Event Manager

The Lakehouse Resort, nestled on the sunny shores of Lake San Marcos, is a distinguished hotel and resort known for its blend of affordable luxury and exceptional guest service. Offering a serene escape from the everyday hustle, the resort features 143 spacious rooms, each thoughtfully designed with spa-like showers, Serenity memory foam beds, and entertainment amenities including over 100 channels of high-definition television with premium movie options. Guests can enjoy expansive common areas highlighted by a warm lobby fireplace, a cozy library, and board games. For relaxation and leisure, the Lakehouse Resort offers two spacious pool decks with hot tubs, hammocks, fire pits, and other celebrated amenities that enhance the lakeside experience.

Beyond the hotel grounds, the resort encompasses The Links at Lakehouse, a full-service country club boasting 18 holes of championship golf, a driving range, and 18 holes of executive golf. Brickmans restaurant provides guests with a sophisticated dining environment serving breakfast, Sunday brunch, lunch, and dinner, with the added convenience of in-room dining allowing guests to enjoy meals from the comfort of their rooms.

As part of its commitment to creating memorable events and experiences, the Lakehouse Resort employs a dynamic and dedicated team. An integral role within this team is the Event Manager, who shoulders the responsibility of managing and executing events, with a particular focus on weddings. The Event Manager’s role is pivotal in ensuring every client’s vision is actualized, orchestrating the planning, coordination, and seamless execution of events from inception to conclusion.

The Event Manager at Lakehouse Resort must exhibit a proactive 'can-do' attitude alongside strong relationship-building skills, facilitating exceptional customer service and client satisfaction. This position requires meticulous attention to detail in wedding planning and the ability to handle multiple vendor and internal departmental interactions. Responsibilities include negotiating contracts, coordinating food and beverage menus, décor, and entertainment options, managing event budgets, and leading a team through the event lifecycle. The Event Manager also plays a strategic role in promoting the hotel and its event spaces, setting and meeting booking goals, maintaining sales records, and participating actively in revenue strategy meetings. In addition, the role involves professional representation of the resort at industry trade shows, sales calls, and networking events.

This position demands excellent verbal and written communication skills, proficiency with software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and hotel management systems like Opera or Oracle Cloud, and a leadership mindset focused on coaching and mentoring team members. The Event Manager not only ensures operational excellence but also champions a positive, team-oriented workplace culture that drives high performance and fosters employee relations.

By joining Lakehouse Resort as the Event Manager, professionals become part of an inspiring environment that values innovation, customer focus, and collaborative success. The resort’s commitment extends beyond guests to include comprehensive employee benefits, such as medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a company matching 401(k) program, employee referral bonuses, complimentary green fees and range balls at the golf course, and discounts across food, merchandise, hotel stays, and marina activities. These perks underscore the resort’s dedication to both guest and staff satisfaction. This role presents a unique opportunity to advance one’s career in the hospitality and events industry while contributing to unforgettable experiences in a picturesque, lakeside setting.