Events Coordinator

Breathe deeply, dream wildly, and discover a soulful sanctuary where finding yourself comes naturally. Magic sits around every corner and within every conversation. It enchants through the charm of Los Peñasquitos Canyon and the sunshine of San Diego. It’s where classic meets cool, the fine unwinds into fun and inspiration leads to immersion. 

Bask in the San Diego sunshine and enjoy our five-star setting at Fairmont Grand Del Mar. Immersed in nature, the resort hosts 249 elegantly appointed guestrooms and suites, an 18-hole private Tom Fazio-designed golf course, a five-star spa and offers two dozen weekly outdoor activities across the 400 acres of dramatic canyon scenery including yoga, meditation and archery. The Grand includes six different dining venues, including San Diego’s only three-Michelin starred restaurant, Addison.  

Growth and advancement are not only accessible but actively encouraged. We promote a balanced life for our colleagues and continually seek new ways to enhance our environment and support our beautiful home of San Diego.

What is in it for you:

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities. The sky is your limit.
• Hourly Rate of Pay: $23.88/hour USD

As a coordinator you will be responsible for providing clerical and administrative support to the Managers and further ensure department goals are met by providing administrative support to all facets of the group convention and sales process.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Need to have strong customer service and communication skills, can anticipate and meet the needs of our guests and have an enthusiastic desire to attain the highest levels of quality in all areas of the hotel.
• While supporting the Events department, you will respond to general telephone/ email/ mail inquiries.
• Must be able to deal with a high volume of incoming calls, prepare Conference Services Daily reports. (Weekly and Daily Distribution, Site Inspections, Daily Change Log,etc)
• Assist with special projects as needed, maintain filing systems, maintain schedules in terms of appointments, meetings, acting as a liaison with departments when necessary and maintain a professional environment.
• Create, maintain, and be responsible for all Internal Hotel accounts, bookings and events.
• Responsible for all Internal Departmental Banquet Event Orders

• Must be proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and knowledge of Opera Sales & Catering is preferred.
• Able to provide clear and professional telephone communication.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Capable of managing multiple projects and responsibilities with ease.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• High school or equivalent education required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Prior hospitality/hotel experience preferred.
• Must have ability to work with others to create attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy and cooperativeness

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: We are an inclusive company, and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent. Fairmont Grand Del Mar is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/M/F/D/V

Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities. By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit https://careers.accor.com/

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