Events Manager

Position Overview

The Events Manager will contribute to the creation and delivery of world-class catering and event experiences at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

The following and other duties may be assigned as necessary:

• The following and other duties may be assigned as necessary:
• Create and maintain a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance, feedback, recognition, mutual respect, and Team Member satisfaction
• Manage rooms-only definite business in addition to events with up to 500 rooms on peak
• Accurately forecast production numbers based on assigned groups
• Provide service levels resulting in maximum profitability and the highest guest satisfaction to all clients
• Meet and entertain assigned group customers in collaboration with the sales team
• Conduct site tours for assigned groups of our banquet and event facilities, sleeping rooms, and other areas of the hotel
• Generate catering and event prospectus, contracts, event orders, and all production requirements
• Assist meeting and event planners by proposing appropriate food & beverage and coordinating all aspects of the event(s) with appropriate hotel staff
• Ensure all policies, procedures, and department SOPs are followed
• Prepare timely event orders to successfully set up culinary and operations
• Coordinate with all operations departments the set-up, service, and breakdown of all functions, and confirm that all necessary equipment is on hand (both in-house and rental)
• Responsible for complying with Title 26 policies and procedure
• Temporary or permanent duties and responsibilities may be added to or modified as deemed necessary

The Events Manager will contribute to the creation and delivery of world-class catering and event experiences at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

The following and other duties may be assigned as necessary:

• The following and other duties may be assigned as necessary:
• Create and maintain a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance, feedback, recognition, mutual respect, and Team Member satisfaction
• Manage rooms-only definite business in addition to events with up to 500 rooms on peak
• Accurately forecast production numbers based on assigned groups
• Provide service levels resulting in maximum profitability and the highest guest satisfaction to all clients
• Meet and entertain assigned group customers in collaboration with the sales team
• Conduct site tours for assigned groups of our banquet and event facilities, sleeping rooms, and other areas of the hotel
• Generate catering and event prospectus, contracts, event orders, and all production requirements
• Assist meeting and event planners by proposing appropriate food & beverage and coordinating all aspects of the event(s) with appropriate hotel staff
• Ensure all policies, procedures, and department SOPs are followed
• Prepare timely event orders to successfully set up culinary and operations
• Coordinate with all operations departments the set-up, service, and breakdown of all functions, and confirm that all necessary equipment is on hand (both in-house and rental)
• Responsible for complying with Title 26 policies and procedure
• Temporary or permanent duties and responsibilities may be added to or modified as deemed necessary

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality, Business, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a large, luxury resort setting
• Minimum of three (3) years of luxury, large-scale hotel experience in Catering and Conference Services
• Knowledge of F&B products, proper preparation, and presentation of food and beverage items in a gaming environment
• Knowledge of meeting room capacities, banquet set-up, audio-visual, and any other pertinent details as they relate to function and room set-up
• Provide…