About this role
<p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Working alongside a high profile and prestigious team, The Peninsula Chicago is seeking a Private Event Manager to join our Catering team to achieve the company’s objectives and create a memorable guest experience.</span></span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Be a part of a Five Star Five Diamond luxury brand.</span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Work with a busy, fast paced environment.</span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Exceptional health benefits package and 401(k) with company match.</span></span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Key Accountabilities:</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Respond to all telephone and walk in inquiries regarding catering/private dining space</span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Negotiate with clients and achieve maximum revenue/profit potential while satisfying client needs.</span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Act as liaison between the client and hotel for all of the client needs, (i.e., hotel rooms, catering and events, audio visual, transporation, off-site event recommendations)</span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Have excellent knowledge of hotel facilities and capacities and dimensions of meeting rooms/private dining space</span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Develop creative and attractive menu presentations for potential clients</span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Coordinate the sale efforts between the sales department and catering to ensure proper utilization of function space to yield maximum revenue</span></span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">General Requirements:</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Experience with word processing software</span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent reading, writing, and oral proficiency in the English language</span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">At least 1 year of experience in a luxury hotel preferred</span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Fine dining experience preferred</span></span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Benefits We Offer:</span></strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">10 vacation days per year </span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">9 paid holiday days per year</span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">5 Chicago Paid Sick Leave days per year</span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">5 Chicago Paid Leave days per year</span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Complimentary employee meals</span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Discounted parking</span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Discounted and complimentary room nights at The Peninsula Hotels</span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">50% restaurant discount </span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">50% discount on spa services </span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">25% discount on spa retail</span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">80% company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage</span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Complimentary life insurance </span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Complimentary long-term disability </span></span></li> <li style="text-align:justify;font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">Retirement plan with 5% company match</span></span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align:justify"> </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">We are delighted to receive your resume for further consideration. As we anticipate a large number of applications, we look forward to connecting with candidates that meet our various role qualifications. To be considered for the position, you must have work authorization in the United States. The salary range for this position is $65,000-68,000 per year.</span></span></p><style type="text/css">.responsive { width: 100%; max-width: 550px; height: auto; } </style> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><img class="responsive" src="https://performancemanager10.successfactors.com/doc/custom/hshmanagemD/PCHbenefits-Fulltime.gif"></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p>