Event Manager

Aimbridge Hospitality - Sedona, AZ

Full-time - Entry Level

Sedona, AZ

1,001-5,000 employees

Accommodation

About the position

The Event Manager at L'Auberge de Sedona is responsible for coordinating arrangements for weddings, group meetings, and catering events. This role involves planning, implementing, and supervising various special events and conferences, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality service for guests.

Responsibilities

• Planning and supervising wedding, catering, and events.
• Attending and often leading weekly Banquet Event Order and Resume meetings.
• Facilitating meetings with event representatives and committees to discuss catering, budgeting, and other services.
• Liaising with group representatives, consulting with clients, and maintaining records.
• Collaborating with other hotel departments and solving unexpected issues.
• Organizing and overseeing conferences from planning to execution.
• Meeting with clients to learn about their event needs and budgets.
• Coordinating logistics for conferences or assemblies of various kinds.
• Building relationships and maintaining contact with representatives of groups and organizations.

Requirements

• Experience in a hotel or a related field required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Proficient in Windows operating systems.
• Ability to convey information and ideas clearly.
• Ability to evaluate and select among alternative courses of action quickly and accurately.
• Ability to work well in stressful high-pressure situations.
• Ability to maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Effective in handling problems in the workplace, including anticipating, preventing, identifying, and solving problems as necessary.
• Ability to assimilate complex information from disparate sources and adjust to meet specific needs.
• Effective at listening, understanding, clarifying, and resolving concerns raised by coworkers and guests.
• Ability to work with and understand financial information and basic arithmetic functions.

Benefits

• Daily Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan