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Director of Event Planning

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $131,000.00 - $175,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Employee Discounts
Bonuses
Career development opportunities

Job Description

The San Francisco Marriott Marquis is a distinctive luxury hotel located in the heart of San Francisco, California. Known for its impressive architecture and exceptional service, it caters to both business and leisure travelers, providing an elegant setting for conferences, events, and accommodations. As part of the globally recognized Marriott International portfolio, this hotel offers a dynamic, guest-focused environment. Embracing Marriott's core values of inclusivity, innovation, and outstanding hospitality, the San Francisco Marriott Marquis plays a crucial role in the vibrant hospitality scene of the city. The establishment is committed to offering a welcoming workplace culture that promotes diversity and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED with 4 years experience in event management, food and beverage, sales and marketing, or related professional area
  • OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major with 2 years experience in event management, food and beverage, sales and marketing, or related professional area

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED with 4 years experience in event management, food and beverage, sales and marketing, or related professional area
  • OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major with 2 years experience in event management, food and beverage, sales and marketing, or related professional area

Job Duties

  • Assigns all events turned over to event planning team
  • Oversees function space and group room blocks for turned opportunities
  • Communicates and executes departmental and property emergency procedures and ensures staff are trained in safety procedures
  • Leads execution of activities to support the event management strategy
  • Works with direct reports to review scheduled events and troubleshoot potential challenges or conflicts
  • Leads discussions to review event complexity and proactively avoid service challenges and failures
  • Ensures the property is apprised of all groups that will impact property operations
  • Manages customer budgets to maximize revenue and meet customer needs
  • Maintains inventories to maximize customer satisfaction and revenue opportunities
  • Works with highly complex or high profile groups when financial impact will be significant
  • Leads the catering menu development process
  • Champions all standards, policies and procedures for the event planning team
  • Leads event management meetings
  • Reviews comment cards, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement
  • Shares plans with property leadership and ensures corrective action is taken to continuously improve guest satisfaction
  • Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations
  • Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels
  • Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints
  • Strives to improve service performance
  • Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service
  • Develops working relationships with outside vendors and establishes prices and service agreements to enhance the event experience and to increase additional revenue opportunities for the property
  • Consults with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events such as meetings, conferences, and conventions
  • Establishes customer service guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters
  • Ensures employees receive ongoing training to understand guest expectations
  • Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals and/or managers
  • Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service and planning needs are met

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Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

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