MGR, CONFERENCE SERVICES

Compass Group

  • Washington DC
  • $75,000-77,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 hours ago
Position Title: MGR, CONFERENCE SERVICESPay 11Reports To:Salary: $75,000 - $77,000Other Forms of Compensation: BenefitsPositions at this location require proof of COVID-19 vaccination, boosters, and/or regular COVID testing. Where permitted by law, applicants who are offered a position for this location may be asked about their vaccination status, which must meet minimum business requirements. All religious, medical, or other legally recognized exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered.Seasons Culinary is a high end contract food service organization that operates a number of notable accounts in the Washington DC metro area. We are culinarians that offer extraordinary services to our extraordinary clients. For our employees, we offer a full benefits plan, a schedule that respects work life balance and opportunities for learning and advancement.Job SummarySummary: As a Conference Services Manager, you will provide the primary support to create the appropriate environment for effective meetings and events. You will serve as the manager of the customer service process, receiving customer input and responding back with a plan of action. The Conference Services Manager is the point of contact for all users, coordinating events of all types from start to finish while keeping the customers and operation in mind by maximizing space.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Effectively plans and communicates to all departments the expressed need of the customer.
  • Works directly with leadership to ensure all catering options/menus are presented to the customer accurately.
  • Ensures that all appropriate communication for upcoming business is complete and distributed in a timely manner to the management team.
  • Works closely with the Audio Visual team to handle room set-ups, A.V. needs, and special requests.
  • Assists management in analyzing all aspects of the operation and reporting on any aspect that does not seem to be functioning properly.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
  • 2 years of hotel, corporate or conference center experience.
  • Previous conference services management or supervisory experience.
  • Basic understanding of AV equipment.
  • Ability to lift / move conference furniture and equipment.
  • Superior quantitative, oral and written communications and problem-solving/strategizing skills.
  • Advanced computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.
  • Bachelor's degree is preferred.
About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industryCompass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.Associates at Seasons are offered many fantastic benefits.
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Personal Leave
  • Associate Shopping Program
  • Health and Wellness Programs
  • Discount Marketplace
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.Seasons maintains a drug-free workplace.

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