Catering & Conference Services Manager

At Fairmont Orchid our engaging service and Hawaiian culture make every special event a truly memorable affair. Be an ambassador for our exceptional offerings where you will liaise between multiple departments to meet the needs and exceed the expectations of your clients.

What you will be doing:

Reporting to the Director of Conference Services responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Organize convention booking catering events and wedding files from date of departure and maintain accurate activities within files consistently
• Obtain/confirm all event-related information (to include but not limited to meeting specifications audio visual rooming lists technical needs exhibit needs food and beverage requirements etc.) with client organize/distribute group resumes conference agendas event orders floorplans etc. to all operating partners accurately and in a timely manner.
• Drive function space optimization/maximization to ensure best utilization of space for guest experience and financial performance of department
• Initiate/follow up on billing procedures ensuring deposits and/or credit applications are received within acceptable timeframes
• Conduct pre-conference/event meetings with clients and pertinent departments to confirm all relevant details are communicated
• Ensure guest/group experience while onsite through personal interaction and attendance at functions throughout the stay. Must be flexible to accommodate irregular and/or extended hours.
• Conduct any/all site inspections as required. Able to handle inquiries for social and Weddings.
• Attend necessary meetings within hotel that affect/are affected by the Catering Conference Services &/or Events department
• Establish and maintain rapport with clients prior to during and post conference exceeding their expectations and encouraging repeat business
• Play active role in local community through associations memberships and involvement. Be an ambassador of the hotel within the local community
• Additional responsibilities as outlined by Director

Qualifications :

Your experience and skills include:

• Relevant Catering & Conference Services experience within luxury resort market and/or similar role
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal required
• Strong leadership excellent interpersonal skills and problem solving abilities
• Highly responsible reliable and ethical. A reputation for honesty and integrity.
• Results oriented and highly motivated self-starter.
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Ability to work days nights and weekend; when necessary

Additional Information :

Salary Range: $77900 - $85000 USD

Visa Requirements: Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. The hotel is unable to assist candidates in obtaining U.S. work authorization.

Your team and working environment: Come join the energetic and caring Housekeeping Ohana at the Fairmont Orchid. We work together as a dynamic team to ensure that our guests are well looked after and the hotel maintains the utmost cleanliness.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality.

We support you to grow and learn every day making sure that work brings purpose to your life so that during your journey with us you can continue to explore Accors limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrows hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor visit Fairmont Hotels & Resorts: At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts we offer our guests the finest hospitality experience in each of our destinations. And we know that to offer our guests the best we first need to offer our employees the best. Thats why youll find exceptional work opportunities throughout North America and the Caribbean Europe and Africa the Middle East and Asia Pacific as well as industry leading training career development recognition and rewards. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotel that includes landmark locations like Londons The Savoy New Yorks The Plaza and Shanghais Fairmont Peace Hotel. Our teams are guided by values of Respect Integrity Teamwork and Empowerment; we employ the highest ethical and quality standards treating all colleague with fairness & dignity. A community and environmental leader Fairmont is also regarded for its responsible tourism practices and award winning Green Partnership Program. An exciting future awaits!

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time