Luxury Events Manager — Weddings, Catering & Groups

Accor; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Free meals

Learning programs

Health benefits

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Accor — Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, a luxury resort, seeks an Events/Catering professional to plan and service weddings, catering events and group files. You will ensure flawless execution, maintain client communication, and uphold brand standards while delivering engaging service.

You will manage logistics, coordinate with food & beverage and AV teams, and contribute to guest satisfaction and financial success. This role requires flexibility to work varied hours in a premier resort setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within luxury resort market in similar role preferred.
• Computer literacy in Windows applications; Micros Opera S&C and Meeting Matrix preferred.
• University/College degree in a related discipline preferred.

Responsibilities

• Event planning and servicing of contracted Weddings, Catering Events and Group Files.
• Provide professional, friendly and engaging service.
• Organize wedding, catering & convention booking files and maintain accurate activities within files.
• Obtain/confirm all event-related information (timelines, AV, rooming lists, food & beverage requirements, etc.) with client.
• Distribute group resumes, catering and conference agendas, event orders, floorplans, to operating partners.
• Monitor event logistics and execution, ensuring adherence to contracts, brand standards and profitability goals.
• Drive satisfaction through proactive service delivery and problem solving.
• Optimize function space utilization for guest experience and financial performance.
• Forecast banquet and catering food & beverage by group with approximately 3% accuracy.
• Follow billing procedures and ensure deposits/credit applications are received timely.
• Conduct pre-conference meetings with clients to confirm details.
• Ensure guest experience onsite through personal interaction and attendance at events.
• Attend hotel meetings impacting the Events department.
• Build and maintain client relationships, encouraging repeat business.
• Be an ambassador for the hotel in the local community.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Reliable and ethical

Flexible schedule

Education

University/College degree

Tools

Micros Opera S&C

Meeting Matrix

Job description

Accor — Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, a luxury resort, seeks an Events/Catering professional to plan and service weddings, catering events and group files. You will ensure flawless execution, maintain client communication, and uphold brand standards while delivering engaging service.

You will manage logistics, coordinate with food & beverage and AV teams, and contribute to guest satisfaction and financial success. This role requires flexibility to work varied hours in a premier resort setting.