Senior Event Services Manager

Gaylord Hotels; Oxon Hill (MD); On-site; USD 73,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Gaylord Hotels is seeking a Banquets/Catering Manager to lead the department and drive overall success of event services at National Harbor, MD. You will direct the team, ensure room setup meets standards, and actively participate in service delivery while overseeing financial and administrative responsibilities.

The role emphasizes developing and training staff, maintaining high service levels, and ensuring asset protection and compliance with SOPs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 3 years experience in the event management, food and beverage, or related professional area.

Responsibilities

• Lead Banquets/Catering team to meet event requirements.
• Establish room set standards and inspect function rooms.
• Manage assets and inventory; monitor financials and administration.
• Schedule staff to ensure shift coverage and meet business demands.
• Provide exceptional customer service and guest relations.

Skills

Event management

Team leadership

Customer service

Operations management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information

Job Number

26146800

Job Category

Event Management

Location

201 Waterfront Street, National Harbor MD 20745, United States

Schedule

Full Time

Located Remotely?

N

Position Type

Management

Bonus Eligible

Y

Pay Range

$73,000-$89,000 annually

Job Summary

Accountable for the overall success of the Banquets/Catering Department. Leads the team in providing proper room set ups based on requirements and standards, personally assisting when needed. Directs and motivates team to provide high level of service. Monitors and controls financial and administrative responsibilities including asset protection. Develops and trains team to complete work thoroughly, promptly and safely.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 3 years experience in the event management, food and beverage, or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Executing Event Services Operations and Maintaining Inventories

• Attends pre-event meetings as needed to understand group needs.
• Establishes consistent standards for meeting room sets and VIP meeting room sets.
• Conducts function room inspections prior to each function to ensure the room is set according to specifications.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation standards in all event operation areas.
• Acts as a liaison between Banquets, Event Planning, Event Technology teams and the group contact throughout the event.
• Projects supply needs for the department (e.g., pads, pens, candy jars, bottled water/water pitchers).
• Coordinates routine maintenance to ensure a quality meeting facility.
• Solves problems and/or suggest alternatives to previous arrangements if necessary.
• Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.
• Leads shifts and actively participates in the servicing of events.
• Ensures function rooms are set according to event documentation (Banquet Event Orders, resumes, etc.) and customer requirements.

Providing and Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Empowers associates to provide excellent customer service.
• Understands the impact Event Services has on the overall success of an event and manages activities to maximize customer satisfaction.
• Sets a positive example for guest relations.
• Strives to improve service performance.
• Makes presence known to customer at all times.
• Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.

Conducting Human Resources Activities

• Schedules associates to ensure shift coverage and meet business demands and productivity goals.
• Establishes and maintains open, collaborative relationships with associates and ensures associates do the same within the team.
• Conducts associate performance appraisals and provides feedback as needed.
• Solicits associate feedback, utilizes an “open door” policy and reviews associate satisfaction results to identify and address associate problems or concerns.
• Observes service behaviors of associates and provides feedback to individuals.
• Communicates performance expectations in accordance with job descriptions for each position.
• Ensures property policies are applied fairly and consistently, disciplinary procedures and documentation are completed according to Standard and Local Operating Procedures (SOPs and LSOPs) and support the Peer Review Process.
• Brings issues to the attention of supervisor and/or Human Resources as necessary.
• Ensures associates understand expectations and parameters.
• Delegates tasks to ensure room sets are “on time” and meet Event Service Standards.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

We’re proud to offer a wide range of benefits designed to support you and your family, enrich your wellbeing, empower your career, and spark new adventures. Benefits eligibility and options may vary depending on employment status, position and location.

Why have less when you can have MORE — all under one roof? Rooted in our expertise and leadership in meetings and experiences, Gaylord Hotels intentionally deliver environments, services and programming that bring people together in an extraordinary way. The heart of our brand are STARs, who are creative, entrepreneurial and dedicated to providing thoughtful, big-hearted service to guests. At Gaylord, we provide STARs with opportunities well beyond that of a traditional hotel—offering you endless career opportunities, the extras, and MORE. In joining Gaylord, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.