Job Description
Our mission is to create the Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, create the Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We own and operate the most renowned destination resorts in the world as well as regional and local ski areas outside major cities, and connect them all through one unrivaled network. We are looking for ambitious leaders, innovators and creators to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you! Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first). Job Summary: The Catering and Conference Services Manager will plan and service groups and weddings within Vail, Beaver Creek and/or Crested Butte resorts. Job Specifications: Starting Wage: $58,461.98 - $62,000.00 Employment Type: Year Round Shift Type: Full Time Minimum Age: At least 18 years of age Housing Availability: No Job Responsibilities: Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts. You're someone who pushes boundaries and challenges the status quo. You're brave, ambitious and passionate in everything you do. And we want you on our team. Pursue your fullest potential and never settle in the quest to deliver extraordinary guest service. Join one of the world's 50 most innovative companies as named by Fast Company, and re-imagine a mountain resort experience with us. Welcome to Vail Resorts. Reach Your Peak. Our mission is to create the “experience of a lifetime” not only for our external guests, but also for our internal stakeholders. Use empathy, listening skills and product knowledge to deliver an extraordinary customer experience within the Sales Enterprise. Experience of a Lifetime. More than just our mission, these words describe our unique and iconic resorts and the people who share a desire to achieve and experience excellence. One of our core values is providing an exceptional experience to our guests and to our employees. An opportunity to work at Vail Resorts is an opportunity to bring out your full passion for everything our company stands for, including our commitment to our product, the communities we live in, the environment and our shareholders. Our employees are good at what they do, and we welcome people who bring enthusiasm and pride to work. This Conference Services Manager will report to the Senior Conference Services Manager. Working with Resort Leaders in all departments, this role serves as the visionary of the group services process, tools, resources and communications to enhance the group experience internally and externally. The Conference Services team, coordinates group experiences across all Vail Resorts owned and operated dining venues, activities, lift tickets, ski school and other lines of business within Beaver Creek Resort. Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who can: Advanced planning for all Wedding, Social Events, Corporate Programs & Group Activities booked within Vail, Beaver Creek & Crested Butte Mountain Resort. Maximize food and beverage revenue to the Resorts through strong product knowledge, selling skills and client upselling techniques. Utilize an in-depth knowledge of all areas of the Resort as well as outside vendors used by the department as related to group functions including the capabilities, procedures, policies and pricing. Maintain professional working relationship with food and beverage managers, departments within the Resorts and outside vendors. Work with clients to ensure that the function is professionally planned and have contact with client once in-house to ensure any requests or problems are resolved. Attends BEO, resume meetings and operational meetings. Communicates relevant information to the operational areas in an accurate and timely manner. Monitor collection of pre-payment for all groups prior to their arrival. Ensures billing accuracy and conducts bill reviews with the clients prior to processing final bill. Keep client aware of time frames for Banquet Event Orders to be completed, signed and returned 45 days prior to arrival for distribution no later than two weeks out. Develop and maintain professionalism with clients, in-house departments and vendors, maximizing profitability and guest service. Take responsibility to ensure that group leaders are comfortable with the resort and knowledgeable about our product, personnel and responsibilities. Catering and Conference Services Manager is required to work all major functions as assigned by the Director or Associate Director of Catering and Conference Services, und