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.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
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.
Marriott Consolidated Inventory System “CI” experience a plus
Physical requirements
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.
General Requirements
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.
Benefits
We are pleased to offer to our full-time associates a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future.
Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching contributions
Paid holidays
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave (provided in accordance with applicable law)
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Educational opportunities / Tuition reimbursement
Paid jury duty leave, personal leave, medical leave, and military leave in accordance with applicable law
For Employees Based in Washington
8 paid holidays per year
Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
Paid Sick & Safe Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, with up to 72 hours of unused time carried over from one anniversary year to the next.
For Employees Based in Colorado
8 paid holidays per year; employees working in the City of Denver receive 64 hours of designated holiday time per calendar year
Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service
6 days or 48 hours of Paid Sick Leave per year, accrued at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
For Employees Based in California
8 paid holidays per year
Up to 20 days of paid vacation per year, based on classification and length of service, capped at 1.5x annual accrual rate; non-supervisory employees working in the City of Los Angeles accrue up to 22 days of Compensated Time Off, based on length of service capped at 192 hours of combined PST and CTO.
Paid Sick Time accrues at 1 hour for every 30 hours worked, unused time is carried over from one anniversary year to the next up to a maximum of 80 hours; employees working in the City of Los Angeles are provided 40 hours of Paid Sick Time annually on their anniversary, unused time is not carried over from one anniversary year to the next.
Please note that certain benefits described above for associates in Washington, Colorado, and California may vary for associates covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (“CBA”). For such associates, eligibility for and the terms and conditions of benefits are governed by the applicable CBA and any applicable plan documents, and may differ from the benefits described above. In the event of any conflict or inconsistency, the terms of the applicable CBA and governing plan documents will control, as applicable.
The above-referenced benefits do not apply to part-time positions
Posting Date
This job opening was posted on 11/3/2026 and will remain open for at least 14 days.
