Assistant Director, Conference & Events (Hotel)

IHG Hotels & Resorts; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare and dental coverage

Disability and life insurance

401(k) matching

Hotel discounts

Job summary

InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown is seeking a Conference/Conventions Services Specialist to oversee all functions of the department and ensure meetings and events run to client expectations. The role includes upselling client events and managing function space and room blocks to maximize hotel profit.

Responsibilities include directing day-to-day activities, training staff, coordinating with other departments, conducting tours, assisting with menu planning, and negotiating pricing within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in marketing or related field or equivalent, and 3+ years total experience in a catering setting or related field, with direct supervisory experience over a sales/catering team, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have work experience in hotels
• Must speak fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in overseeing all functions of the Conference/Conventions Services Department. Ensure that all conferences, meetings and group activities are coordinated and managed within client expectations.
• Upsell client events and manage function space and room block inventory to maximize hotel profit.
• Ensure hotel and client fulfill group contract commitments.
• Direct day-to-day activities of the conference/convention services team, plan, organize, and assign work and communicate goals.
• Advise staff of formal policies and procedures.

Skills

Conference management

Upselling events

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field

Job description

InterContinental Los Angeles Downtown is seeking a Conference/Conventions Services Specialist to oversee all functions of the department and ensure meetings and events run to client expectations. The role includes upselling client events and managing function space and room blocks to maximize hotel profit.

Responsibilities include directing day-to-day activities, training staff, coordinating with other departments, conducting tours, assisting with menu planning, and negotiating pricing within