Event Manager

Plazahotelelpaso; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HHM Hotels is seeking an Event Manager to oversee guest activities and coordinate group catering events, ensuring service excellence and brand standards.

The role collaborates with sales, schedules the event calendar, and manages meeting room setups, F&B, and AV while adhering to EarthView sustainability and safety guidelines. This position may require working on holidays and weekends.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or related field preferred.
• Previous event planning/coordination experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support associates by ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and HHM core values.
• Organize and execute guest activities and oversee group catering events.
• Plan and implement daily and monthly event calendar for guests.
• Create and coordinate group meals and meeting functions and agendas.
• Work collaboratively with sales team to ensure coordination of group room blocks.
• Coordinate details of events for meeting rooms, food & beverage and audiovisual requirements.
• Oversee in-house events and act as liaison between customer and other hotel departments.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Event planning

Coordination

Guest services

Education

Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or related field

Job description

Opportunity: Event Manager

Oversee event functions and coordinate guest activities and/or events in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards.

Potential Career Path

Banquet Manager or Sales Manager – Food and Beverage Director or Director of Sales

Essential Job Functions

• Support associates by ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
• Organize and execute guest activities and oversee group catering events.
• Plan and implement daily and monthly event calendar for guests.
• Create and coordinate group meal and meeting functions and agendas.
• Work collaboratively with sales team to ensure coordination of group room blocks.
• Coordinate details of events for meeting rooms, food & beverage and audio visual requirements.
• Oversee in-house events and act as liaison between customer and other hotel departments.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Position Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality or related field preferred.
• Previous event planning/coordination experience required.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

What We Believe

People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It

Source: HHM Hotels