Event Manager

HHM Hospitality

  • Bethesda, MD
  • 10 days ago

    Highlights

    Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Coordinate details of events for meeting rooms, food & beverage and audio visual requirements.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBethesda, MD

    Description

    Opportunity: Event Manager

    Oversee event functions and coordinate guest activities and/or events in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards.

    Potential Career Path

    Banquet Manager or Sales Manager - Food and Beverage Director or Director of Sales

    Essential Job Functions

    • Support associates by ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
    • Organize and execute guest activities and oversee group catering events.
    • Plan and implement daily and monthly event calendar for guests.
    • Create and coordinate group meal and meeting functions and agendas.
    • Work collaboratively with sales team to ensure coordination of group room blocks.
    • Coordinate details of events for meeting rooms, food & beverage and audio visual requirements.
    • Oversee in-house events and act as liaison between customer and other hotel departments.
    • Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM's EarthView program.
    • Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
    • Perform other duties as requested by management.

    Position Requirements

    • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Hospitality or related field preferred.
    • Previous event planning/coordination experience required.

    Work Environment and Context

    • Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays, weekends and alternate shifts.
    • Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.

    What We Believe

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