Event Services Manager

The Event Services Manager assists in supervising the event services team while personally helping with the physical setup of function rooms and executing events according to requirements and standards. This role involves training staff, communicating performance expectations, and ensuring consistent high-quality service. The manager also monitors financial and administrative responsibilities, including asset protection, and acts as a liaison between various departments and clients throughout events.

Responsibilities

• Ensures Red Coat program is in place in accordance with Catering Event Service minimum standard.
• Delegates tasks to ensure room sets are “on time” and meet Event Service Standards.
• Manages departmental inventories and assets including par levels and maintenance of equipment.
• Projects supply needs for the department (e.g., pads, pens, candy jars, bottled water/water pitchers).
• Ensures candy rotation on all meeting room sets (if applicable).
• Establishes consistent standards for regular meeting room sets and VIP meeting room sets.
• Conducts function room inspections prior to each function to ensure the room is set according to specifications.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation standards in all banquet operation areas.
• Coordinates routine maintenance to ensure a quality meeting facility.
• Acts as a liaison between Banquets, Event Planning, Event Delivery teams and the group contact throughout the event.
• Coordinates the necessary departments to maintain the meeting room standards.
• Reviews the Diary weekly to ensure space maximization.
• Ensures function rooms are set according to event documentation (Banquet Event Orders, resumes, etc.) and customer requirements.
• Makes presence known to customer at all times.
• Stays available to solve problems and/or suggest alternatives to previous arrangements.
• 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.
• Sets service goals for event service supervisors and employees in order to achieve Event Planner satisfaction goals.
• Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.
• Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.
• Leads shifts and actively participates in the servicing of events.
• Communicates and executes departmental and property emergency procedures and ensures staff are trained in safety procedures.
• Conducts monthly department meetings with Event Service staff.
• Schedules employees to ensure shift coverage and meet business demands and productivity goals; critiques any variances.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; 3 years experience in the event management, food and beverage, or related professional area.