Seasonal Event Manager: Lead Meetings & Guest Experience

Gaylord Hotels; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligible

Job summary

Gaylord Hotels is seeking a Management-level individual to assist in planning and executing meetings and special events in a fast-paced hospitality setting. The role ensures seamless turnover of events from sales to operations and back as needed, while leading a team to meet daily/weekly targets in sales, attendance, and guest satisfaction.

The role emphasizes implementing departmental strategies, promoting event excellence, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maximize revenue and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 2 years in hospitality, event management, food & beverage, sales or marketing, or related area.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and execution of meetings and special events.
• Assist in implementation of departmental strategies.
• Promote and assist in executing property events with seamless turnover from sales to operations.
• Lead team to meet/daily goals for sales, attendance, guest satisfaction and safety.
• Learn, operate and train on event software such as ticketing, retail, inventory and space usage.

Skills

Event management

Hospitality

Sales & marketing

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in hospitality or related major

Job description

Gaylord Hotels is seeking a Management-level individual to assist in planning and executing meetings and special events in a fast-paced hospitality setting. The role ensures seamless turnover of events from sales to operations and back as needed, while leading a team to meet daily/weekly targets in sales, attendance, and guest satisfaction.

The role emphasizes implementing departmental strategies, promoting event excellence, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maximize revenue and