Senior Event Manager

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a renowned luxury hotel brand with a global presence and a commitment to creating lasting memories for our guests. With over 30,000 colleagues worldwide, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional service, fostering a culture of excellence, and making special happen.

Hotel Overview:

Located in the heart of downtown Fairmont New Orleans will be an impressive new addition to Fairmont’s luxury portfolio, offering 250 luxury guest rooms, four food & drink venues, a rooftop pool with expansive views of the city, more than 19,000 square feet of function space, and a 10,000 square-foot spa.

This property is destined to become an illustrious destination in the Central Business District, nearby the city’s renowned and historic French Quarter.

SUMMARY OF RESPONISBILITIES:

• Serve as the primary contact for clients following the sales process, managing all event planning details through completion.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee corporate meetings, conferences, and VIP functions, and special events
• Assist with weddings, social events as needed.
• Conduct planning meetings, site visits, and pre-convention meetings to identify client expectations and event requirements.
• Prepare, review, and distribute Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), event resumes, floor plans, and other event documentation.
• Coordinate event logistics with Banquets, Culinary, Stewarding, Front Office, Housekeeping, Engineering, Security, Audio Visual, Spa, and all supporting departments.
• Ensure all event details are communicated accurately and executed according to client expectations and luxury brand standards.
• Monitor event execution on-site and proactively resolve operational challenges or guest concerns.
• Coordinate catering arrangements for hotel-sponsored and community events.
• Reserve and coordinate meeting space for executive meetings, VIP internal functions, and hotel leadership events.
• Assist the Director of Sales and Marketing and Director of Food and Beverage with weekly banquet forecasting and reporting to support revenue goals and key business indicators (KBIs).
• Monitor event revenue, labor expenses, and departmental productivity to maximize profitability.https://careers.accor.com/global/en/job/senior-event-manager-in-fairmont-new-orleans-new-orleans-united-states-jid-102688