Senior Event Planner – Weddings & Multi-Venue Resorts

Cliff House Maine; Cape Neddick (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cliff House Maine is seeking an Event Planner to support taking it's event operations and lead the planning process across multiple resort venues. The role requires strong leadership, strategic outlook, and the ability to build cross-functional relationships to create standout catering and event experiences from sale through flawless execution.

Lead and coordinate contracts, menus, and handoffs with the Events Chef, Banquet Director, and operations teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5 years of experience planning events, including weddings, with strong client satisfaction track record.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Proven ability to plan and execute events across multiple venues in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong relationship-building with colleagues, guests and vendors; service excellence.
• Cross-functional collaboration with sales, culinary, set-up and service operations teams.
• Excellent communication skills and highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as events require.

Responsibilities

• Manage contracts to own the planning process after booking, ensuring deliverables meet terms.
• Plan events based on contract parameters, venue standards, and guest vision in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with Events Chef, Banquet Director, setup teams, and resort operations to craft menus and ensure flawless execution.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to anticipate needs and maintain client satisfaction.
• Lead meetings related to planning, including daily events, packet reviews, and billing.

Skills

Leadership

Event planning

Client relations

Organization

Sales coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management / Business Administration

Tools

Salesforce

Delphi CRM

Job description

Cliff House Maine is seeking an Event Planner to support taking it's event operations and lead the planning process across multiple resort venues. The role requires strong leadership, strategic outlook, and the ability to build cross-functional relationships to create standout catering and event experiences from sale through flawless execution.

Lead and coordinate contracts, menus, and handoffs with the Events Chef, Banquet Director, and operations teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences