Omni Hotels
Sr. Convention Services Manager
Omni Hotels, Fort Worth, Texas, United States, 76102
Overview:
Fort Worth Hotel
As breathtaking as any West Texas sunset, the Omni Fort Worth Hotel offers a taste of Texas hospitality. Conveniently located in the heart of Fort Worths exciting downtown, the hotel is adjacent to the Fort Worth Convention Center and within walking distance from the citys cultural centers, restaurants and nightlife. The Omni Fort Worth Hotel received the 2015 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award, and was named Top 100 Meeting Hotels in the United States in 2014 by Cvent.The Omni Fort Worth Hotel offers unique employment experiences revolving around associate engagement and innovation. The invigorating world of hospitality resonates through the walls of our one-of-a-kind convention center property. The Omni Fort Worth will continue to be recognized for exemplary guest service and accommodation. As we provide empowerment through our Power of One culture, we work to strengthen and grow the careers of our dedicated associates. The Omni Fort Worth Hotel is searching for dedicated hospitality professionals with guest service mentality to join our extraordinary team!Job Description:To discuss meeting room arrangements with planner and to communicate this information through respective hotel department heads via a conference/meeting resume.This role is eligible for Omni's Work From Home Program! Omni Hotels & Resorts values our associates work/life balance and supports WFH options for our specific sales, service, revenue management and leader roles.After 90 days of employment, Convention Services Managers will be eligible to earn 1 WFH day.
Please note, this program is at the sole discretion of the GM/DOSM, and has additional guidelines to adhere to.Responsibilities:Prepare resumes for groups ten days prior to group arrival and review all details in weekly Staff Meeting.Adhere to the Catering and Conference Services Departments standard operating procedures.Help establish and maintain hotels marketplace position at the citys most elite venue within social and corporate communities.Follow the specific standard operation procedures for all staff in order to promptly and thoroughly handle all steps in the event planning process adhering to the standards of hotel protocol.Ensure all site inspections and client visits to the hotel are successful by planning carefully and communicating accurate details in advance to all departments.Proactively achieve consistently high Medallia scores through establishing a good rapport with the client, preparation work having been done accurately and being visible during the conference to ensure the clients expectations have been met.Generate high revenue yielding business for all contracted rooms, function space, and catered events.Conduct pre- and post-conference meetings when it is agreeable with the client.Ensure all current and future client accounts are serviced in accordance with hotel standards.Communicate with banquet managers for all related banquet functions, and communicate client requests to relevant departments.Ensure banquet event orders are accurate and provide all relevant information to departments concerned 15 days prior to event start time.Adhere to selling policies as set forth by the Director of Sales and Marketing.Remain available to hotel managers while on property.Be aware of departmental revenue and up sell at every possible opportunity.Participate in all regular and operational meetings as required.Coordinate all aspects of conferences as assigned by the Director of Sales & Marketing to include but not limited to: food and beverage requirements, timing of events, audio-visual requirements, special attention to guests, room type allocation, rooming list, amenities, function room set up, group transportation, type of check in, check out to include satellite check in, special meal requests, arrival/departure manifests, bag pulls, luggage storage, complimentary rooms, billing instructions, authorized signatures, room deliveries, telephone and internet requirements, box storage and delivery, power requirements, key requirements, expected food and beverage outlet usage, group hospitality/office/registration desk requirements, business center requirements, entertainment, leisure activities, dcor (to include floral) requirements.Qualifications:
Flexible work hours to include weekend and holidays in order to meet the demands of a 24 hour operationExcellent communication skills in all aspects: verbal, written and non-verbalCollege DegreeMust have a minimum of 3-5 years experience in catering sales, or conference services, preferably as a manager in a luxury hotel propertyAppropriate, professional appearance and presentationStrong computer knowledge, with technical ability and/or aptitude to fully use Microsoft Word, Delphi, Excel, Outlook, and other management systemsOmni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disability. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement
If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.End of Job Description:#IND123
Fort Worth Hotel
As breathtaking as any West Texas sunset, the Omni Fort Worth Hotel offers a taste of Texas hospitality. Conveniently located in the heart of Fort Worths exciting downtown, the hotel is adjacent to the Fort Worth Convention Center and within walking distance from the citys cultural centers, restaurants and nightlife. The Omni Fort Worth Hotel received the 2015 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award, and was named Top 100 Meeting Hotels in the United States in 2014 by Cvent.The Omni Fort Worth Hotel offers unique employment experiences revolving around associate engagement and innovation. The invigorating world of hospitality resonates through the walls of our one-of-a-kind convention center property. The Omni Fort Worth will continue to be recognized for exemplary guest service and accommodation. As we provide empowerment through our Power of One culture, we work to strengthen and grow the careers of our dedicated associates. The Omni Fort Worth Hotel is searching for dedicated hospitality professionals with guest service mentality to join our extraordinary team!Job Description:To discuss meeting room arrangements with planner and to communicate this information through respective hotel department heads via a conference/meeting resume.This role is eligible for Omni's Work From Home Program! Omni Hotels & Resorts values our associates work/life balance and supports WFH options for our specific sales, service, revenue management and leader roles.After 90 days of employment, Convention Services Managers will be eligible to earn 1 WFH day.
Please note, this program is at the sole discretion of the GM/DOSM, and has additional guidelines to adhere to.Responsibilities:Prepare resumes for groups ten days prior to group arrival and review all details in weekly Staff Meeting.Adhere to the Catering and Conference Services Departments standard operating procedures.Help establish and maintain hotels marketplace position at the citys most elite venue within social and corporate communities.Follow the specific standard operation procedures for all staff in order to promptly and thoroughly handle all steps in the event planning process adhering to the standards of hotel protocol.Ensure all site inspections and client visits to the hotel are successful by planning carefully and communicating accurate details in advance to all departments.Proactively achieve consistently high Medallia scores through establishing a good rapport with the client, preparation work having been done accurately and being visible during the conference to ensure the clients expectations have been met.Generate high revenue yielding business for all contracted rooms, function space, and catered events.Conduct pre- and post-conference meetings when it is agreeable with the client.Ensure all current and future client accounts are serviced in accordance with hotel standards.Communicate with banquet managers for all related banquet functions, and communicate client requests to relevant departments.Ensure banquet event orders are accurate and provide all relevant information to departments concerned 15 days prior to event start time.Adhere to selling policies as set forth by the Director of Sales and Marketing.Remain available to hotel managers while on property.Be aware of departmental revenue and up sell at every possible opportunity.Participate in all regular and operational meetings as required.Coordinate all aspects of conferences as assigned by the Director of Sales & Marketing to include but not limited to: food and beverage requirements, timing of events, audio-visual requirements, special attention to guests, room type allocation, rooming list, amenities, function room set up, group transportation, type of check in, check out to include satellite check in, special meal requests, arrival/departure manifests, bag pulls, luggage storage, complimentary rooms, billing instructions, authorized signatures, room deliveries, telephone and internet requirements, box storage and delivery, power requirements, key requirements, expected food and beverage outlet usage, group hospitality/office/registration desk requirements, business center requirements, entertainment, leisure activities, dcor (to include floral) requirements.Qualifications:
Flexible work hours to include weekend and holidays in order to meet the demands of a 24 hour operationExcellent communication skills in all aspects: verbal, written and non-verbalCollege DegreeMust have a minimum of 3-5 years experience in catering sales, or conference services, preferably as a manager in a luxury hotel propertyAppropriate, professional appearance and presentationStrong computer knowledge, with technical ability and/or aptitude to fully use Microsoft Word, Delphi, Excel, Outlook, and other management systemsOmni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disability. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement
If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.End of Job Description:#IND123