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Director of Meetings & Events

Montage Hotels & Resorts
Newport, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026
Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic.

At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a culture that leads with the important notion we live by every day; do what you love. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application.

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At Pendry, It’s All Because of YOU! 



Director, Meetings & Events

Imagine turning your passion and talent into a fulfilling career. Imagine a beautiful workplace where you can learn, grow, and have fun. At Pendry, we know our success is all because of you. Here, you’re not just an associate but a passionate creator of authentic, personalized experiences. You’ll feel empowered to think creatively, discover career growth opportunities, and have fun while crafting lasting, cherished moments for our guests. Working at Pendry is more than a job; it’s a way of life. Don’t just imagine the possibility—join us. 



Your Leadership 

  • Ability to contribute to the strategy and planning activities of the Meetings & Events functions including maximizing and managing resources and efforts to ensure client satisfaction, operational efficiencies and revenue targets are met
  • Assist in reviewing sales contracts as well as other important information on behalf of the team
  • Assist in overseeing contractual agreements pertaining to guest room blocks, meeting space, food and beverage, concessions, and event vendor agreements
  • Ensure the team accurately forecasts group rooms and group food and beverage revenues for assigned groups
  • Responsible for managing, coordinating, and executing high profile and high touch groups
  • Maintains strong client relations and ensures that event specifications are communicated and executed for a successful meeting experience for both the meeting planner and attendees
  • Participate in site visits and planning meetings for upcoming groups as requested
  • Responsible for acting as a liaison between the guest and operating departments to ensure successful meetings, and to generate repeat business
  • Deliver on guests’ expectations and have the desire to create WOW moments 
  • Perform additional duties as assigned that may be outside the scope of duties, based on business needs

About You  

  • You are passionate about Events and providing elevated guest service
  • You are exceptional in leading a team 
  • You are passionate about providing exceptional service and creating memorable moments 
  • You are open to learning, developing, and growing both yourself, personally, and helping others do the same 
  • You are trustworthy and have integrity 

Must Haves 

  • A minimum of two years of previous Meeting & Events or Conference Services experience
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
  • Microsoft Office products; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook 
  • Embrace Technology – continually learn, adapt and master to new operating system
  • Budgetary analysis capabilities, a plus 
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays 
  • Luxury hotel experience, a plus 

You will Enjoy 

  • DTO (Discretionary Time Off) 
  • Healthcare benefits 
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts 
  • 401 [k] retirement plan with company matching, fully vested, and loan option 
  • Banking and Investing Program offers preferred rewards, mortgage discount, and waived fees 
  • Fertility & Family Forming Assistance 
  • Parental leave pay differential 
  • Pet Insurance 
  • Hotel discounts 
  • Free meals
  • Fitness & wellness discounts 
  • LinkedIn Learning membership 
  • Hearts of Pendry community engagement 
  • Associate’s events throughout the year 

Physical Requirements 

  • Grasping, holding, sitting, typing, walking, repetitive motions, bending over 
  • Ability to stand and exercise mobility for extended periods of time during your scheduled shift
  • Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors, and subordinates; use of these senses will occur on a constant basis.

At Pendry, we want every guest and every associate to feel that they belong. To be seen, to be recognized, and to feel our gratitude. In the United States, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disability. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Job applicants with disabilities who need assistance or an accommodation in order to apply for a position (or their representative) should contact the People department directly at your preferred location. 

The pay scale for Director of Meetings & Events $125,000 - $130,000

The pay scale is the base salary or hourly wage range, exclusive of incentive pay such as commissions, piece rates, gratuities, and the like, that Montage reasonably expects to pay for the position.

In the United States we are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Salary : $125,000 - $130,000

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