Manager, Conference Services

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels , a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality , our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS , which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands-on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships. At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact. Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience. About our property: Moments away from the rest of the world, but a world away from it all, Stonewall Resort is a truly unique lakeside destination for vacations, meetings, weddings, reunions, and romantic getaways. Our rustic yet elegant Adirondack-style lodge and spectacular cottage collection is perched alongside quiet lake waters and the Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Course, while surrounded by 1,900 picture-perfect, “Close to Nature” park acres.  What you will have an opportunity to do: The Catering Conference Manager will plan and manage group business, small social catering groups, to include, but not be limited to, small family group and birthday party events.  Other special events as assigned. Monitor all contractual agreements pertaining to meeting space, food and beverage, special concessions, and guest requests. Carries out the policies and procedures of Pyramid Global at Stonewall Resort while maintaining the highest degree of professionalism and teamwork atmosphere as per standards of service.  Must be available to work a flexible work schedule based on needs of the business. POSITION REQUIREMENTS Requirements of the position include a thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of the catering, food & beverage and hospitality professions, effective communication skills, and the ability to negotiate, influence and sell professionals and/or prospective resort guests. Position consists of a balance between “in the office” admin tasks to complete planning calls and the Resumes / BEO’s and on the floor to assist with smooth execution of the event when group is in house. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manage, coordinate, and execute services for clients and in-house guests.  Negotiate, generate, and monitor all contractual agreements pertaining to the guest event. Timely and effectively communicate to all resort departments the information necessary to successfully execute the group’s needs on the internal documents, Resumes and BEO’s, while maintaining an excellent client relationship. Partners with other departments to gain knowledge of general resort operating procedures, layout, duties and capabilities of each department. Additionally, this position will provide administrative and sales support for the sales and catering department. These responsibilities may include:  respond to client calls and special requests and obtain final details, dates, times, and hotel room and meeting room requirements; administrative duties such as typing proposals, letters, contracts, etc.; coordinate outside vendor services needs where appropriate; and follow-up with client to ensure that arrangements meet their needs. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION Upsell, plan, and coordinate specific events with groups, that may include social groups such as holiday parties, social birthday gatherings of all ages, anniversary celebrations, corporate dinners, golf tournaments and special family events requiring coordination with resort operations. Gains understanding of the resort’s primary target customer and service expectations; serves customer by understanding their business, business issues and concerns, to offer better business solutions both prior to and during the program/event. Serves the customer by understanding their needs and recommends the appropriate features and services that best meet their needs and exceed their expectations, while building a continuing relationship and loyalty to Stonewall Resort & Pyramid Global. Conduct site visits of the property and discuss potential business opportunities with the client. Assesses offers creative suggestions and recommendations, up-sell opportunities and teambuilding ideas while coordinating and verifying room lists, transportation, meeting room set ups, A/V recreation, food and beverage and billing. Maintains frequent communication with group contact and attendees to ensure expectations are met or exceeded. Takes a proactive approach toward client satisfaction and sets a positive example for guest relations. Available on the floor to assist with the execution of the event during the customer schedules. Interact with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels; effectively responds to