Director of Meetings & Events

10 - 15 years

5 - 9 Lacs

Posted:5 days ago| Platform: Foundit logo

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Work Mode

On-site

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

  • Primary goal to achieve individual catering revenue goals by developing and implementing strategies for selling available space to groups and the local community, specifically the social and wedding market
  • Develops catering sales presentation and collateral materials
  • Identifies and prioritizes potential local business
  • Monitors sales productivity and provides the catering sales staff with ongoing education and coaching
  • Provides and distributes regular update reports
  • Actively sells and up-sells services to clients; develops customized presentations and negotiates terms of agreement
  • Manages inventory control standards in conjunction with the foods and beverage department
  • Participates in the development and implementation of business strategies for the catering and conference management operations that are aligned with Carlson s overall mission, vision values and strategies
  • Develops and implements strategies for the department
  • Monitors status regularly and adjusts strategies as appropriate
  • Develops and forecasts the annual budget in conjunction with the Executive Committee
  • Develops and implements strategies for catering and conference management operations that support achievement of the hotel goals
  • Develops and maintains all policies, procedures and quality standards for the banquet department to ensure high quality, cost effective and customer focused operations
  • Achieves customer service goals for catered functions
  • Creates100% Guest Satisfaction by developing and implementing integrated strategies for each function
  • Directs the operation of the banquet department
  • Recruits and retains qualified staff; schedules according to forecasted business
  • Ensures strong coordination and communications between departments as appropriate, prior to and during an event successfully meeting the expectations of the client and attendees
  • Suggests alternative services which will enhance the guest s experience at the event
  • Ensures that hotel has the audio visual support necessary to support the guest s needs by purchasing and/or renting equipment
  • Creates safe environment for guests, employees and community by maintaining hotel in accordance to safety standards and following all local laws and regulations
  • Develops and implements strategies and practices which support employee engagement
  • Recruits and selects qualified candidates
  • Determines appropriate staffing levels for events and room/station assignments
  • Provides employees with the orientation and training needed to understand expectations and perform job responsibilities
  • Communicates performance expectations and provides employees with on-going feedback
  • Provides employees with coaching and counseling as needed to achieve performance objectives and reach their fullest potential
  • Creates 100% guest satisfaction by providing the Yes I Can! experience through performance that demonstrates the standards of genuine hospitality and exceeding guest expectations. Provides employees with the training and resources they need to maximize employee engagement and deliver Yes I Can! service and teamwork
  • Communicates and reinforces the vision for Yes I Can! service to employees
  • Ensures that employees provide Yes I Can! genuine hospitality and teamwork on an ongoing basis
  • Provides Yes I Can! genuine hospitality and teamwork on an ongoing basis
  • Seeks opportunities to improve the customer experience by seeking customer feedback and reviewing management reports and developing strategies to improve department and hotel services
  • Provides employees with the tools, training and environment they need to deliver Yes I Can! service and teamwork
  • Adheres to hotel policies and procedures
  • Keeps immediate Manager promptly and fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance
  • Maintains a high standard of personal grooming at all times in order to represent the Hotel in the best possible manner, reflecting the public role of the position
  • Develops and participates in hotel promotions as required
  • Be familiar with objectives, strategies, action plans and other marketing related information contained within the Hotel annual business plan.
  • Performs all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner in accordance with established company policies and procedures to achieve the overall objectives of this position
  • Maintains a favorable working relationship with all other hotel employees to foster and promote a co-operative and harmonious working environment
  • At all times projects a favourable image of the Hotel to the public

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