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Pyramid Global Hospitality

Event Meeting Manager

Pyramid Global Hospitality, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400


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About Us

At Pyramid Global Hospitality, people come first. As a company that values its employees, Pyramid Global Hospitality is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive work environment that fosters diversity, growth, development, and wellbeing. Our commitment to a People First culture is reflected in our approach to employee development, employee benefits and our dedication to building meaningful relationships. Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a range of employment benefits, including comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off, as well as unique perks such as on-site wellness programs, local discounts, and employee rates on hotel stays. In addition, Pyramid Global Hospitality is committed to providing ongoing training and development opportunities to help our people build the skills and knowledge they need to advance their careers. Whether you are just starting out in the hospitality industry or are a seasoned professional, Pyramid Global Hospitality offers a supportive and collaborative work environment that encourages growth and fosters success, in over 230 properties worldwide. Join their team and experience the benefits of working for a company that values its employees and is committed to creating exceptional guest experiences. Check out this video for more information on our great company!

Location Description

Rand Tower Hotel, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel offers modern travelers a vibrant, story-rich experience in the meticulously restored Deco-era Rand Tower. Feel the history of Minneapolis in an atmosphere that celebrates our landmark hotel's storied heritage and downtown location. Two hundred and seventy sophisticated guest rooms and suites represent a contemporary embodiment of elevated comfort. Dining concepted by Minneapolis-based chef Daniel del Prado, is highlighted by three distinctive restaurants and bars, each bringing distinct points of view on French cuisine; taking guests on a journey from traditional French bistro dishes and cocktails in the first floor lobby bar, Bar Rufus, to innovative large-format cocktails inspired by French island rhums in the playful cocktail lounge, Miaou Miaou, to the premiere restaurant, Blondette- featuring classic French dishes using Pacific Northwest ingredients served in the one-of-a-kind dining room beneath a retractable roof.

Overview

We are looking for a highly motivated, creative, customer focused leader to join our team as Event Meeting Manager. To be successful in this role, this individual must be self-motivated, demonstrate a thorough knowledge of event execution, food and beverage and space optimization to drive conference revenue. This individual will work closely with the conference services team with a hands-on approach providing exceptional support and customer service to hotel and conference center guests and meeting planners.

If you have experience in planning and executing events at high volume conference center operations, enjoy engaging with people from all over the world and making meaningful connections, as well as taking steps to "WOW" people, we want you! This is a tremendous opportunity for a driven person to grow a career in hospitality with a world-class property.

This role handles the execution of events for Groups and well as Local Catering.

Your role:Is responsible for the achievement of budgeted revenue inclusive of food, beverage, room rental, audio visual and miscellaneous revenue.Works closely with leadership to ensure group food and beverage contribution is in alignment with budgeted expectations.Participates in daily, weekly, and monthly meetings as required.Works with the Food and Beverage Manager to ensure all space is set up as required.Ensures conference guests get proper support and setup of all technology needs.Makes sure conference service operation team is providing service to straighten and tidy up conference space in use during scheduled lunches and guests break sessions.Actively solicit and book business following hotel standards while attending networking events.Conduct site visits and secure new business based on property needs.Enter actual group revenues in the sales/catering software system.Suggestively sell menus and services which meet the client's needs and maximize revenues.Adhere to all accounting policies regarding payment.Check function room setups prior to guest arrival, ensuring all details are in agreement with client's requirements and hotel standards.Meet with Chef prior to function time to verify arrangements and to observe the quality of the food presentation.Welcome group contact upon arrival at function and ensure guest satisfaction.Foster and promote a cooperative working climate and maximize productivity.Observe accepted standard of office etiquette, teamwork and professional working relationships.Completes additional task that may be assigned by senior management.

Benefits Info:

We offer a comprehensive full-time benefits package consisting of medical, dental, vision, pet discount program, flexible spending accounts, matched 401K, life, critical accidental or illness, short- & long-term disability, paid time off, wonderful hotel discounts and much more!

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer.