Conference Service Manager

Conference Service Manager

Location: Addison, TX, 75001

Skills: Planning, organizing, coordinating, customer service, communication, attention to detail
Job Description

The Conference Service Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating functions and guest rooms for assigned group accounts in accordance with hotel policies and quality standards. The primary goal is to ensure customer satisfaction, maximize profitability, and generate return business. The Conference Service Manager will act as a liaison between the hotel and meeting planner to ensure a successful event.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Understand and respond to all guest needs and requests in a timely and professional manner
• Act as liaison between hotel and meeting planner to ensure a successful event
• Write resumes for each group giving the hotel's departments an overview and schedule of the conference and its objective, details of the meeting agenda, AV requirements, VIP's, billing arrangements, and amenity requests
• Plan group's food and beverage events, including assistance with menu and wine selection, decorations, entertainment, and audio-visual
• Create and execute accurate banquet event orders that include detailed information on the agenda, menu items, room set up, and billing arrangements
• Meet the client upon arrival and conduct pre-conference review, including the introduction of Department Heads, overview of events, and guest arrival details
• Communicate last-minute changes in group functions to hotel staff and ensure accurate and satisfactory follow-up
• Conduct post-conference review with clients including the presentation of banquet checks when applicable
• Review all bills that are sent to the client, ensuring they are accurate and timely in order to maximize return business
• Compile any cancellation/attrition charges for the group
• Send thank you notes and meeting critiques with every bill and ensure any feedback is communicated and responded to according to hotel guidelines
• Attend daily, weekly, and monthly meetings as directed
• Work with the Director of Conference Services to generate an accurate monthly forecast of group food and beverage revenue associated with all group events
• Ensure monthly goals are attained to maximize revenue
• Manage and maintain CI/TY client information and reports accurately
• Maintain the professional standards of the hotel as set forth by Renaissance and Crestview Management and participate in special projects as required
• Perform other functions as required and directed

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