What are the responsibilities and job description for the Events Manager position at The Stella Hotel & Ballroom?
EVENTS MANAGER - STELLA HOTEL & BALLROOM
$2,000.00 Sign-On Bonus
Base Salary - $60,000.00 and Bonus Program
The Stella Hotel & Ballroom in Kenosha is looking for a full time Events Manager. If you are a highly detailed, motivated individual who excels in a fast-paced environment and who is excited to provide a great guest experience, this could be the perfect position for you.
Stella team members are passionate about their work, but also like to have fun! It’s an “all hands-on deck” kind of environment to get our jobs done. Our company was also voted “Best Place to Work.” We offer a full line of great benefits including 18 days of PTO. If you want to have fun, be valued and make a difference, apply today!
As the Events Manager on our team, you will complete a variety of tasks which will include:
- Work with clients to understand, identify and organize all event details.
- Responsible for ensuring high level service throughout pre-event, event and post-event phases of hotel events.
- Finalize confirmed bookings while maximizing revenue potential through up selling and ensuring effective communication both written and personal contact with all hotel departments.
- Prepare correspondence to customers, internal reports and files.
- Communicate with relevant departments to ensure proper servicing of accounts.
- Ensure all proper billing takes place, including deposits and final payments.
- Participate in scheduled sales, food and beverage and all other related meetings as required.
- Solicit new and develop existing accounts to meet/exceed revenue goals.
- Represent the hotel at appropriate industry trade shows and conferences.
The position is ideal for someone with the following experience and qualities:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel Management, Hospitality, Tourism or other related field preferred.
- Minimum two years of experience as an Events Manager or Coordinator required.
- Must possess excellent customer service skills and communication.
- Highly efficient and excellent organizational skills.
- Dependability and regular attendance.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Benefits:
- Full Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, life, short/long term disability, flex spending and more
- 18 days of Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401k Match
- Employee Assistance Program
The Stella Hotel & Ballroom is owned and operated by Gorman & Company. Gorman is a trusted partner in the community, specializing in downtown revitalization, the preservation of affordable housing, workforce housing, and the adaptive reuse of significant historic buildings.
Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer
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