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La Quinta Resort Club
La Quinta, CA | Full Time
$42k-67k (estimate)
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Director of Conference Services
$42k-67k (estimate)
Full Time | Accommodations 2 Months Ago
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La Quinta Resort Club is Hiring a Director of Conference Services Near La Quinta, CA

About Us:
At Pyramid Global Hospitality, people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, growth, development, and wellbeing. Our commitment to a People First culture is reflected in our approach to employee development, employee benefits and our dedication to building meaningful relationships.
Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a range of employment benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, as well as unique perks such as on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. In addition, Pyramid Global Hospitality is committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help our people build the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers.
Whether you are just starting out in the hospitality industry or are a seasoned professional, Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success, in over 230 properties worldwide. Join their team and experience the benefits of working for a company that values its employees and is committed to creating exceptional guest experiences.
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Location Description:
At the La Quinta Resort and Club we pride ourselves on being the best employer in the area. What sets us apart? Our culture, full benefit plans, including 401k with a company match and our lucrative bonus programs, to name a few. We are looking for talented people who have a genuine passion for service. Our Core Values involve personal development, people, and a desire for wanting them to succeed. We believe each member of our team has a key part to play in our delivery of outstanding service and memorable experiences for each guest. We want a Resort that people want to come to, not through. Find out today what a career with Pyramid Hotel Group at the La Quinta Resort and Club can mean for you!
Overview:
Annual Salary Range: $95,000 - $135,000
We are looking for a highly motivated, creative, customer focused leader to join our team as Director of Catering & Events. To be successful in this role, this individual must be self-motivated, demonstrate a thorough knowledge of event execution, food and beverage and a basic understanding of revenue management and space optimization to drive conference revenue.. The Director of Conference Services will lead the conference services team with a hands-on approach providing exceptional support and customer service to hotel and conference center guests and meeting planners. Maintaining our conference, pre-function and banquet space in excellent condition to ensure all space is set based on the banquet event order and property standards.
Your role:
  • Is responsible for the achievement of budgeted banquet revenue inclusive of food, beverage, room rental, audio visual and misc. revenue.
  • Works closely with leadership to ensure group food and beverage contribution is in alignment with budgeted expectations
  • Works closely with leadership to facilitate the creation of sales and marketing materials/initiatives to support revenue generation and premiere positioning
  • Provides daily direction and leadership to the conference service operations team.
  • Prepares operations team weekly schedule, yearly evaluations, approval of time off and monitors overtime and labor costs.
  • Participates in daily, weekly, and monthly meetings as required.
  • Directs the Conference Services Manager to work with the Director of Catering and Banquet Manager to ensure all space is set up as required.
  • Ensures the setup of all conference rooms, ballrooms and pre-function space to include tables, chairs, audio-visual technology, pens, pads, waters, and food and beverage stations per the direction of the banquet event order
  • Ensures conference guests get proper support and setup of all technology needs.
  • Maintains all conference equipment ensuring maintenance checks and repairs are completed in a timely manner. Working directly with vendors and department Business Operations Manager on purchases.
  • Monitors work of vendors and external contractors to schedule setup of outside equipment for events and or scheduling repairs maintenance with vendors.
  • Makes sure conference service operations team follows all safety procedures in respect to the opening and closing of conference and banquet space each day.
  • Makes sure conference service operation team is providing service to straighten and tidy up conference space in use during scheduled lunches and guests break sessions.
  • Completes additional task that may be assigned by senior management.
  • Responsible for overseeing the Catering Sales and Events Department.
  • Responsible for planning, soliciting and promoting catering business for the hotel.
  • Develops the overall hotel Catering plans and budgets.
  • Responsible for revenue maximization and control of Catering expenses through effective negotiation of services and accurate forecasting.
Qualifications:
If you have experience in leading high volume conference center operations, enjoy engaging with people from all over the world and making meaningful connections, as well as taking steps to “WOW” people, we want you! This is a tremendous opportunity for a driven person to grow a career in hospitality with a world-class property.
Compensation Range: The compensation for this position is $95,000.00/Yr. - $135,000.00/Yr. based on qualifications and experience.

Job Summary

JOB TYPE

Full Time

INDUSTRY

Accommodations

SALARY

$42k-67k (estimate)

POST DATE

03/14/2024

EXPIRATION DATE

06/11/2024

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