Event Manager
San Diego Marriott Mission Valley

8757 Rio San Diego Drive

San Diego, CA 92108

353 Room Hotel
Managed By Driftwood Hospitality Management
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San Diego Marriott Mission Valley
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Compensation: $54,000 per year

Join Our Team at San Diego Marriott Mission Valley: Where Excellence Meets Hospitality!

At the San Diego Marriott Mission Valley, we take pride in creating a workplace that not only values exceptional service but also fosters a vibrant and inclusive community. We believe in attracting the best talent and providing them with an environment that encourages growth, collaboration, and personal well-being.

Why Work With Us?

Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy the peace of mind with our comprehensive benefits, including a generous 401k match, health, dental, and vision coverage at competitive costs for all full time employees. We prioritize your overall well-being, ensuring you have the support you need.

Delicious Perks:As part of our commitment to your satisfaction, we offer a complimentary hot meal during your shift. Savor the flavors of our culinary expertise while you contribute to our guests' memorable experiences.

Convenient Amenities:Forget the stress of finding parking - our team members enjoy free parking on-site. Our central location extends beyond the hotel with the trolley station within walking distance, commuting becomes a breeze.

Travel Incentives:Take advantage of discounted room rates at all Marriott hotels internationally, allowing you to explore new destinations and create lasting memories.

Investing in Your Future:Join us at San Diego Marriott Mission Valley, where we prioritize promoting from within and offer continuous professional growth opportunities. Your success is our success, and together, let's build a legacy of excellence.

What Sets Us Apart?

Our commitment to excellence extends beyond our service to guests; it encompasses our dedication to creating a positive and rewarding work environment for our team. We believe in recognizing and celebrating the unique talents and contributions each team member brings.

Job Summary

Prepares all event documentation and coordinates with group sales and/or catering sales, hotel departments, and customer to ensure consistent, high-level service throughout pre-event, event, and post event phases of hotel events. Ensures all hotel events have a seamless turnover from sales to service back to sales. Establishes opportunities to maximize revenue opportunities by upselling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events. Plan, organize, and manage the in-house details for all group and convention bookings (i.e., guest rooms, menus, set-up, etc.) Participate in negotiating meetings/functions, rooms, rates, and all related requirements. Ensure maximization of room and meeting space, revenues, and profits while delivering a quality product. Report and critique all activities to the Director of Convention Services or Director of Sales. Enliven the Brand Standards within the Department and the hotel. Support all Corporate and hotel initiatives as needed.

Essential Job Functions

This description is a summary of primary responsibilities and qualifications. The job description is not intended to include all duties or qualifications that may be required now or in the future. The Hotel operates 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, so operational demands require variations in shift days, starting times, and hours worked in a week.

Business Results

  • Plan, upsell and detail the program with the client including verification and modification of space requirements, times, equipment, menus, themes/decorations, etc. Prepare the appropriate resumes and paperwork to ensure quality service.
  • Monitor Convention Groups Room Requirements to ensure all convention attendees receive commitments made in the hotels agreements.
  • Manage function details and related activities to ensure that program requirements are satisfied. Anticipate and handle customer complaints and/or problems to ensure quality product delivery, customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Improve hotel convention services' products through; (a) the development of new sales tools, menus, themes, and decorations, (b) the analysis of the strengths and weakness of our competitions product, and (c) analysis, understanding, and satisfaction of our customers needs.
  • Monitor and control individual event budgets and details to maximize revenues and minimize expenses while ensuring delivery of a quality product.
  • Coordinates and communicates verbally and in writing with customer (internal and external) regarding event details. Follows up with customer post-event.
  • Acts as liaison between hotel and customer throughout the event process (pre-event, event, post-event). Makes presence always known to customer during this process. Is available to solve problems and/or suggest alternatives to previous arrangements.
  • Oversees his/her customer experiences from file turnover through the post event phase until turnover back to sales.
  • Proactively identifies operational challenges associated with his/her group and works with the hotel staff and customer to solve these challenges and/or develop alternative solutions.
  • Leads pre-event and post-event meetings for assigned groups.
  • Facilitates various meetings as necessary (Banquet Event Order meeting, block review, etc.).
  • Manages group room blocks and meeting space for assigned groups.
  • Greets customer during the event phase and hands-off to the operations team for the execution of details.
  • Adheres to all standards, policies, and procedures.
  • Integrates current trends in the meetings & special events industry.
  • Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.
  • Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.
  • Participate in task force for Hilton as required.
  • Communicate function requirements to appropriate areas in the hotel, resolve issues or problems to ensure quality product delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Due to the nature of the business the individual may be required to do other duties and special projects as assigned by the supervisor.

