Director of Meetings & Events
Director of Meetings & Events
Loews Hotels & Co
Miami Beach, FL
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A beloved hotel with an enviable oceanfront location is now even better, following a $50 million renovation. Our newly redesigned Loews Miami Beach Hotel includes all-new touchpoints throughout the property. Welcome to a South Beach Icon, Reimagined.
Who We Are: Loews Hotels & Co is a leading owner and operator of luxury hotels with a portfolio consisting of 26 hotels and resorts in the United States and Canada. Located in major city centers and resort destinations from coast to coast, the Loews portfolio features one-of-a-kind properties that go beyond Four Diamond standards and embrace their “uniquely local” community in order to curate exciting, approachable and local travel experiences for guests.
What We’re Looking For: Loews Hotels & Co seeks an experienced and dynamic Director of Meetings & Events. This role will be responsible for the leadership and development of a diverse and talented Meetings & Events team, providing guidance in an engaging and inclusive work environment. The Director of Meetings & Events will lead the charge on creating exceptional experiences for both clients and team members alike. This position is a member of the property executive committee and contributes to the strategy for and achievement of overall hotel goals.
Who You Are:
Who We Are: Loews Hotels & Co is a leading owner and operator of luxury hotels with a portfolio consisting of 26 hotels and resorts in the United States and Canada. Located in major city centers and resort destinations from coast to coast, the Loews portfolio features one-of-a-kind properties that go beyond Four Diamond standards and embrace their “uniquely local” community in order to curate exciting, approachable and local travel experiences for guests.
What We’re Looking For: Loews Hotels & Co seeks an experienced and dynamic Director of Meetings & Events. This role will be responsible for the leadership and development of a diverse and talented Meetings & Events team, providing guidance in an engaging and inclusive work environment. The Director of Meetings & Events will lead the charge on creating exceptional experiences for both clients and team members alike. This position is a member of the property executive committee and contributes to the strategy for and achievement of overall hotel goals.
Who You Are:
- An established leader, a culture champion, an advisor and an advocate
- Effective communicator, leading with professionalism and empathy
- Creative solution seeker that exercises flexibility to determine best outcomes
- Relationship builder with a dynamic approach to developing connections
- Forward thinker with an analytical approach to drive positive progress
- Collaborator who excels in an exciting, ever-evolving environment
- Lead Meetings & Events Department and uphold a standard of excellence in service, communication, and event execution
- Support Catering Sales team in developing annual catering sales strategy plan; review and analyze catering results
- Coordinate and execute portfolio of high-touch, VIP, and complex meetings and events, providing onsite presence and support as needed, including availability on weekends and holidays as business levels demand
- Partner with Operational Counterparts to ensure success to include Group Reservations, Group Billing, Revenue Management, Sales & Marketing, and Corporate Meetings & Events Team
- Participation in building and presenting hotel budget plans, including department operating budget
- Drive Forecasting process for all departmental revenue streams including banquet food and beverage, room rental, and audio-visual revenue
- Implement Loews Hotels Meetings & Events Standards and Best Practices
- Develop property specific processes and implement Loews brand standards, and facilitate trainings for meetings & events team
- Establish team goals, track performance, conduct one on one meetings, and complete performance reviews
- Review group turnovers and assign all group business to maintain balanced workload distribution
- Manage banquet menu updates, revisions, and pricing strategy, including completing comp set analysis
- Maintain data accuracy within Delphi.FDC event management platform
- Lead or attend all pertinent meetings to include resume review, BEO Meeting, staff meeting, pre-/post- convention meetings, and site visits
- Prepare weekly schedules, complete payroll for hourly employees
- Other duties as assigned
- Minimum eight years of experience in a leadership role within meetings, events, and catering sales, in a full-service hotel environment
- Prior large-volume, upper upscale hotel experience preferred
- Certified Meeting Planner Designation Preferred
- Extensive Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Hotel Operational Systems and Software (ie – Delphi, Cvent, Social Tables, Opera, etc)
- This is a bonus eligible position
- Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(K) & company match
- Hybrid remote-eligible work policy
- Paid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays
- Training & Development opportunities, career growth
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Hotel Rates
- Other discounts and more
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Seniority level
Director -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Management and Manufacturing -
Industries
Hospitality
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