Hozpitality - Assistant Director of Event Planning - Franchised

Job Number 24049949
Job Category Event Management
Location Boston Marriott Newton, 2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, Massachusetts, United States VIEW ON MAP
Schedule Full-Time
Located Remotely? N
Relocation? N
Position Type Management Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, TPG Hotels & Resorts. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel's employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc. JOB SUMMARY About Our Hotel The Boston Marriott Newton Hotel is a stylish and modern Hotel located near Boston College, Brandeis University, Bentley College, the high-tech beltway, and Boston's many historic landmarks. The Boston Marriott Hotel is located on 22 acres of scenic riverfront land along the Charles River. Our Hotel provides 430 luxurious hotel rooms, many of which offer beautiful river views. With over 30,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and state-of-the-art technology, this Boston area conference center offers ideal venues for business meeting, wedding receptions, and conferences. Enjoy fabulous Boston dining at the Riverbend Bar and Grill or take a dip in the hotel's indoor swimming pool. Our Hotel accommodations, Boston area conference facilities, and hallmark Marriott service ensure a memorable and productive visit for all our guests. Why You Should Join Our Team Our Company offers a competitive salary, benefits, professional growth and development. We are searching for an individual who is passionate, reliable, energetic, customer focused, has a strong work ethic and is willing to go above and beyond to exceed our guest expectations. Job Overview The Assistant Director of Event Planning is responsible for representing the company to customers, the public, government and other external sources. Supervises the coordination and planning for assigned group catering and events in safe and efficient compliance with policies and procedures, brand standards, and federal, state and local regulations. Perform and supervise preparation and detailing for group catering and events including completion of Banquet Event Order (BEO), meeting room set up specifications, banquet food and beverage, audio visual, program details, attrition, deposits, billing details and collection of payments in compliance with cash handling, credit card transactions and accounting policies and procedures. Prepare all event documentation and coordinate with Sales, hotel departments and customer to ensure consistent, high level service throughout the pre-event, event and post-event phases of hotel events. Ensure seamless turnover from sales to service and then back to sales. Recognize opportunities to maximize revenue by up-selling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events. JOB REQUIREMENTS Education plus schooling in hotel/restaurant management or related major. Three or more years of related experience. Familiarity with hospitality industry practices preferred. Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including weekends and holidays. Experience with Marriott Systems a plus. Description of Pay and Benefits Base Annual Salary: From $80,000 Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off