Highgate · 1 day ago
Complex Event Manager
Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels. The Complex Event Manager is responsible for coordinating and supervising assigned group business after it is booked, ensuring high-quality service and profitability while acting as a liaison between clients and operating departments.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring his/her attention
Prepare and submit required reports in a timely manner
Follow up on all turnovers within 24 hours via telephone and within 2 days with written correspondence
Know meeting room setups and capabilities
Know sleeping room configurations and types
Respond to requests by Meeting Planners immediately
Have comprehensive knowledge of all operational departments within the hotel; guest services, reservations, housekeeping, audio visual, switchboard, accounting, restaurants, bars, and engineering
Interact with outside planners, vendors for event setup
Maintain pricing integrity and propose upscale menus for clients
Create, review and revise rooming lists and VIP lists
Manage existing accounts and follow up with client resolicitation to capture future business
Work with other F&B managers and keep them informed of F&B issues as they arise
Manage the function book and adjust space in order to ensure maximum potential revenue
Meet or exceed set goals
Be visible on the floor and assist staff as needed during functions
Be involved in and/or conduct departmental and hotel training (One-to-One Training, etc.)
Plan and execute holiday and special events in conjunction with the Associate Director of Event Management
Use feedback from Meeting Planner evaluations to improve service and quality
Qualification
Required
At least 2 years of progressive experience in a hotel or as a meeting planner
Must be proficient in Windows, Company approved spreadsheets and word processing
Must have knowledge of F&B preparation techniques, health department rules and regulations, liquor laws and regulations
Flexible and long hours sometimes required
Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects
Maintain a warm and friendly demeanor at all times
Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written, with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner
Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by guests
Must be able to multitask and prioritize departmental functions to meet deadlines
Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner
Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings
Participate in M.O.D. coverage as required
Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Highgate Hotel Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel
Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing nametags
Comply with Highgate Hotel Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations
Maximize efforts towards productivity, identify problem areas and assist in implementing solutions
Must be effective in handling problems, including anticipating, preventing, identifying and solving problems as necessary
Must be able to understand and evaluate complex information, data, etc. from various sources to meet appropriate objectives
Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information
Perform other duties as requested by management
Preferred
Marriott Consolidated Inventory System 'CI' experience a plus
Company
Highgate
Highgate is a United States-based real estate investment and hospitality management firm.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Trilantic North America
2014-10-08Private Equity
Leadership Team
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2025-07-08
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