Convention Services Manager
Rebel Hotel Company · Jersey City, NJ · 5 mo ago
Management$60k–$65k/yrFull-time
General Responsibilities
- Producing BEO’s and convention resumes and ensuring proper distribution to all appropriate departments for groups that have been booked through the sales department.
- Maintaining detailed files, records and trace systems.
- Verifying all space requirements and meeting room set-ups with the client.
- Ensuring that public space needed by conventions is properly maintained and in good condition.
- Being familiar with reservation procedures and sales filing systems.
- Organizing all details of the BEO’s.
- Ensuring all special arrangements, food and beverage needs and requests are set up and that all BEO’s are signed by authorized representatives.
- Determining revisions in agendas, reconfirming space blocked with Delphi and releasing any space no longer required.
- Finalizing the program/agenda with the client, including starting and ending times, guarantees, A/V requirements and food and beverage requirements.
- Checking on any VIP rooms and amenities on day of arrival.
- Checking all scheduled functions (1) one hour prior to starting time.
- Keeping all departments informed of any changes in the group’s requirements.
Operations Responsibilities
- Maintain warm, hospitable guest relations in all guest contact.
- Maintain positive employee relations in a supportive environment.
- Work closely with the Banquet Manager and Banquet department in ensuring an understanding of client’s needs.
- Increase Guest Satisfaction scores and lowering guest complaints by ensuring prompt courteous and proper services.
- Operate in compliance with all local, state and federal laws and government regulations.
- Communicate effectively within and between departments.
- Ensure good safety practices of employees.
- Perform special projects, as requested.
- Achieve and/or exceed budgeted sales.
- Operate within budgeted guidelines by maintaining effective controls.
- Review function sheets and work with relevant departments to assure quality and satisfaction.
- Attend regular meetings
Required Skills, Experience and Knowledge
- 2–5 years of experience in conference services, event management, or hotel operations.
- Experience working in hotels, convention centers, resorts, or event venues preferred.
- Knowledge of food & beverage service and banquet operations.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and problem-solving mindset.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple events simultaneously.
- Proficiency with Delphi, event management software and Microsoft Office.
- Flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary and performance.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401k plan.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing company.
- A chance to be part of the Rebel movement redefining hospitality leadership.
Pay
Salary Range: $60,000.00 to $65,000.00