Job Overview
Employment Type
Hourly
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $45,300.00 - $75,500.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
401(k) Plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
Group disability insurance
Travel Discounts
Job Description
Gaylord Hotels is a renowned brand under Marriott International, celebrated for its dedication to creating unique and memorable meeting and event experiences. As part of the Marriott International family, Gaylord Hotels boasts a rich heritage of service, innovation, and hospitality excellence that resonates globally. Marriott International is a world leader in the hospitality industry, operating a vast portfolio of hotels and related lodging facilities across various brands and market segments. Gaylord Hotels specifically focuses on delivering comprehensive meeting and event environments that bring people together in an extraordinary way. The company emphasizes a culture where employees, known as STARs, engage... Show More
Job Requirements
- high school diploma or GED
- 3 years in event management or related professional area
- or bachelor's degree from an accredited university in hotel and restaurant management, hospitality, business administration, or related major
- 1 year of experience in event management or related professional area required
- ability to manage multiple events simultaneously
- proficiency with relevant software
- excellent organizational skills
- ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends
- strong communication skills
- customer service focus
Job Qualifications
- high school diploma or GED
- bachelor's degree from an accredited university in hotel and restaurant management, hospitality, business administration, or related major
- 1 year of experience in event management or related professional area
- demonstrated ability to use event management software
- strong communication and interpersonal skills
- problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments
- customer service orientation
Job Duties
- manages the execution of all aspects of events to include planning, day to day coordination and exit strategies
- serves as meeting planning advocate and liaison to all operational departments
- verifies on-site delivery of hotel products and services according to conference group plans resulting in a positive meeting experience
- utilizes software for generation of necessary program documents including pass-on reports, banquet event orders, post-convention report and change logs
- advises client on current status of events and functions, including pending and action items
- coordinates any changes necessary
- maintains program knowledge by attending planning meetings, conference calls, reviewing group resumes and banquet event orders prior to group arrival
- partners with conference planning team to verify issues are identified and resolved
- attends planning visits, welcome receptions, tie-down meetings, and internal meetings related to security, parking or production
- proactively resolves potential meeting or room set issues
- utilizes available resources to meet client requests or resolve client issues
- verifies that room requirements such as lighting, temperature, AV equipment, and room set meet client expectations
- delivers excellent customer service
- coordinates and communicates event details to client and property operations
- responds to and handles guest problems and complaints
- uses personal judgement and expertise to enhance the client experience
- stays available to solve problems or suggest alternatives
- works to improve customer service by integrating feedback and judgement into action plans
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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