What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event Manager position at Plum Point Lodge?
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Plum Point’s mission is to embody the best in the Finger Lakes lodging, food & beverage, and experiences. Plum Point offers exceptional lodging right on Seneca Lake and the Seneca Lake Wine Trail. A highly rated fine dining, farm-to-table restaurant, Sapalta, that serves 100% Finger Lakes wines and food sourced in the Finger Lakes region. This upscale, waterfront lodge also has a number of resort-like amenities like a pool, a dock on the lake, kayaks, camping yurt tents, and two campfire pits. We are a seasonal business that operates from early April to late November.
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Description
The Event Manager is responsible for selling, scheduling, and planning events. Events are typically related to a wedding but may also include family reunions, business meetings, or a weekend seminar. We would also like someone that could work hours either on the hotel front desk or serving for the restaurant as needed.
Qualifications
- College or business degree, particularly in hospitality a plus
- 2 years experience in hospitality with management experience
- Experience with Property Management Systems, particularly ResNexus and POS, particularly Lightspeed a plus
- Experience with Google Email, Docs, and Spreadsheets a plus
- Able to lift 25 pounds overhead and go up and down stairs.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Event Manager will primarily be responsible for managing all aspects of the Lodge’s events.
- Return inquiries through the hotel site event lead form, Facebook, or calls to the property. Keep customers in a Customer Relationship Management system (CRM). Engage in potential customers and industry partners like event planners.
- Put together a Banquet Event Order (BEO) that outlines the event fee and other pricing to provide the customer and to keep on record for our business.
- Ensure all revenue is recorded in our point of sale system (POS), Lightspeed.
- Schedule any needed staff to set up, service, or tear down the event.
- Coordinate this event with other departments as needed.
Plum Point
Plum Point’s mission is to embody the best in the Finger Lakes lodging, food & beverage, and experiences. Plum Point offers exceptional lodging right on Seneca Lake and the Seneca Lake Wine Trail. A highly rated fine dining, farm-to-table restaurant, Sapalta, that serves 100% Finger Lakes wines and food sourced in the Finger Lakes region. This upscale, waterfront lodge also has a number of resort-like amenities like a pool, a dock on the lake, kayaks, camping yurt tents, and two campfire pits. We are a seasonal business that operates from early April to late November.
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Relocation assistance
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
- Commission pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Himrod, NY 14842: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Work Location: One location