Events Manager

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.
• Salary Range: $75,000.00 - 85,000.00 USD annually

The primary purpose of the Events Manager is to anticipate and exceed the guest’s expectations and needs in planning and executing each event ensuring the best return value for the hotel. 

•  Confirm event related information with the client. Organize/disseminate information to all departments through emails, memos, event orders, directives, resumes, and rooming lists in a professional and timely manner 

• Build creative menus, mindful of food costs, labor costs, and kitchen capabilities. Obtain approval from the Director Catering when any special menus are sold 

• Confirm electrical, internet, telecommunications, audio-visual and exhibit requirements based on discussions with the client 

• Create floor plans for best use of space for each event and to ensure banquet and client are in agreement prior to set-up 

• Obtain guarantees of food and beverage events for banquets and kitchen.  

• Responsible for sufficiently “washing” room block and food and beverage covers in order to ensure a more accurate forecast 

• Confirm billing procedures, ensuring client credibility and those deposits are/or credit applications are received with adequate information and within an acceptable time frame 

• Yield bedroom and meeting space daily to ensure optimum potential through the use of Opera Sales and Catering and PMS systems 

• Conduct pre-conference meetings to ensure key departments are fully aware of relevant details pertaining to group upon their near arrival 

• Attend daily meeting to review event contracts to ensure last minute changes are communicated with banquets, kitchen, and stewarding 

• Fully knowledgeable of (and in adherence to) liquor and fire safety laws and regulations 

• Attend weekly/monthly departmental communication meetings, also sales and operations meetings as required 

• Attend the post conference follow up, conducted by the Sales Manager, to address strengths and weakness of an event while soliciting return business 

• Responsible for following the guidelines/deadlines as detailed in the Conference Services and Catering checklist 

• Hospitality Management degree or equivalent 

• Experience in the hospitality  industry is an asset 

• Good understanding of the luxury hotel market 

• Prefer CMP designation within three years of hire/taking position 

• Excellent customer skills, superior interpersonal skills, results-oriented and highly motivated 

• Proven ability to plan and execute events effectively with a strong attention to detail 

• Working knowledge of Opera, word, excel, and Social Tables diagramming programs 

• Understanding of hotel departments 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills 

• Ability to manage others  

• Computer/Office skills required 

• Ability to sit/stand for periods of time 

• Ability to work weekends/holidays/evenings 

• Ability to work outdoors 

• Requires advanced knowledge of catering and events services 

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills. 

• Needs to distinguish the various priorities as they relate to both guests and employees. 

• Must have ability to work with others to create attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, and cooperativeness. 

• Must have ability to secure minimum levels of skills and abilities that would allow for a proficient job orientation based on specific tasks and methods.  This is to provide a safe working environment according to OSHA regulations that would protect both the employee and coworkers. 

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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