Company Description

Just east of the Pacific and slightly north of Expectation.

Welcome to Fairmont Grand Del Mar. An elegant tribute to classic Mediterranean estate, seamlessly fusing old-world charm with modern luxury. Here, an award-winning, Renaissance-inspired spa, critically acclaimed dining, exclusive boutique shopping and championship golf course.

Growth and advancement is not only available, it is actively encouraged. We promote a balanced life for our colleagues, continuously seeking new ways to improve our environment and to support our beautiful home of San Diego.

Job Description

Rate of Pay: $80,000 - $85,000 Annual Salary 

A Dual Manager Role in Catering and Events (Conference Services). 

Catering Sales Manager

Primary Responsibilities

• Solicit repeat and new business by contacting businesses who have and have not previously held events at the hotel.
• Primarily will handle Corporate and Smaller Social Events. Manage Cvent Leads for both Corporate as well as Social in a timely manner.
• Responsible for putting together Corporate/Social hotel contracts and collecting deposits. 
• Confirm event related information with client.  Organize / disseminate information to all departments through emails, event orders, directives, resumes and rooming lists in a professional and timely manner. 

Event Manager (Conference Services Manager)

 Primary Responsibilities

• Closely Work with the Group Sales team and Smaller Room Block Groups and handle all Food, Beverage, Guest Room and Resort Activities  
• Confirm event related information with group sales planner.  Organize / disseminate information to all departments through emails, event orders, directives, resumes and rooming lists in a professional and timely manner. 
• Build creative menus, mindful of food costs, labor cost and kitchen capabilities.  

Qualifications

Preferred Knowledge/Qualifications

• Hospitality Management degree or equivalent
• Minimum of four years experience in hotel cat erring and conference planning.  Additional experience in the hospitality industry is an asset.
• Good understanding of the luxury hotel market.
• Excellent customer skills, superior interpersonal skills, results-oriented and highly motivated.
• Proven ability to plan and execute events effectively with a strong attention to detail.
• Working knowledge of Opera, Excel and Social Tables
• Good understanding of all hotel departments
• Strong written and verbal communications skills

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.
Fairmont Grand Del Mar is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  EOE/M/F/D/V

Why work for Accor?
We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit  https://careers.accor.com/

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS