Mgr Conference and Events

InterContinental 62s Group plc; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

Hotel room discounts

Job summary

IHG Hotels & Resorts in Los Angeles seeks a Conference and Meeting Events Manager to coordinate meetings and events, acting as a brand ambassador and trusted partner for planners, hosts and attendees.

You will drive collaboration across teams, forecast and report budgets, ensure client experiences are memorable, and build strong relationships with planners through daily briefings while prioritizing guest safety and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal skills.
• Business language and tools acumen.
• Bachelor's Degree/higher education qualification/equivalent in hospitality or related field.
• 3+ years total experience in a catering setting or related field.
• Must speak local language(s).

Responsibilities

• Being the key link between teams and departments to drive collaboration, plan activity and create an environment where everyone can thrive.
• Completing forecasts, plans and productivity reports to budget with accuracy.
• Ensuring successful and memorable client experiences as their key point of contact.
• Working closely alongside planners to build strong working relationships with daily briefings.
• Ensuring guest safety, environmental impact and business needs always remain a priority.
• Conducting pre-event and post-event meetings to continually improve the client experience.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Business tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in hospitality

Job description

Ready to show our guests you mean business? We’re searching for a new Conference and Meeting Events Manager to facilitate meetings and events. Acting as a brand ambassador and trusted partner – you’ll make every interaction between planners, hosts and meeting attendees feel effortless.

A little taste of your day-to-day:

Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:

• Being the key link between teams and departments to drive collaboration, plan activity and create an environment where everyone can thrive
• Completing forecasts, plans and productivity reports to budget with accuracy
• Ensuring successful and memorable client experiences as their key point of contact
• Working closely alongside planners to build strong working relationships with daily briefings
• Ensuring guest safety, environmental impact and business needs always remain a priority
• Conducting pre-event and post-event meetings to continually improve the client experience

What We need from you:

• Excellent communication and strong interpersonal strong skills
• Business language and tools acumen
• Bachelor's Degree/higher education qualification/equivalent in hospitality or related field
• 3+ years total experience in a catering setting or related field
• Must speak local language(s)
• Position may have additional qualifications per brand standard

What you can expect from us:

We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.

Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

IHG gives every member of the teamthe room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.

So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.