POSITION OVERVIEW

The Wedding and Events Manager will contribute to the creation and delivery of world-class wedding and event experiences at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following and other duties may be assigned as necessary:

• Create and maintain a work environment that promotes teamwork, performance, feedback, recognition, mutual respect, and Member satisfaction
• Maintain an open perspective, provide ideas to better the department, and be able to adapt to a changing environment
• Share catering and event knowledge with the team to help promote collaboration and development
• Proactively seek business and implement new products & packages to increase revenue for weddings
• Work in conjunction with our Marketing team to monitor the wedding website and rotate offers and imagery to attract guests
• Accurately forecast and provide various reports based on assigned groups
• Generate weekly reports showing wedding and revenue data and analytics
• Assist team in providing service levels resulting in maximum profitability and the highest guest satisfaction
• In collaboration with the Associate Director of Weddings and Social Events, create and develop wedding packages and negotiate with vendors for décor, entertainment, floral, photography, and graphics
• Consult and confer with clients on their wedding details, including ceremony and reception venue details and overall execution
• Conduct tours of our event facilities, sleeping rooms, and other areas of the hotel
• Meet and entertain couples on the property of definite business
• Generate wedding and event prospectus, contracts, and event orders and all production requirements.
• Ensure all policies, procedures, and department SOPs are being followed
• Review and prepare timely event orders to successfully set up Culinary and Operations
• Coordinate with all operations departments the set-up, service, and breakdown of all functions and confirm that all necessary equipment is on hand (both in-house and rental).
• Collaborate with the Culinary team on creative menu proposals and out-of-the-box experiences for our couples
• Responsible for complying with Title 26 policies and procedures
• Temporary or permanent duties and responsibilities may be added to or modified as deemed necessary

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 21 years of age.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality, Business, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in a large, luxury resort setting
• Minimum of three (3) years of hotel experience in Weddings, Special Events, or Event Planning
• Title 26 knowledge required
• Experience in luxury guest experience training
• Knowledge of food and beverage products, meeting room capacities, banquet set-up, audio-visual, and any other pertinent details as they relate to function and room set-up
• Provide the ultimate experience for all clients while providing the highest level in standards of service without sacrificing quality
• Ability to work under pressure and manage stressful situations during busy periods
• Must have proven selling, negotiating, and presentation skills and strong attention to detail
• Proven ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft application tools, including but not limited to Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to provide leadership and direction contributing to the success of the organization through engaging, developing, and mentoring individuals and teams
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Able to lead and mentor a team
• Excellent organizational skills; be able to function under time constraints and deadlines with attention to detail
• Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule to include holidays, nights, and weekends
• Work in a fast-paced, busy, and somewhat stressful environment

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will supervise Wedding Assistant Manager and Wedding and Events Coordinator.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Fontainebleau Las Vegas is committed to ensuring an inclusive space and sense of belonging for our Members. We believe our workforce should reflect the vast diversity of the communities we serve, and that diverse voices should be intentionally integrated into our work. We foster a culture of difference and diversity of identity, experience, and perspective, while actively striving for inclusive behaviors across our Company. By promoting these values and continuously pushing for better, we aim to create a positive work environment that encourages equality, inclusion, empowerment, and respect.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Member must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state, and local regulations.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in English may also be required.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the Member is regularly required to stand and use hands and fingers to handle or utilize objects, tools, or controls. The Member frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and peripheral vision.

The Member must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and must have the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Member could be exposed to an environment containing unrestricted secondhand tobacco smoke.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

Fontainebleau Las Vegas believes in developing and supporting our talent into the future. Our compensation program is designed to attract, motivate, and retain talented Members who are the driving force behind the Company's success. We strive to provide market-competitive compensation. Salary will be commensurate with experience and skill set, considering a candidate's qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as internal equity and market data alignment.

In alignment with our Company culture, we will strive to communicate openly about the goals of the Company and the design of the compensation program. The compensation process is designed to be fair and simple so that all Members and managers understand the Company's goals and future career development opportunities for upward mobility.

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled