Assistant Manager - Events

A daily walk through the banquet floor is part of the Assistant Manager – Events vacancy at The St. Regis Kuwait in Kuwait City, a post that supports the manager in running meetings and events. It also works toward meeting customer needs and growing event revenues.

Assistant manager – events job details in Kuwait City

The role works alongside the events manager and is tied to the brand’s service strategy and initiatives, which it helps put into practice in the event areas. The ad files it under the Event Management career area.

Responsibilities

• Supports the manager in running meetings and events and in carrying out brand service initiatives, and handles issues or conflicts that arise during them
• Walks the banquet floor daily to keep clients satisfied and quality standards up
• Consults with customers on the objectives and requirements of meetings, conferences and conventions, aiming for an atmosphere that meets or exceeds guest expectations
• Reviews scheduled events to spot and troubleshoot potential challenges
• Coordinates the groups that affect property operations and helps oversee cleaning and maintenance of meeting space and the related heart-of-the-house areas
• Helps oversee furniture and equipment maintenance and inventory levels in line with corporate guidelines
• Builds relationships with outside vendors and sets prices and service agreements that improve the event experience and open extra revenue opportunities
• Contributes to the annual banquet budget and researches competitors’ new products, pricing and services

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED with 2 years of experience in event management, food and beverage, sales and marketing, or a related professional area
• Alternatively, a 2-year degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration or a related major, with 1 year of experience in the same areas

How to apply

Applicants apply through the Marriott careers site: apply using the button below. The posting adds that Marriott keeps a no-fees recruitment policy and never asks applicants for money.