Director of Events

Hotel Equities is a renowned multi-award-winning hotel development and hospitality management company with a strong presence in the hotel industry. Known for its commitment to excellence and guest satisfaction, Hotel Equities manages a diverse portfolio of properties, focusing on delivering exceptional service and innovative management solutions. The company emphasizes a team-driven and values-based culture that supports its employees and promotes career growth. The Hotel Paso Del Norte, located in El Paso, Texas, is a historic and beautiful establishment that offers guests a unique and memorable lodging experience. Featuring luxurious accommodations, elegant banquet facilities, and a rich history, this hotel stands as a landmark in the region, blending traditional charm with modern amenities to ensure every guest feels valued and comfortable.

The role of the Director of Events at Hotel Paso Del Norte is an exciting leadership opportunity for a seasoned professional who thrives on managing and executing high-quality banquet and catering services. This position is pivotal in driving the hotel's event sales and customer satisfaction by overseeing the full scope of catering operations and event coordination. As the Director of Events, you will be responsible for training and supervising the catering staff to ensure seamless function execution. You will develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and internal teams, manage banquet and catering contracts, and contribute to the hotel's profitability through strategic event planning and customer engagement.

The Director of Events will be involved in selecting and monitoring catering staff, organizing staff meetings, inspecting event spaces, scheduling duties, soliciting new business, overseeing group functions, preparing banquet menus and memos, and coordinating closely with various hotel departments to deliver flawless events. The role requires strong sales skills, excellent communication, leadership capabilities, and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently. You will utilize your knowledge of food and beverage products and service standards to create an exceptional experience for guests and clients. The compensation ranges from $100,000 to $110,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. This position offers a flexible schedule, including the potential for working nights, weekends, and holidays to meet client needs.

In addition to competitive pay, Hotel Equities provides an impressive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, vacation and holiday pay, same-day pay options, employee assistance programs, and career development opportunities through management training programs. Employees also benefit from reduced room rates across the company's hotel portfolio, third-party perks like movie tickets and attraction discounts, a 401(k) plan, employee discounts, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, parental leave, and a referral program. The environment encourages a passion for service and people, fostering strong communication skills and problem-solving abilities to maintain high standards of guest satisfaction and operational excellence throughout all events.