One Haus Recruiting

Stylish & Chic Boutique hotel is seeking a Director of Event Sales for their new opening project. This is a creative and on trend event space. The Director of Event Sales sells, plans, communicates, executes, and oversees all events booked in F&B outlet spaces. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for a hospitality group with smart, sharp and stylish event opportunities. Experience with high end clientele preferred.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs and oversees the planning and execution of all events booked in F&B outlet spaces
• Creates departmental strategies and specific objectives for the Team and the department to stay relevant while meeting and exceeding sales & profitability goals
• Works closely with F&B leadership Teams in Sales, FOH & BOH to ensure consistency, efficiency & service
• Oversees distribution and communication of Events Calendar
•  Maintains and distributes booking guidelines in all outlets, adjusting to accommodate business levels
• Monitors and controls event budgets and negotiates all necessary contracts
•  Submits sales & commissions reports monthly
• Work with culinary team to build out event menus and package pricing
• Work with platform partners to list outlets on venue search engines
• Holds weekly events meeting with leadership Team
• Prospects accounts to promote business development
• Create and maintain relationships with local vendors and clients
• Communicate with hotel team on overall strategy and business levels
• Liaise with marketing & PR teams to oversee:

• A post-secondary diploma or degree in a field of study related to this profession; 2 years of experience in a comparable position and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Detailed Food and Beverage knowledge; demonstrated strong leadership and strategic planning skills; and proven achievements in optimizing guest and team member engagement and financial performance
• Experience successfully leading in a fast-paced environment and prioritizing demands
• Strong interpersonal, team member relations and leadership abilities
• Well versed in Food & Beverage financial aspects
• Technically savvy and familiar with Food & Beverage operating/budgeting systems and spreadsheets
•  Ability to identify and solve problems
• Professional & appropriate business appearance and demeanor