Associate Director of Meetings and Special Events - The Ritz-Car (Avon, AZ)

Associate Director of Meetings and Special Events - The Ritz-Car

Associate Director of Meetings & Special Events At more than 80 award-winning properties worldwide The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us the experience stays with them. As the premier worldwide provider of luxury experiences we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over. We invite you to explore The Ritz-Carlton. The Ritz-Carlton Bachelor Gulch located at 0130 Daybreak Ridge Avon CO 81620 currently has the following opportunity Associate Director of Meetings & Special Events (180033G5) Assists in leading meetings and special events. Position assists in the development and implementation of departmental strategies and ensures implementation of the brand service strategy and brand initiatives. The position has responsibility for executing all property events with a seamless turnover from sales to operations and back to sales. Helps ensure the team meets the brand s target customer needs employee satisfaction and focuses on growing event revenues and maximizing the financial performance of the department. Marriott offers relocation assistance for this job opening which is US and Canada Plan 2. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience High school diploma or GED 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 2 years experience in event management food and beverage sales and marketing or related professional area. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Assisting in Managing Meetings and Special Events Operations and Budgets Researches and analyzes new products pricing and services of competition. Works with direct reports to review scheduled events and troubleshoot potential challenges conflicts. Ensures the property is apprised of all groups that will impact property operations. Ensures meeting space and corresponding heart of the house areas are cleaned and maintained. Ensures furniture and equipment is maintained and inventory levels are kept in accordance to corporate guidelines. Leads the execution of brand service initiatives in event management areas. Develops an event management strategy that is aligned with the company s business strategy and leads its execution. Conduct daily walk-through of banquet floor to ensure client satisfaction and quality standards. Assisting in Leading Meetings and Special Events Teams Holds event management team accountable for desired service behaviors related to product and service delivery. Communicates a clear and consistent message regarding departmental goals to produce desired results. Assists in execution of departmental goals in game plans. Ensures brand and regional business initiatives are implemented and communicates follow-up actions to team as necessary. Managing Profitability Encourages calculated risk-taking to generate incremental revenue and deliver excellent guest 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. Assists in creating and achieving the annual banquet budget. Focuses on building the property s top line revenue by supporting the execution of the annual Meetings & Special Events Marketing Plan and providing leadership to the team on post-contractual upselling efforts. Partners with sales team to ensure pricing and space allocations are in line with property guidelines for maximizing revenue opportunities. Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service Creates an atmosphere in all event management operations areas that meets or exceeds guest expectations. Consult with customers in order to determine objectives and requirements for events such as meetings conferences and conventions. Review customer service data to identify service failures and provide guidance on problem resolution. Conducting Human Resources Activities Works with Human Resources to ensure compliance with all local state and federal (OSHA Health Department) regulations. Reviews property specific event operations annually and makes appropriate adjustments. Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service and operational needs are met. Communicates and ensures departmental and property emergency procedures are executed when necessary. Ensures that regular ongoing communication is happening in all areas of event operations (e.g. BEO meetings pre-event briefings staff meetings food and beverage team culinary team). Ensures performance feedback is timely through the standard feedback processes We invite you to learn more about this position and apply at s jobs.marriott.com marriott jobs 180033G5 %3Flang en-us Connect with us on social media to keep up to date on The Ritz-Carlton news learn more about our culture and engage with the Careers team on Facebook. Marriott Careers on FacebookThe Ritz Carlton on LinkedInJoin The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen. The Art and Soul of Hospitality. The Ritz-Carlton is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. The Ritz-Carlton does not discriminate on the basis of disability veteran status or any other basis protected under federal state or local laws. size>