Senior Event Manager

Austin, TX, USA|

Job Overview

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid parental leave

short-term disability

long-term disability

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Complimentary rooms

Discounted rooms

Job Description

White Lodging is a prominent hospitality company specializing in the development and operation of a portfolio that includes award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants located in some of the most desirable cities across the United States. Dedicated to excellence in guest service, White Lodging believes that hospitality is fundamentally about how you make people feel. This philosophy drives the company to create memorable experiences for every guest while fostering an environment that supports employee growth and personal development. By working at White Lodging, employees have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that values collaboration and strives to deliver outstanding service in a fast-paced and rewarding industry.

The role being offered centers around event coordination and management, a crucial function that ensures seamless event execution while enhancing the overall guest experience. As an event coordinator with White Lodging, you will be responsible for overseeing every phase of event planning and execution, acting as the pivotal point of communication between customers and internal departments. This position demands strong organizational and leadership skills, since you will lead pre-event, event, and post-event meetings that address operational challenges and drive exceptional outcomes. Moreover, you will actively contribute to the company's revenue generation through proficient upselling of services and products while balancing budget management and guest satisfaction.

This role is a blend of operational oversight and team leadership. You will supervise and train associates to meet performance standards and foster a collaborative team environment. Utilizing feedback and corrective actions, you will continuously refine event strategies to improve service quality and efficiency. Financial acumen is essential, as you will need to monitor and manage financial goals including group room blocks, catering revenue, and payroll to ensure alignment with departmental budgets. Overall, this position offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of delivering premium hospitality services while advancing your career in a supportive and inclusive workplace environment.

Job Requirements

Experience in event coordination or related hospitality role
excellent communication and organizational abilities
leadership experience managing teams
proficiency in budget management and financial forecasting
customer service orientation
ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed

Job Qualifications

Strong organizational and communication skills
proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
expertise in event operations and financial management
leadership experience focusing on training, mentoring, and motivating teams
analytical skills to manage budgets and forecast revenue
ability to drive guest satisfaction strategies

Job Duties

Coordinate all event phases from planning to execution with seamless communication
lead pre-event, event, and post-event meetings to resolve operational challenges
actively up-sell services and products while managing event budgets
supervise and train associates to meet performance standards
foster collaboration and a supportive team environment
use feedback to drive continuous improvement and corrective action plans
monitor and manage financial goals including group room blocks, catering revenue, and payroll