Event Coordinator Manager

Job Description

The Meeting and Event Coordinator Manager is responsible for overseeing the sales efforts and execution of meeting and event spaces within the hotel. This role involves working closely with the sales team to achieve budgeted goals in food, beverage, and room rental revenue, profit, and occupancy.

A successful candidate will possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as strong negotiation and organizational abilities. They will be able to work effectively as part of a team, provide high-quality customer service, and maintain accuracy and efficiency in their work.

The salary for this position is estimated to be around $65,000 - $80,000 per year, based on industry standards and location.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the sales team in achieving and exceeding budgeted financial targets

• Coordinate and supervise assigned banquet & catering business after it is booked by the sales department

• Act as a liaison between clients and operating departments to ensure successful meetings and events

• Negotiate catering sales contracts and implement setup as required

• Analyze historical, current, and future hotel/market trends to develop strategies to maximize function space occupancy

• Partner with the operations team to coordinate customer specifications and respond to customer issues and comments to ensure customer satisfaction

• Review all banquet event orders and daily/weekly reports to ensure accuracy