Event Planning Manager
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2 Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara, CA Full-time Full-time $67,000 - $70,000 a year $67,000 - $70,000 a year Essential
Responsibilities:
As a Catering Manager, you will be responsible for developing new accounts, maintaining existing accounts, implementing sales and marketing strategies to maximize profits of the hotel while maintaining customer satisfaction, and meeting and exceeding forecasted and budgeted revenue goals.
Duties:
Manage group and catering accounts to maximize business potential.
Negotiate group and catering business and contracts that meet or exceed hotel revenue goals.
Negotiate contracts, ensuring that all pertinent aspects of solicitation and closing are complete and documented.
Make on-site and field presentations to prospective clients.
Identify opportunities to up sell customer through food & beverage offerings, room upgrades, AV and lighting upgrades and spa services, if applicable.
Drive strategies to develop long term business relationships and repeat business.
Enthusiastically and proactively sell the Hotel concept to group and catering prospects in a way that best illustrates the identity of the brand as innovative and new.
Prospect for new catering business using a wide variety of methods including phone calls, outside sales calls, trade shows, attending community functions, blitzes, internet prospecting, supplier partnerships, etc.
Develop long term business relationships and consistently book repeat business.
Conduct unique site inspections that create a WOW experience for the customer.
Create customized Wedding Packages, Menus, and proposals, etc.
Respond to all customer inquiries within 24 hours or sooner Maintain accurate information on all bookings, specifically program details, client correspondence, traces, and to-do lists.
Follow proper event management procedures for event execution to include but not limited to BEO creation, F&B forecasting, resume communication, amenity/VIP designation and room block management.
Produce and distribute accurate banquet/catering event orders, timelines, diagrams, and resumes within timeframe set by hotel.
Coordinate, plan and implement wedding related marketing tactics and events.
Produce and distribute 10-day Event Schedule and BEO Packet, as well as Daily Events Schedule.
Lead weekly 10-day BEO, and daily 3-day BEO readings.
Provide client support to include processing client leads, investigating hotel and preferred guest program issues, and acquiring or sending collateral materials.
Provide hotel support to include following up on outstanding responses, calling, faxing, and emailing clients with responses and answering requests.
Report generation as needed.
Maintains liaison with other hotel departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the sales office and prospective clients.
Be an active part of the property team supporting and developing the desired Azul Hospitality culture.
Drive product quality and a unique guest experience at every opportunity.
Take pride in the overall look and feel of the hotel never walking past something out of place.
Maintain a refreshing attitude focused on positive friendly interactions with guests and staff.
Develop and maintain strong interdepartmental relationships and open communication lines to assure efficient transfer of information.
Schedule meetings and business group activities at the hotel.
Be familiar with all company policies and benefits.
Education:
High school or equivalent education required.
Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent level of education.
Experience:
One to two years experience in Sales and/or Catering in hospitality industry preferred.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS Ability to provide and maintain a valid drivers license as the position may require the operation of motorized and electric vehicles.
EXEMPT POSITION Exempt Staff Members are not covered by the overtime provisions and do not receive overtime pay.
Exempt Staff members are paid a fixed salary that is intended to cover all the compensation to which they are entitled.
GROOMING All Staff Members must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per Azul Hospitality standards.
Refer to the property specific required grooming and uniform standards policy.
ATTENDANCE Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Azul Hospitality, from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.
Staff with irregular attendance / tardiness will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
Upon employment, all staff is required to fully comply with Azul Hospitality rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of the hotels facilities.
Staff members who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, staff members may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.
In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.
This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that a staff member in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.
If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for event planning and have the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to apply for the position of Plan Manager.
Join our team and contribute to creating memorable events for our guests.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$67,000.
00 - $70,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Ability to Relocate:
Santa Barbara, CA 93101:
Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
2 Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara, CA Full-time Full-time $67,000 - $70,000 a year $67,000 - $70,000 a year Essential
Responsibilities:
As a Catering Manager, you will be responsible for developing new accounts, maintaining existing accounts, implementing sales and marketing strategies to maximize profits of the hotel while maintaining customer satisfaction, and meeting and exceeding forecasted and budgeted revenue goals.
Duties:
Manage group and catering accounts to maximize business potential.
Negotiate group and catering business and contracts that meet or exceed hotel revenue goals.
Negotiate contracts, ensuring that all pertinent aspects of solicitation and closing are complete and documented.
Make on-site and field presentations to prospective clients.
Identify opportunities to up sell customer through food & beverage offerings, room upgrades, AV and lighting upgrades and spa services, if applicable.
Drive strategies to develop long term business relationships and repeat business.
Enthusiastically and proactively sell the Hotel concept to group and catering prospects in a way that best illustrates the identity of the brand as innovative and new.
Prospect for new catering business using a wide variety of methods including phone calls, outside sales calls, trade shows, attending community functions, blitzes, internet prospecting, supplier partnerships, etc.
Develop long term business relationships and consistently book repeat business.
Conduct unique site inspections that create a WOW experience for the customer.
Create customized Wedding Packages, Menus, and proposals, etc.
Respond to all customer inquiries within 24 hours or sooner Maintain accurate information on all bookings, specifically program details, client correspondence, traces, and to-do lists.
Follow proper event management procedures for event execution to include but not limited to BEO creation, F&B forecasting, resume communication, amenity/VIP designation and room block management.
Produce and distribute accurate banquet/catering event orders, timelines, diagrams, and resumes within timeframe set by hotel.
Coordinate, plan and implement wedding related marketing tactics and events.
Produce and distribute 10-day Event Schedule and BEO Packet, as well as Daily Events Schedule.
Lead weekly 10-day BEO, and daily 3-day BEO readings.
Provide client support to include processing client leads, investigating hotel and preferred guest program issues, and acquiring or sending collateral materials.
Provide hotel support to include following up on outstanding responses, calling, faxing, and emailing clients with responses and answering requests.
Report generation as needed.
Maintains liaison with other hotel departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the sales office and prospective clients.
Be an active part of the property team supporting and developing the desired Azul Hospitality culture.
Drive product quality and a unique guest experience at every opportunity.
Take pride in the overall look and feel of the hotel never walking past something out of place.
Maintain a refreshing attitude focused on positive friendly interactions with guests and staff.
Develop and maintain strong interdepartmental relationships and open communication lines to assure efficient transfer of information.
Schedule meetings and business group activities at the hotel.
Be familiar with all company policies and benefits.
Education:
High school or equivalent education required.
Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent level of education.
Experience:
One to two years experience in Sales and/or Catering in hospitality industry preferred.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS Ability to provide and maintain a valid drivers license as the position may require the operation of motorized and electric vehicles.
EXEMPT POSITION Exempt Staff Members are not covered by the overtime provisions and do not receive overtime pay.
Exempt Staff members are paid a fixed salary that is intended to cover all the compensation to which they are entitled.
GROOMING All Staff Members must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance per Azul Hospitality standards.
Refer to the property specific required grooming and uniform standards policy.
ATTENDANCE Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by Azul Hospitality, from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.
Staff with irregular attendance / tardiness will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
Upon employment, all staff is required to fully comply with Azul Hospitality rules and regulations for the safe and effective operation of the hotels facilities.
Staff members who violate hotel rules and regulations will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.
Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, staff members may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.
In addition, attendance at all scheduled training sessions and meetings is required.
This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that a staff member in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.
If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for event planning and have the necessary skills and experience, we invite you to apply for the position of Plan Manager.
Join our team and contribute to creating memorable events for our guests.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$67,000.
00 - $70,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance Schedule:
8 hour shift Ability to Relocate:
Santa Barbara, CA 93101:
Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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