SENIOR CONFERENCE PLANNER - Compass Group, North America

Flik Hospitality Group

Salary: $75000 / year





What makes FLIK click



What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.




We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.










Job Summary






As a Conference Services Manager, you will provide the primary support to create the appropriate environment for effective meetings and events. You will serve as the manager of the customer service process, receiving customer input and responding back with a plan of action. The Conference Services Manager is the point of contact for all users, coordinating events of all types from start to finish while keeping the customers and operation in mind by maximizing space.






Essential Duties and Responsibilities:






+ Effectively plans and communicates to all departments the expressed need of the customer.


+ Works directly with leadership to ensure all catering options/menus are presented to the customer accurately.


+ Ensures that all appropriate communication for upcoming business is complete and distributed in a timely manner to the management team.


+ Works closely with the Audio Visual team to handle room set-ups, A.V. needs, and special requests.


+ Assists management in analyzing all aspects of the operation and reporting on any aspect that does not seem to be functioning properly.


+ Performs other duties as assigned.






Qualifications:






+ 2 years of hotel, corporate or conference center experience.


+ Previous conference services management or supervisory experience.


+ Basic understanding of AV equipment.


+ Ability to lift / move conference furniture and equipment.


+ Superior quantitative, oral and written communications and problem-solving/strategizing skills.


+ Advanced computer skills and knowledge of MS Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and internet.


+ Bachelor’s degree is preferred.






Apply to Flik today!


Flik is a member of Compass Group USA


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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.


Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.


Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.


Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.


Associates at Flik Hospitality are offered many fantastic benefits.



+ Medical


+ Dental


+ Vision


+ Life Insurance/ AD


+ Disability Insurance


+ Retirement Plan


+ Paid Time Off


+ Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)


+ Associate Shopping Program


+ Health and Wellness Programs


+ Discount Marketplace


+ Identity Theft Protection


+ Pet Insurance


+ Commuter Benefits


+ Employee Assistance Program


+ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)



Req ID: 1351949


Flik Hospitality Group


JEANNE M LANE


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