Events Manager
Events Manager
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel in search of an organized and detailed oriented Events Manager to join our team. This is a great opportunity for a candidate that is looking to take their career to the next level! We only hire those who are at the top of their game and specialize in the details! Guests tell us that they love to visit our property, as a place to connect, celebrate and be inspired! Our teams deliver magic, day in and day out.
Come be a part of history at this Nebraska Landmark! Part of Milwaukee based Marcus Hotels & Resorts, the Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel in downtown Lincoln has been serving Nebraska's capital city for nearly 90 years and has evolved as the benchmark for hospitality.
What will you be doing?
- Responsible for the management of designated events and the proper communication of details for these events to ensure customer satisfaction and hotel profitability are achieved.
- Updates and manages CI/TY with event information and customer communication. Details, organizes, and distributes EOs, resumes and other essential communications necessary in event management.
- Banquet Event Orders detail(s) completed in timely manner and containing all needed information to successfully execute the event, including for all in-house meetings.
- Know the function space and how it works in detail along with appropriate set ups and turn times.
- Attend in-house meetings as required by your position, including Scrub, weekly Sales/Event team meeting and any other meetings deemed necessary to your position.
- High school diploma or equivalent required, Four-year college degree preferred, however, any combination of education and training within hotel sales and/or event planning may also be considered.
- Ability to effectively handle guest and employee concerns in a friendly and positive manner. This involves listening to the nature of concern, demonstrating empathy with the customer and providing positive and proactive solutions.
- Excellent interpersonal, listening and communication skills to include the ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English Language.
- Ability to sit, stand and move throughout to perform essential job functions.
- Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel, knowledge of Marriott systems including CI/TY is preferred.
- High degree of accuracy and detail orientation.
- Knowledge of food, beverage, Audio Visual, Room Sets and Menu Planning is preferred.
- Strong multiple – project management skills.
What is in it for you?
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance offered for full time associates following initial waiting period
- 401K for eligible associates following 90 days of employment
- Paid vacation time for eligible associates
- Free employee parking on site
- Free meal during each shift worked
- Discounts at Marcus Hotels & Resort locations & Marriott worldwide locations
- Free/discounted movie tickets at Marcus Theater locations
- Marriott Brand training and development
- Ability to transfer and promote within Marcus Hotels & Resorts
A division of The Marcus Corporation, Marcus Hotels & Resorts has a rich 60-year history of operational and service excellence. We are “People Pleasing People” who strive daily to create extraordinary experiences for guests and associates alike. Focused on expanding our U.S. based portfolio of 15 hotels and resorts, our properties are known for their unique character and style.
Note: This document describes the general nature and level of work required of people in the job. It is not intended to be an all-encompassing list of responsibilities, duties, and skills.
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel/Miller Time Pub & Grill and Marcus Hotels & Resorts are an Equal Opportunity Employer.