Catering & Events Manager

2 weeks ago

George Town, Penang, Malaysia Marriott International, Inc Full time

Additional Information Position is available for Malaysian NRIC holders and permanent residents only.

Job Number

Job Category Event Management

Location Penang Marriott Hotel, 55 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, Penang, Malaysia VIEW ON MAP

Schedule Full-Time

Located Remotely? N

Relocation? N

Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY


Directs and motivates team while personally assisting in the physical set up of the function rooms (e.g., tables, chairs, dance floors, podiums, etc.) and executing events based on requirements and standards.

Develops and directs team to provide consistent, high quality service. Communicates expected performance and trains staff in processes. Monitors and controls financial and administrative responsibilities including asset protection.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the event management or related professional area.
OR

  • 2year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; no work experience required.

JOB SPECIFIC TASKS

Participating in and Leading Catering Teams

  • Demonstrates self confidence, energy and enthusiasm.
  • Understands how to manage in a culturally diverse work environment.
  • Uses problem solving methodology for decision making and follow up.
  • Demonstrates personal integrity, manages time well, and is highly visible in areas of responsibility.
  • Builds a positive work environment by demonstrating self confidence, energy and enthusiasm.

Supporting the Management of Catering Operations

  • Interacts with other catering employees, customers and guests, vendors and suppliers.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of all departments within the property.
  • Communicates group needs to various departments within the property.
  • Prompts handling of all inquiries within market and parameters.
  • Creates written and verbal presentations effectively.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

  • Communicates all details of catering events to operating departments and customers.
  • Manages the quality process in areas of customer service and employee satisfaction.

Supporting and Coordinating with the Sales and Marketing Function

  • Qualifies business and tracks leads.
  • Solicits and books meetings, conferences and catered corporate and social events.
  • Finalizes and upsells catering arrangements for group/convention business.
  • Negotiates and markets to drive sales and create profits.
  • Identifies customer needs and all sales opportunities which ensure successful catering events.

Conducting Human Resources Activities

  • Provides constructive coaching and counseling to employees.
  • Supports the development, training, and mentoring of employees.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of how and when to impose deadlines and delegate tasks.
  • Motivates and provides a work environment in which employees are productive.
  • Listens and responds to employee's needs.
  • Manages group or interpersonal conflict situations effectively.
  • Develops and manages hourly employees.
  • Adheres to EEO and AA policies.
  • Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, peoplefirst culture. We are committed to nondiscrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law._


Marriott Hotels strive to elevate the art of hospitality, innovating at every opportunity while keeping the comfort of the oh-so-familiar all around the globe.

As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep the promise of "Wonderful Hospitality. Always." by delivering thoughtful, heartfelt, forward-thinking service that upholds and builds upon this living legacy.

With the name that's synonymous with hospitality the world over, we are proud to welcome you to explore a career with Marriott Hotels.

In joining Marriott Hotels, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.


Be where you can do your best work,
begin your purpose,
belong to an amazing global team, and
become the best version of you.


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JW Marriott associates are confident, innovative, genuine, intuitive, and carry on the legacy of the brand's namesake and company founder, J.Willard Marriott.

Our hotels offer a work experience unlike any other, where you'll be part of a community and enjoy true camaraderie with a diverse group of co-workers.

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