This position is located on Kiawah Island, South Carolina
Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Director of Catering and Conferences Services, professionally and accurately coordinates the activities of the hotel’s various departments for all Corporate & Association groups, social group events, day groups and special events and handle small group events assigned by the Director. This position is a management position and must be able to work flexible hours. They will act as a liaison between the client and the hotel staff from planning, through the function to follow-up post departure.
Pay Rate: The rate of pay listed on job boards are auto-generated numbers. Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s actual rate of pay will be determined during the hiring process.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Past luxury hotel event planning experience required.
• College degree preferred.
• Food and Beverage or Hotel Management experience strongly preferred.
• Computer training and typing skills required.
• Knowledge of local area is helpful.
• Must be able to communicate with proper grammar in English and provide legible and detailed communication.
• Excellent telephone, Interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to multi task and prioritize assignments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, Delphi sales and catering system.
• Must have professional demeanor and have a friendly positive attitude.
• Must have strong problem solving skills, attention to details and creativity.
• Must contribute to a positive work environment.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to lift minimum weight of 20lbs
• Capable of working consecutive and flexible hours
• 80% - Sitting for office work
• 20% - Stands during shift

• Responding to guest inquiries in a timely manner.
• Completes all banquet event orders, group resumes in the timelines drawn out by the Director.
• Plans and meets with clients on planning sites.
• Plans banquet services and menus and up sell variety of services and products.
• Prepares ancillary contracts (ie. golf, spa) and coordinates third-party vendor information’s as needed.
• Distributes information to hotel departments via in forms and meetings.
• Remains on-site during the events.
• Guarantee timeliness, cleanliness and follow-up of event through final payment.
• Maintains and support Service commitments and Core Values.
• Ability to follow directions from the Director.
• Ability to execute tasks in a timely manner with minimal supervision.
• Effectively be able to organize information and multitask in fast paced environment.
• Ability to observe and ensure that the highest standards are maintained at all times.
• Ability to work cohesively with other departments.