Assistant Director of Events

Marriott Hotels Resorts; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking an Event Manager in Abu Dhabi. This role assists in executing events while ensuring customer satisfaction and maximizing financial performance. Responsibilities include managing event operations, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in event management and food and beverage sales, coupled with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer service. Join a dynamic team in a renowned organization.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in event management or related field.
• Strong understanding of food handling and sanitation standards.
• Ability to develop working relationships with vendors.

Responsibilities

• Assist in execution of property events to meet customer needs.
• Manage profitability by developing relationships with vendors.
• Ensure exceptional customer service in all event operations.

Skills

Event management

Food and beverage sales

Customer service

Budget management

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management

Job description

Overview

The position assists in the execution of all property events with a seamless turnover from sales to operations and back to sales. Ensures the team meets the brand's target customer needs, ensures employee satisfaction, focuses on growing event revenues and maximizes the financial performance of the department. Assists in the development and implementation of property-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand's target customer and property employees and provides a return on investment.

Candidate Profile

Education and Experience

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

OR

2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration or related major; 1 year experience in the event management, food and beverage sales and marketing, or related professional area.

Core Work Activities

Assisting in Managing Event Management Operations and Budgets

Researches and analyzes new products, pricing and services of competition.

Reviews scheduled events and troubleshoots potential challenges/conflicts.

Ensures the property is apprised of all groups that will impact property operations.

Works with culinary team to ensure compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.

Assists with the oversight of Event Operations including Banquets, Event Services and Event Technology.

Assists with the oversight of event planning team (BEO/Resume writers).

Ensures meeting space and corresponding heart of the house areas are cleaned and maintained.

Ensures furniture and equipment is maintained and inventory levels are kept in accordance to corporate guidelines.

Assists in the execution of brand service initiatives in event management areas.

Managing Profitability

Introduces ideas to leadership team to enable property to remain competitive.

Encourages calculated risk-taking to generate incremental revenue and deliver excellent guest service.

Develops working relationships with outside vendors and establishes prices and service agreements to enhance the event experience and to increase additional revenue opportunities for the property.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

Creates an atmosphere in all event management operations areas that meets or exceeds guest expectations.

Consult with customers in order to determine objectives and requirements for events such as meetings, conferences and conventions.

Required Experience:

Director

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Marriott International we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis including disability, veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.