Assistant director of events

4 weeks ago

Cairo, Cairo, Egypt Marriott International Full time
Job Number
Job Category Event Management
Location Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino, 16 Saray El Gezira Street, Cairo, Egypt, Egypt VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY


The position assists in the execution of all property events with a seamless turnover from sales to operations and back to sales.

Ensures the team meets the brand's target customer needs, ensures employee satisfaction, focuses on growing event revenues and maximizes the financial performance of the department.

Assists in the development and implementation of property-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the brand's target customer and property employees and provides a return on investment.


CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or GED; 3 years experience in the event management, food and beverage, sales and marketing, or related professional area.
OR

  • 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 1 year experience in the event management, food and beverage, sales and marketing, or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Assisting in Managing Event Management Operations and Budgets

  • Researches and analyzes new products, pricing and services of competition.
  • Reviews scheduled events and troubleshoots potential challenges/conflicts.
  • Ensures the property is apprised of all groups that will impact property operations.
  • Works with culinary team to ensure compliance with food handling and sanitation standards.
  • Assists with the oversight of Event Operations including Banquets, Event Services and Event Technology.
  • Assists with the oversight of event planning team (BEO/Resume writers).
  • Ensures meeting space and corresponding heart of the house areas are cleaned and maintained.
  • Ensures furniture and equipment is maintained and inventory levels are kept in accordance to corporate guidelines.
  • Assists in the execution of brand service initiatives in event management areas.

Managing Profitability

  • Introduces ideas to leadership team to enable property to remain competitive.
  • Encourages calculated risk-taking to generate incremental revenue and deliver excellent guest service.
  • Develops working relationships with outside vendors and establishes prices and service agreements to enhance the event experience and to increase additional revenue opportunities for the property.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

  • Creates an atmosphere in all event management operations areas that meets or exceeds guest expectations.
  • Consult with customers in order to determine objectives and requirements for events such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture.

We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.


Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe.

As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always." by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy.

With the name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels.

In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.

Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.


JW Marriott is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 100 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world.

JW believes our associates come first. Because if you're happy, our guests will be happy.

JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand's namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott.

Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers.

JW creates opportunities for training, development, recognition and most importantly, a place where you can pursue your passions in a luxury environment with a focus on holistic well-being.

Treating guests exceptionally starts with the way we take care of our associates. That's The JW TreatmentTM. In joining JW Marriott, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.

Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

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