Event and Catering Service Manager

The Event and Catering Service Manager serves as the liaison between various hotel departments and the catering client. They must effectively communicate and coordinate all aspects of event planning for weddings, social events, meetings and more. Once an event is contracted by a Sales Manager, the assigned Event and Catering Service Manager works closely with the client to gather event details, draft banquet event orders, arrange billing, create floorplans, greet the client day-of and ensure the event is set up for success.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Sales Manager and catering client to effectively manage assigned functions
• Work with client and various departments within the hotel to plan all aspects of the function or event to include, but not limited to:
  • Food and beverage requirements, timing of events, audio-visual requirements, function room set up, floor plans, special meal requests, detailed billing instructions, etc.
  • Hotel rooming lists, VIP room assignments, amenity requests, arrival/departure details, bag pulls, luggage storage, housekeeping details, etc.
• Prepare complete, accurate and timely Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and Group Resumes with all event details to be distributed to other hotel departments
• Conduct weekly BEO meetings with management team
• Strive to achieve a balance between service standards and the profitability of the organization

Requirements:

• Requires flexibility and ability to work a varied schedule which is based on schedule of events assigned and levels of business
• 2 years of previous experience as an Event Manager, Conference Services Manager or in a similar Event Planning role preferred
• Ability to handle multiple clients, ongoing programs, onsite events, and high-pressure situations
• Strong time management skill and ability to balance current and future business
• Strong interpersonal skills to provide overall guest satisfaction and work with a team
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrates a detail-oriented nature
• Excellent communication skills: verbal, written and non-verbal
• Presents appropriately and professionally on and off property as a representative of the hotel
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with other hotel operating systems (such as STS, Opera, Delphi, etc.) is preferred
• Must be able to stand/walk/step for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift as much as 20 pounds

Benefits:

• Competitive Pay and Advancement Opportunities
• Year- Round Employment
• Health Benefits, Life Insurance Benefits and 401K Retirement Plan after 90 days
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts on Dining and Lodging

About The Queensbury Hotel: The Queensbury Hotel is managed by Spruce Hospitality Group and is located in the heart of downtown Glens Falls, NY. Built in 1926, it is a Historic Hotel of America and on the National Registry of Historic Places. The property has 123 newly renovated guest rooms, two restaurants and 15,000+ square feet of newly expanded event space that hosts weddings, social events, meetings and conferences. Please visit our website at: www.thequeensburyhotel.com