Conference Services Manager

Working with a talented team of Food & Beverage professionals, The Peninsula Chicago is seeking a guest-focused Conference Service Manager.

Work for a luxury Five-Star Five-Diamond property in the heart of Michigan Avenue, Chicago
Learn and grow within a diverse multi-outlet property
Exceptional health benefits package and 401(k) with company match

Key Accountabilities:

• Communicate with the sales managers responsible for booking various group businesses, as well as all other department staff members who will be involved in carrying out the needs of group/guests.
• Act as the liaison between the client and the hotel for all of the client needs, (i.e. hotel rooms, catering and events, audio visual, transportation, off-site event recommendations)
• Have excellent knowledge of hotel facilities and capacities/dimensions of meeting rooms
• Maintain the policies set forth in the roup sales contract (i.e., deposits, cut-off dates, attrition, rooming list, billing instructions)
• Develop creative menu presentations for potential clients
• Attend and participate in the weekly resume meeting
• Conduct tours of the property with meeting planners and potential clients
• Coordinate with banquet captains and conference concierge to ensure a continuous presence for on-site clients

General Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years leadership experience ia luxury hotel
• Excellent written skills including report writing, above average skills in oral presentation
• Degree in Hospitality Management preferred
• Strong understanding and knowledge of food and beverage

Benefits We

Offer:

• 10 vacation days per year
• 9 paid holiday days per year
• 5 Chicago Paid Sick Leave days per year
• 5 Chicago Paid Leave days per year
• Complimentary employee meals
• Discounted parking
• Discounted and complimentary room nights at The Peninsula Hotes
• 50% discount on spa services
• 25% discount on spa retail
• 80% company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage
• Complimentary life insurance
• Complimentary long-term disability
• Retirement plan with 5% company match

To be considered for the position, you must have work authorization in the United States. The salary range for this roke is $65, per year.