Catering & Events Manager

Ascent Hospitality has an extensive portfolio of hotels and a strong pipeline of new properties and acquisitions, but we’re not about numbers…we’re about people and that remains our foundation. For our leadership, we’re looking for accomplished individuals with a passion to serve others, strong communicators who clearly understand the needs of others and trendsetters who excel at challenges and change. Ascent Hospitality is looking for a uniquely qualified hospitality leader to be our Catering amp; Events Manager! The Catering amp; Events Manager is responsible for coordinating events while ensuring high level services to the customer from pre to post event. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Ensures that events progress seamlessly by following established procedures, collaborating with other employees and ensuring accuracy.Ensures billing accuracy, conducting bill reviews with the customer prior to processing the final bill.Manages group room blocks and meeting space for average to large-sized assigned groups.Identifies operational challenges associated with groups and determines how to best work with the property staff and customer to solve these challenges and develop alternative solutions.Uses good judgment to integrate current trends in event management and event design.Acts as liaison between field sales person and customers throughout the event process.Participates in customer site inspections and assists with the sales process as necessary.Solicits feedback from the property departments to identify areas for improvement to enhance the Event Planner's experience.Develop strong community and public relations by ensuring property participation in local, regional and national tradeshows and client events.Participate in sales calls with members of the Sales and Marketing team to acquire new business and/or close on business.Identify public relations opportunities and coordinate activities to augment the overall marketing communication strategy.Forecasts group sleeping rooms and event revenue groups.Assists in the sales process and revenue forecasting for customer groupsSupport the General Manager by coordinating crisis communications.