Event Operations Manager - JW Marriott (21117251) (Marco Island, FL)

Event Operations Manager - JW Marriott (21117251)

Live Fully at Marriott International 1 Leader in Hospitality At Marriott International you have the opportunity to grow in your career work with teammates that feel like family and help make our world a better place. JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort located at 400 South Collier Boulevard Marco Island FL 34145 is hiring a Event Operations Manager. Responsibilities include Directs and motivates team while personally assisting in providing high quality service based on requirements and standards. Monitors and controls financial and administrative responsibilities including asset protection. Provides clear and concise communications to everyone having ownership in the success of the event. Identifies training opportunities and plans a strategy to accomplish goals. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience High school diploma or GED 2 years experience in the event management food and beverage or related professional area. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Managing Banquet Operations Projects supply needs for the department (e.g. tables and chairs banquet tables meeting sets props). Applies knowledge of all laws as they relate to an event. Understands the impact of Banquet operations on the overall success of an event and manages activities to maximize customer satisfaction. Adheres to and reinforces all standards policies and procedures. Maintains established sanitation levels. Manages departmental inventories and maintains equipment. Schedules Event Services staff to forecast and service standards while maximizing profits. Assists team in developing lasting relationships with groups to retain business and increase growth. Participating in and Leading Banquet Teams Sets goals and delegates tasks to improve departmental performance. Conducts monthly department meetings with the Banquet team. Applies and continually broadens knowledge of food and wine pairings and cutting edge cuisine with emphasis on current event trends. Acts as a liaison to the kitchen staff. Leads shifts and actively participates in the servicing of events. Ensuring and Providing Exceptional Customer Service Sets a positive example for guest relations. Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels. Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints. Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service. Verifies employees understand expectations and parameters. Strives to improve service performance. Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement. Reviews comment cards and guest satisfaction results with employees. Conducting Human Resources Activities Communicates and executes departmental and property emergency procedures and verifies staff are trained in safety procedures. Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals. Monitors progress and leads discussion with staff each period. Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans. Reviews quarterly Meeting Planner Survey results and participates in the development and implementation of corrective action to address service challenges focuses on continuous improvement of guest satisfaction. Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings. Apply now at s jobs.marriott.com marriott jobs 21117251 lang en-us Additional Location(s) Naples Florida Fort Myers Florida Marriott International is consistently recognized as an employer of choice globally by FORTUNE magazine DiversityInc. and Great Places to Work Institute among others. Chat engage and follow us on social media. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn InstagramVisit marriott.com careers to learn more about our workplace culture and career opportunities. Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis such as disability and veteran status or any other basis covered under applicable law.