    • Guest Satisfaction

  • Ensures a high level of customer satisfaction and builds long terms mutually beneficial customer relationships to support future revenue growth.
  • Coordinates and communicates verbally and in writing with customer (internal and external) regarding event details. Follows up with customer post-event.
  • Makes presence always known to customer during this process, regardless of which hotel they sit at. Greets customer during the event phase and hands-off to the Convention Services department for the execution of details. Is available to solve problems and/or suggest alternatives to previous arrangements.
  • Displays leadership in guest hospitality and ensures consistent, high-level service throughout all phases of hotel events. Ensures products and services sold to the Event Planners meet or exceed their expectations, create loyalty, and leads to increased market share.
  • Sets a positive example for guest relations.
  • Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels. Effectively responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.
  • Reviews Guest Service Results with leaders. Participates in the development and implementation of corrective action plans.
  • Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.
  • Utilizes Delphi or other hotel system to capture and manage customer information daily.

    • Leadership

    Applies broad business knowledge and balances both a short- and long-term perspective to generate strategies while leading the organization to achieve them.

  • Demonstrates commitment to the brands operating principles and philosophies.
  • Holds self and others accountable for achieving results.
  • Addresses conflict in a timely manner.
  • Contributes to team results.
  • Deals with change effectively.
  • Makes decisions, including employees/team and commits to a course of action with available information.

    • Managing Work Execution

    Proactively ensures that others have the accountability, authority, and resources necessary to both manage work execution and drive for results.

  • Approaches work with a sense of urgency and purpose.
  • Allocates time and resources effectively when faced with competing demands.
  • Overcomes obstacles to accomplish challenging objectives.
  • Follows through on inquiries, requests, and complaints.

    • Generating Talent

    Proactively identifies and develops talent within the organization.

  • Analyzes candidates job-related themes, skills, and competencies to ensure each placement decision maximizes team dynamics and talent utilization.
  • Discusses problems immediately with others before they are forgotten or get out of control.
  • Actively pursues self-development.
  • Explains own rationale and thought processes to help employees improve their skills.

    • Organizational Learner

    Actively pursues learning and self-development to enhance personal, professional, and business growth; shares learning; demonstrates depth of knowledge in technical or specialized area.

  • Acts independently to improve and increase skills and knowledge.
  • Demonstrates an awareness of personal strengths and areas for professional improvement.
  • Shares learning, innovations, and best practices with others.
  • Is willing to learn from others.
  • Performs all technical/procedural requirements of the job.

    • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

    Experience

  • 2 or more years of catering and rooms experience in the hospitality industry
  • Proven track record of a consistent ability to provide quality service
  • Previous leadership experience preferred

    • Skills and Knowledge

  • Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
  • Knowledge of the Hotel brands policies and procedures
  • Knowledge of the convention/catering, food & beverage, and hospitality professions
  • Skills needed to manage the people and variables encountered in the development and implementation of major functions
  • Computer literate in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Computer literate with Delphi preferred

    • Physical Demands

    Frequent walking, standing, sitting, hearing, talking, smiling. Lifting, pushing, and pulling of objects weighing up to ten (10) pounds.

    Join us at San Diego Marriott Mission Valley, where your career aspirations meet endless opportunities, and where we not only meet industry standards but exceed them. Be a part of a team that is not just amazing but is committed to making your journey with us truly extraordinary.

    Ready to embark on a fulfilling career journey? Apply today and discover the unparalleled experiences that await you at San Diego Marriott Mission Valley!

    Benefits

    • 401(k)
    • Dental insurance
    • Disability insurance
    • Employee assistance program
    • Flexible spending account
    • Health insurance
    • Life insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Vision insurance
    • Room Discounts
    • Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

    EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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    San Diego Marriott Mission Valley

    353 Room Hotel

    Experience the heart of sunny Mission Valley San Diego

    Located in Mission Valley, San Diego, the Marriott Mission Valley is the ideal hotel for experiencing the best of San Diego. Enjoy easy access to San Diego State University, SDSU Mission Valley, and the new Snapdragon Stadium from our hotel. Hop on the Rio Vista Trolley and explore Mission Bay, Sea World, Old Town, and Downtown San Diego's Gaslamp District. Gather in refreshed meeting spaces, including an event lawn ideal for memorable outdoor gatherings. Enjoy a host of amenities and services, from views and casual dining at DEN to our fully equipped fitness center and outdoor pool with a waterfall. Well-appointed hotel rooms and suites offer 55 SMART TVs, high-speed Internet, and balconies, perfect for groups or families visiting San Diego. You will appreciate the unmatched charm and sophistication of one of the top hotels in Mission Valley, San Diego.