Director of Events

Full-Time

We look for people who are passionate about service and have a hunger for learning new skills. We believe in the power of teamwork and the professional development of our team members. With our employees being our greatest assets, we are committed to providing competitive wages and benefits, the best training, a safe and enjoyable work environment along with many opportunities for advancement to ensure a very rewarding career. We take great pride in our dedicated and diverse team of employees.

All professionals at Salamander Collection live by our Vision, Brand Promise, and Core Values.

We specialize in the management of Four and Five-Star luxury hotels, resorts and fine food establishments. If your outside interests include golf, tennis, spa, beach, water sports, equestrian, shopping or just relaxation, we have the employee discounts to match.

We are seeking an experienced and organized individual to join our team as a Director of Events. The Director of Events will ensure client satisfaction of all conference space bookings and catered functions by maintaining and managing the highest standards of products and services while maximizing profitability through upselling and cost control.  Responsible for all functions within Conference Services department, including but not limited to, sales strategy, marketing, revenues, service, menus, staffing, and training. 

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for the overall leadership, coordination, and evaluation of the CS Department.
• Work as intermediary between Sales and CS by receiving definite group turnover, assigning group contracts and following up on all assigned departmental duties
• Possess the ability to detail any definite booking that is turned over to CS 
• Maximize revenue opportunity by overseeing the strategic assignment of meeting space. 
• Act as a dynamic self starter to build new client relationships and nurture existing relationships
• Assist in the process to establish ancillary group activity needs and programs such as spa, recreation activities, equestrian activities, off site events, transportation, audio visual etc. 
• Participate in and conduct regular event order meetings with banquet support staff to ensure accurate service and communication of clients’ needs and desires.
• IVvy key administrator. Responsible for the proper reconciliation of IVvy revenues in relation to monthly P&L reports, which are used for accurate budgeting and forecasting. Regularly audit IVvy for maximum space utilization potential. 
• Work closely with Executive Chef and Hotel Manager to establish strategic menu placements and experiences.
• Hire, train and oversee all departmental staff
• Develop monthly forecasts and yearly budgets with Director of Sales & Marketing to maximize profitability.
• Maintain an awareness of competition through continual inspections and reviews of local promotions.
• Ensure guest satisfaction by managing MeetingScope account and event surveys.
• Maintain standard operating procedures for all conference services positions, including corporate requirements.
• Contract yearly vendor agreements
• Host weekly staff meeting and communicate directly to Director of Sales & Marketing with all employee engagement outcomes.
• Evaluate skill levels and performance of Conference Services team members including quarterly/yearly performance reviews and succession plans for advancement.
• Maintain communication between all property departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• 4 year college degree or 5 years of Conference Services experience in a similar Managerial Role at an upscale Hotel/Resort/Private Club and/or equivalent combination of education and experience 
• Solid working knowledge of Ivvy, Social Tables, Delphi, Outlook, or similar programs recommended.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk’ use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch; talk and hear. The employee must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds. The employee must be able to see differences in widths and length of lines such as those on graphs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Benefits

• Paid Time off / Vacation
• Holiday Pay
• Sick Pay
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Maternity, Paternity and Adoptive Parent Leave
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Cancer, Life, AD&D)
• Direct Deposit
• Company Paid Uniforms
• Recognition Programs & Rewards
• Property Discounts for Rooms, Retail, Dining, Water Parks, Golf, Spa and more
• Discounted Parking 
• Tuition Reimbursement

This job description outlines the core responsibilities of the Laundry Attendant. It is not exhaustive, and duties may vary depending on hotel operations and event complexity.

Salamander Collection is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.