Weddings Manager

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

 

Responsible for enhancing communication between property departments and wedding coordinators to ensure consistent, high-level service throughout pre-wedding, wedding and post-wedding phases of property events. Works with his/her management team to ensure their wedding events have a seamless turnover from sales to service and back to sales. Recognizes opportunities to maximize revenue by up selling and offering enhancements to create outstanding wedding functions.   

 

CANDIDATE PROFILE 

Education and Experience 

 

·  High school diploma; 2 years’ experience in the event management or related professional area.

OR

·  2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; no work experience required.

 

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES 

 

Supporting Event Operations 

·  Greets customer during the event phase and hands off to Event Operations for the execution of details. Should be available for operational needs pertaining to the wedding.  
·  Verifies hourly associates understand expectations and parameters for event activities.       
·  Adheres to all standards, policies, and procedures.       
·  Verifies billing accuracy and conducts bill reviews with the clients prior to processing the final bill. 
·  Ensures that coordinators close off wedding billings no more than 30 days after the event. 
·  Participates in customer meetings for assigned groups with guidance from his/her supervisor.         

 

Providing and Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service 

·  Encourages associates to provide excellent customer service.       
·  Sets a positive example for guest relations.       
·  Coordinates and communicates event details both verbally and in writing to the customer and property operations under the guidance of his/her supervisor.       
·  Makes presence known to customer at all times during this process.       
·  Works with his/her supervisor to oversee the customer experience from file turnover through the post event phase until turnover back to sales.       
·  Follows-up with customer post-event.       
·  Responds to and handles guest problems and complaints.       
·  Participates in various meetings as he/she perceives necessary (Banquet Event Order meeting, block review, etc).       
·  Alerts his/her supervisor to operational challenges associated with his/her group and works with his/her supervisor determines how to best solve these challenges.       
·  Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.       
·  Reviews comment cards and guest satisfaction results with associates.       
·  Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.       
·  Solicits feedback from the property departments to identify areas for improvement to enhance the wedding experience.       
·  Participates in pre- and post- event meetings as required to review and communicate group needs and feedback.       
·  Works with the property staff and customers to address operational challenges associated with wedding groups.        
·  Participates in activities to improve service performance using his/her evaluation of the issue and resolution.       

 

Supporting the Sales and Marketing Function 

·  Assists with the sales process as necessary.        
·  Up-sells products and services throughout the event process.       
·  Works under the guidance of his/her supervisor to forecast group sleeping rooms and event revenue (catering and audio visual) for his/her groups.       
·  Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

 

 

Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.

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