Senior Meetings and Special Events Manager

<strong>Additional Information </strong>Relocation Assistance Available<br><br><strong>Job Number </strong>25192226<br><br><strong>Job Category </strong>Event Management<br><br><strong>Location </strong>The Ritz-Carlton South Beach, 1 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, Florida, United States, 33139VIEW ON MAP<br><br><strong>Schedule </strong>Full Time<br><br><strong>Located Remotely? </strong>N<br><br><strong>Position Type </strong> Management<br><br><strong>Pay Range:</strong> $65,000 - $86,000 annually<br><br><strong>Bonus Eligible:</strong> Y<br><br><strong>Job Summary<br><br></strong>Plans and executes meetings and special events. Position assists in the implementation of departmental strategies. The position has responsibility for the execution of all property events with a seamless turnover from sales to operations and back to sales where appropriate.<br><br><strong>CANDIDATE PROFILE <br><br></strong><strong>Education And Experience<br><br></strong><ul><li> High school diploma or GED; 3 years experience in the event management, food and beverage, sales and marketing, or related professional area.<br><br></li></ul>OR<br><br><ul><li> 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 2 years experience in the event management, food and beverage, sales and marketing, or related professional area.<br><br></li></ul><strong>CORE WORK ACTIVITIES<br><br></strong><strong>Managing Meetings and Special Events Operations and Budgets<br><br></strong><ul><li> Researches and analyzes new products, pricing and services of competition.</li><li> Apprises property of all groups that will impact property operations.</li><li> Executes event management strategy that is aligned with the company’s business strategy and leads its execution.</li><li> Conducts daily walk-through of banquet floor to help ensure client satisfaction and quality standards.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Managing Profitability<br><br></strong><ul><li> Develops working relationships with outside vendors and supports establishing prices and service agreements to enhance the event experience and to increase additional revenue opportunities for the property as needed.</li><li> Creates opportunities to upsell during event planning.</li><li> Manages department controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service<br><br></strong><ul><li> Creates an atmosphere in all event management operations areas that meets or exceeds guest expectations.</li><li> Sets a positive example for guest relations.</li><li> Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.</li><li> Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.</li><li> Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.</li><li> Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.</li><li> Strives to improve service performance.</li><li> Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Conducting Human Resources Activities<br><br></strong><ul><li> Communicates and executes departmental and property emergency procedures and ensures staff are trained in safety procedures.</li><li> Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals.</li><li> Monitors progress and leads discussion with staff each period.</li><li> Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans.</li><li> Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.</li><li> Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service and operational needs are met.<br><br></li></ul><em>At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.<br><br></em>At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world’s top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.<br><br>Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests.<br><br>Your role will be to ensure that the “Gold Standards” of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values. And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.<br><br>In joining The Ritz-Carlton, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. <strong>Be </strong> where you can do your best work, <strong>begin </strong> your purpose, <strong>belong </strong> to an amazing global team, and <strong>become </strong> the best version of you.

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