Director of Event Planning and Operations - Renaissance Hotels - (Los Angeles, CA)

Director of Event Planning and Operations - Renaissance Hotels -

You were always one of those curious kids who opened every cabinet peeked behind every door and never ceased to ask why when given an explanation. Today you bring your personal style to every experience. You live life to discover. You are passionate about your neighborhood always looking to explore the places one wouldn t find in a travel guide. If this sounds like you you re in the right place. You ve got authentic style natural curiosity and a warm way with people. Renaissance is not just a place to spend the night it s a place to discover a place in the world with style like yours. That s why we re not just looking for anyone. We re looking for someone like you. The Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel located at 9620 Airport Blvd. Los Angeles California 90045 is currently hiring a Director of Event Planning & Operations.Director of Event Planning & Operations Manages event management functions and staff on a daily basis including the departments of Event Planning Banquets Catering Event Service and Event Technology (Destination Management if applicable). Position has overall responsibility for executing all property events with a seamless turnover from sales to operations and back to sales while consistently delivering a high level of service. Ensures team maximizes revenue opportunities by up-selling and accurately forecasting (catering and group rooms) all events. The position is responsible for achieving guest and employee satisfaction and for managing the financial performance of the department. CANDIDATE PROFILE Education and Experience High school diploma or GED 4 years experience in the 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 the event management food and beverage sales and marketing or related professional area. CORE WORK ACTIVITIES Managing Event Planning Operations Leads execution of activities to support the Event Management strategy. Works with direct reports to review scheduled events and event complexity in order to avoid potential service challenges and failures. 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 catering menu development process. Works with culinary team to ensure compliance to food handling and sanitation standards. Oversees turned opportunities function space and group room blocks. Maintains inventories to maximize customer satisfaction and revenue opportunities. Communicates and executes departmental and property emergency procedures and ensures staff are trained in safety procedures. Reviews property specific event operations annually and makes appropriate adjustments. Consult with customers in order to determine objectives and requirements for events such as meetings conferences and conventions. Works directly with high profile and high revenue groups to ensure an excellent customer experience for all customers. Leading Discipline and Department Teams Displays leadership in guest hospitality exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations. Communicates vision for service delivery in Event Management to ensure guest is serviced from arrival to departure (e.g. greeting from maitre d or event services team food and beverage delivery fulfillment of special requests invitation to return). Assigns all events turned over to Event Planning team (if no DEP). Manages customer budgets to maximize revenue and meet customer needs. Champions all standards policies and procedures (PPM Core Deliverables SOPs LSOPs etc.). Ensuring and Providing Exceptional Customer Service 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. Establishes guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters. Managing the Sales and Marketing Strategy 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. Conducting Human Resources Activities Works with Human Resources to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations. Ensures that regular ongoing communication is happening in all areas of event operations (e.g. Banquet Event Order meetings pre-event briefings and staff meetings). Reviews staffing levels to ensure that guest service and operational needs are met. To submit your application for this job please go to s jobs.marriott.com marriott jobs 19157095 %3Flang en-us -Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability veteran status or any other basis protected under federal state or local laws.Marriott International considers for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal state and local law.