Omni Hotels & Resorts - Corporate Office

Conference Services Manager

Job Locations US-FL-Amelia Island
Posted Date 3 weeks ago(9/13/2024 7:09 PM)
Requisition ID
2024-114557
# of Openings
1
Category (Portal Searching)
Catering and Convention Services

Overview

Amelia Island Resort

 

Amelia Island

 

At Omni Amelia Island Resort guests can explore 3.5 miles of pristine beach and scenic marshlands while enjoying luxurious oceanfront accommodations, world-class resort pools, championship golf, full-service spa, endless dining options and family-friendly activities.

 

Omni Amelia Island's 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 Amelia Island Resort may be your perfect match.

Job Description

To facilitate all aspects of the conference/event including, but not limited to, banquet functions and meeting room arrangements with the meeting planner/client. The manager will serve as the liaison between the meeting planner/client and the hotel, ensuring that all information has been communicated correctly.

Responsibilities

  • Prepares and reviews resumes for groups. Ensures all departments receive necessary information pertaining to the Conference.
  • Partners with the culinary team to create customized menus to fit client’s needs as well as increase food and beverage revenues.
  • Verify contracted banquet meeting rooms in order to guarantee proper space has been assigned and that meeting rooms can accommodate requested set-ups.
  • Conduct pre-planning meetings to include necessary departments when requested by client.
  • Entertain clients in a professional manner to establish closer working relationships.
  • Initiates the method of payment process and assist the credit manager in all accounting procedures.
  • Collects information to create master account estimates 90 days and 21 days prior to conference/event.
  • Creates Banquet Event Orders (BEO’s) to review with the meeting planner. Receives signed event orders and provides these to the Credit Manager.
  • Distributes BEO’s which includes all food and beverage and meeting requirements to be reviewed with the Banquets, Banquet Setup and Culinary Departments in daily BEO meeting.
  • Attends required meetings including morning and afternoon Stand-Up Meeting, BEO Meeting, Forecast Meeting and Department Staff Meeting.
  • Recommends appropriate “in-house” and/or preferred vendors for group related services to drive hotel revenue.
  • Conducts pre-conference meetings with meeting planner and all appropriate department heads.
  • During conference, will ensure the meeting arrangements are to the meeting planner’s specifications. Ensures all on-site changes are managed efficiently.
  • Available to meeting planner during conference through phone, email, and in person to trouble shoot any questions that arise.
  • Arranges for post-conference meetings with the meeting planner and the Executive Committee when requested.
  • Knowledge of computer systems to include Delphi, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Micros.
  • Responsible for accurately forecasting all food and beverage events, on a monthly and yearly basis. Assist in forecasting guestroom revenue along with the Group Housing Coordinator.

Qualifications

  • Previous Experience as a Conference Service Manager in a High Volume 4-Star Hotel (Preferred)
  • Delphi or Equivalent Training
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Related Specification (Preferred)
  • Certified Meeting Planner (Optional)

     

    Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disability. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP'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 to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.

     

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