Conference Planning Manager, Chaminade Resort & Spa
Chaminade Resort & Spa · Santa Cruz, CA · 2 mo ago
Management$75k/yrFull-time
About the role
Welcome to Chaminade Resort & Spa, where people come first. As part of Pyramid Global Hospitality, we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity, growth, and wellbeing. Our commitment to a People First culture is evident in our approach to employee development, benefits, and building meaningful relationships.
Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain a positive, professional relationship with clients through effective, accurate, timely, and reliable communication and action.
- Remain one step ahead of the client in anticipation of their needs.
- Guarantee that each client’s expectations, requirements, and requests are being met prior to arrival and throughout their visit.
- Address all client concerns as they develop, ensuring instant appeasement.
- Know property layout, policies, procedures, and all capabilities.
- Answer all incoming calls within 3 rings and with proper greeting and telephone etiquette.
- Respond in a timely manner to phone calls and messages.
- Communicate with clients via telephone contact, written correspondence, and in person regarding our policies and procedures as they relate to the coordination of their events.
- Maintain Client files, keeping them organized and current with all information.
- Communicate effectively with other department managers to ensure that Chaminade standards are met and that contractual obligations (written and verbal) are fulfilled.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of experience in hotel, convention/conference center, preferably in conference services department.
- Knowledge of conference service equipment, set-up styles, and audio-visual.
- Excellent computer software knowledge of Microsoft Office and Delphi.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years experience in hotel, convention/conference center, preferably in conference services department.
- Knowledge of conference service equipment, set-up styles, and audio-visual.
- Excellent computer software knowledge of Microsoft Office and Delphi.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
Skills
- Effective communication skills.
- Organizational skills.
- Computer software proficiency (Microsoft Office, Delphi).
- Knowledge of conference service equipment and audio-visual.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance.
- Retirement plans.
- Paid time off.
- On-site wellness programs.
- Local discounts.
- Employee rates on hotel stays.
- Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Pay
$75,000 - $80,000 + bonus
Schedule
Details on schedule not specified.