What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Manager position at Whiteface Lodge?
Overview
Opportunity: Event Manager
Oversee event functions and coordinate guest activities and/or events in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards.
Potential Career Path
Banquet Manager or Sales Manager – Food and Beverage Director or Director of Sales
Essential Job Functions
- Support associates by ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
- Organize and execute guest activities and oversee group catering events.
- Plan and implement daily and monthly event calendar for guests.
- Create and coordinate group meal and meeting functions and agendas.
- Work collaboratively with sales team to ensure coordination of group room blocks.
- Coordinate details of events for meeting rooms, food & beverage and audio visual requirements.
- Oversee in-house events and act as liaison between customer and other hotel departments.
- Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
- Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
- Perform other duties as requested by management.
Position Requirements
- Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or related field preferred.
- Previous event planning/coordination experience required.
Work Environment and Context
- Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts.
- Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
What We Believe
People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It
About Us
HHM Hotels is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by law.
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