Conference Services Manager
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa - Austin
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Barton Creek Resort & Spa
Barton Creek Resort & Spa's success is due to its dedicated, intelligent and self-motivated family of associates who work together to maintain the company's trademark high standards. If you would like to be a part of an environment where teamwork is emphasized and individual excellence is encouraged then this is the place for you.
Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spas associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Barton Creek may be your perfect match.
Job Description
Omni Hotels & Resorts is seekinga Conference Services Manager for the beautiful Barton Creek Resort & Spa!
If you love hospitality, creating amazing customer experiences, and the structure and benefits that come from working with a hotel company then you will love working with Omni!
Ranked among the best resorts in Texas: Top 5 Resorts in the SouthwestConde Nast Traveler and Top 5 Resorts in Texas Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2024
The Conference Services Manager will be responsible for planning, upselling, and delivering group programs with high service standards, operational efficiency, and optimal guest satisfaction
Responsibilities
- Proactively plan, detail, and execute group sales bookings.
- Maximize group revenue contributions through aggressive up-selling techniques.
- Exceed annual banquet revenue goals and contribution per group room night.
- Proactively encourage meeting planners to complete the online survey and assist with achieving the departments overall satisfaction scores.
- Coordinate meeting space, audio visual, culinary, beverage, outside rentals/vendors, and all event-related specifics through BEOs, room diagrams, and resumes. Upsell to maximize the revenues in each of these areas.
- Along with the Catering and Conference Services Department, create profitable menus.
- Conduct site inspections, conference calls, and pre- and post-event meetings when necessary.
- Serve as the main liaison between the resort and client; proactively ask questions and communicate information where necessary. Take accountability for the groups entire stay at the resort.
- On conclusion of all events, review final bill and overall event evaluation with planner to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Participate in Omni-sponsored programs (OST meetings, OSC cards, AES survey, Omni Circle initiatives, etc.).
- Create and maintain a strong working relationship with the banquet and F/B operations teams. Complete OSC cards when appropriate.
- Comply with attendance standards and be available to work on a regular basis. This position requires long hours, many evenings, weekends and occasional holidays. Schedule varies by business demand.
- Other duties as assigned by Director of Sales and Marketing and/or Director of Conference Services.
Qualifications
- College degree; hospitality degree and/or CMP preferred
- Working knowledge of a hotel or resort.
- 2-3 years previous experience in Conference Services role.
- Highly developed communication and organization skills.
- Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines
- Familiarity or ability to quickly learn Delphi, Opera systems
Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links:EEOC is the Law Posterand the following link is theOFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement
If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email
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