Event Coordinator
Event Coordinator
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Job Description
Location
Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
The 444-room Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa is classic Rancho Mirage re-imagined for the 21st-century traveler. Our luxurious Palm Springs hotel rooms surround you in Spanish Colonial-inspired style and a soothing desert palette of beige sand and ivory. With plenty of space for your peace and your quiet youll also open French doors to your very own private patio or balcony where the warm desert air and breathtaking views await.
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spas associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment comprehensive training and mentoring along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly motivated person with a passion to serve others the Omni Rancho Las Palmas may be your perfect match.
Responsibilities
- Assist Convention Services and Catering Managers as the onsite liaison between Meeting Planner and operational departments.
- Communication with other Event Concierge team and Managers to ensure seamless experience.
- Basic knowledge of hotel departments and purpose in fulfilling guests needs.
- Manage and assist all aspects of hotel events to include day to day coordination.
- During meetings and conferences will ensure arrangements are to specifications and ensuring satisfaction by creating memorable experiences.
- Being proactive in problem resolution keeping clients advised on current status of events and functions including items pending that need follow up.
- Multi-task and prioritize multiple requests and information; time management skills are necessary.
- Utilize Delphi software for generation of necessary documents and changes as needed.
- Detailed knowledge of the hotel meeting space group dynamics and event details.
- Special projects as assigned by Department Manager.
- Attends daily Banquet Event Order meetings and weekly resume meetings as needed
- Recommends special outside services when required.
- Coordinates and attends pre-convention meetings prior to conference when scheduled.
Qualifications
- Previous catering convention services meeting planning experience preferred. Prefer operations/administrative experience in hotels with banquet operation plus years experience in face to face customer service role required.
- High school education required college degree preferred.
- Ability to clearly and pleasantly communicate both verbally and in writing in English with guests management and co-workers both in person and by telephone.
- Ability to accurately and efficiently input information into computer systems.
- Ability to work cohesively with co-workers both within and outside of your department.
- Ability to think clearly quickly and make concise decisions.
- Ability to work well under pressure dealing with many guest requests/questions within a short period of time.
- Developed computer proficiencies Delphi experience a plus.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast paced environment. Ability to prioritize and organize workload to ensure deadlines is met.
- Ability to handle stressful situations while maintaining a calm and welcoming demeanor.
- Customer service oriented with a desire to create memorable guest experiences.
- Ability to use various office equipment including but not limited to calculators photocopiers and facsimile machines.
- Must possess excellent telephone etiquette skills.
Physical Requirements
- Move bend lift carry push pull and place objects weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance. Stand walk or sit for an extended period or for an entire work repetitive motion including utilizing telephone/computer for an extended period or for an entire shift.
- Stand or walk frequently throught resort as needed
- Must be willining and able to work indoors and outdoors
- Must have ability to utilize telephone/computer for an extended period
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings weekends and holidays with the ability to work a variety of shifts within any given workweek.
Pay: Starting at $22.00/hour. The pay scale provided is a range that Omni Hotels & Resorts reasonably expects to pay. Actual compensation offered may fluctuate based on a candidates qualifications and/or experience.
Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the CA Fair Chance initiative for hiring. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Posterand the following link is theOFCCPs Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement
If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position please send an email to
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