expenses or direct billing is in place.
· Utilize market-related publications to stay current with industry trends
· Manage all files with current trace dated accurate histories and all relevant information regarding booking activity.
· Participate in weekly team meetings.
· Promote a high-quality company image by demonstrating professionalism to both clients and colleagues.
· Recommend improvement of facilities and services as needed.
· Complete special projects as assigned by the Director of Sales and Events.
- Other duties may be assigned as needed.
