Do you see yourself as a Event Service Manager?

What's your passion? Whether you're into gardening, sports or singing karaoke, at IHG we're interested in YOU. At IHG we employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And we're looking for more people like this to join our friendly and professional team.

HOTEL OVERVIEW: For 70 years, the InterContinental® Brand has been writing the story of international travel and showing guests the InterContinental Life through personalized service, memorable, one of a kind experiences and global etiquette. As part of the largest luxury hotel brand in the world, InterContinental® Boston is a landmark of luxury; rated in the top five on Trip Advisor for Boston hotels, named one of the ‘Best Hotels in the World' by Condé Nast Traveler magazine and featuring a Forbes Four-Star, 4 Diamond AAA rated hotel experience. The property overlooks Boston's historic waterfront, featuring 424 luxurious ultra-modern accommodations with distinctive style and breathtaking waterfront or downtown city views, a full service spa and fitness club, 32,000 square feet of premier meeting and event space, and an array of restaurants and bars influenced by a variety of international flavors. We are looking for passionate people who are charming, confident and internationally-minded to ensure we continue the story of making great things happen at InterContinental® Boston.

POSITION OVERVIEW: This position is responsible for detailing and overseeing all catering events that are booked by the Catering Sales Managers, ensuring the client and event planners full satisfaction.

Your day to day:

• Assist clients in planning their events according to negotiated contracts.
• Accurately produce and/or review all sales contracts, rate agreements, and/or banquet/catering event orders.
• Leading up to the event, provide appropriate communication, recommendations and timelines for the client.
• Assist client in menu planning.
• Secure and communicate with third party vendors as required
• Coordinate food, beverage, table arrangements and decorations with Banquet Department.
• Work closely with other hotel departments to facilitate services agreed upon and to ensure the events rum smoothly and exceed guests expectations
• Disseminate sales-related information to other departments as appropriate.
• Promote teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments.
• Check function room set ups prior to guest arrival, ensuring all details are in agreement with client’s requirements and hotels standards. Ensure deficiencies are corrected by appropriate personnel.
• Welcome group contact upon arrival at function and ensure guest satisfaction.
• Follow up with guests regularly during and after departure to ensure satisfaction and secure future bookings.
• With the Catering Sales Manager, arrange and conduct site inspections for prospective clients
• Maintain client files and update information daily in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures. Produce monthly sales-related reports and sales forecasts for assigned area of responsibility.
• May assist in developing and implement sales actions plan as assigned. May also participate in the annual budgeting and planning process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What we need from you

A minimum of 2 years sales or catering related experience in a luxury setting is required. A degree in a related field is preferred. Knowledge of hotel and food & beverage operations preferred. Must speak fluent English. Other languages preferred.

This job requires ability to perform the following:

• Frequently standing up or moving within and outside of the facility
• Carrying or lifting items weighing up to 25 pounds
• Handling objects
• Bending, stooping, kneeling

Other:

• Communication skills are utilized a significant amount of time when interacting with others; demonstrated ability to interact with guests, employees and third parties that reflects highly on the hotel, the brand and the Company.
• Reading and writing abilities are utilized often when completing paperwork and management reports, interpreting results, giving and receiving instructions, and training
• Mathematical skills, including basic math, budgeting, profit/loss concepts, percentages, and variances are utilized frequently.
• Problem solving, reasoning, motivating, and organizational abilities are used often.
• May be required to work nights, weekends, and/or holidays.

What we offer

In return we'll give you a competitive financial and benefits package. Hotel discounts worldwide are available as well as access to a wide variety of discount programs and the chance to work with a great team of people. Most importantly, we'll give you the room to be yourself.

So what's your passion? Please get in touch and tell us how you could bring your individual skills to IHG.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to an individual's, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law