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SalaryRiggs Washington DC sits on the iconic downtown corner of Penn Quarter’s 9th and F Street in a historic building once home to Riggs National Bank. Each of the Hotel’s 181 guest rooms offers a playful nod to the building’s legacy. Riggs is home to the all-occasion European brasserie-inspired restaurant Café Riggs, as well as Silver Lyan – a subterranean bar from the internationally acclaimed Ryan Chetiyawardana, also known as Mr Lyan.
We are searching for an experienced and passionate Catering & Event Service Manager to join our team. You are someone that thrives in a non-stop environment, has an open mind, a great sense of humor, and loves finding solutions, working with a team and proactively creating positive outcomes.
The ability to be adaptable, calm under pressure, resourceful and efficient is in your DNA.
The ability to be adaptable, calm under pressure, resourceful and efficient is in your DNA.
Responsibilities
- The Catering & Event Services Manager is responsible for the coordination and execution of all catering and conference service events
- Must demonstrate exceptional organizational skills to provide solutions to prospective customers over other catering facilities
- Highly responsive to customer needs and visions with solutions matching property offerings at profitable means
- Assists Catering Sales Managers with banquet services, set up requirements and AV information when requested for proposals
- Must exhibit accuracy of catering software efficiencies to support sales and service activities
- Executes details of pre-planning events to assist customers with proper information and forethought to produce well-prepared event orders and resumes
- Advise group leaders on banquet menu selection to maximize a group’s budget
- Create Event Orders for all catering and banquet functions
- Post Event Schedule weekly and update all meeting room signage daily
- Event orders are prepared accurately and timely to allow operations department leaders to execute effectively
- Attend and participate in the appropriate Food & Beverage and Sales Meetings
- Schedule and conduct pre-con and post-con meetings with staff and group leaders
- Attend and participate in the weekly Manager’s Operations Meetings
- Perform accounting functions included but not limited to billing as well as ensuring that all cash and accounting procedures are accurate and timely.
Benefits
At Riggs Washington DC we are committed to giving our employees the skills and support required to deliver extraordinary experiences, and most importantly, to grow in their careers. On top of this we also like to offer our teams a wide range of benefits including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (for full-time employees)
- 10 Days Vacation - Plus every year an extra day
- Company Paid Life Insurance 1.5X annual salary
- Employee Assistance Program
- Referral Incentive
- 401K with 5% Match
- Training and Development Programs
- Five complimentary nights stay a year in any Lore Group Hotel as well as discounted Room Rates & Family and Friends Discounts
- Employee Discounts (50% Discount on F&B)
- Additional perks via United Healthcare
- Complimentary Employee Meals
- Employee Recognition programs
Equal Employment Opportunity
Lore Group does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, or political affiliation. We will make any reasonable effort to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruiting, selection, training, placement, promotion, wages and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.
Lore Group does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, or political affiliation. We will make any reasonable effort to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruiting, selection, training, placement, promotion, wages and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions.
Location: Washington, DC
