Event Manager

Kona Kai San Diego, a Noble House Resort•San Diego, CA

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Kona Kai San Diego Resort is a boutique urban resort located on Shelter Island. With 170 guestrooms, Kona Kai Resort is home to Vessel Restaurant + Bar, SpaTerre, a marina and a private club, all located just minutes from downtown San Diego. We are excited to welcome a new Events Manager to our island-inspired resort.Come out and be part of the serenity of peaceful waterfront views at our friendly full-service San Diego harbor view hotel, surrounded by eleven acres of lush tropical gardens and calm water scenery! The Kona Kai San Diego is part of Noble House Hotels & Resorts: a curated collection of 20 unique hotels around the USA, distinctly unique in location and soul. Our best performers are independent thinkers, get creative and make decisions without too many corporate SOPs. They tend to be goal-oriented, financially sound, with a fair amount of grit. We look for people with high integrity and a positive, flexible mindset. Our properties are not one-size-fits-all. And neither are our people. We are currently seeking an individual who wants to be part of the Kona Kai culture and serve with a purpose. The Events Manager serves as a dedicated point of contact for couples and wedding planners, ensuring a seamless and stress-free planning experience from initial coordination through event execution. This role involves collaborating with vendors, managing event logistics, and providing personalized guidance to bring each couple’s vision to life. The Event Manager is responsible for developing timelines, coordinating details across departments, and maintaining clear, consistent communication to ensure every aspect of the wedding is executed flawlessly. With a strong focus on organization, service excellence, and attention to detail, the Event Manager helps create a memorable and exceptional experience for both the couple and their guests. While weddings will represent approximately 80% of the role, the remaining 20% will focus on servicing corporate/association group events. This includes managing event details, coordinating with internal teams, and ensuring successful execution that meets client expectations and upholds the property’s service standards. This role will report to: Director of Sales & Marketing

Requirements

To be successful in this position, we're looking for an amazing people connector, who thrives on creating experiences and problem solving, you:
Bachelor’s degree preferred, or a minimum of two years of experience in hotel sales or a related field
Experience in hotel sales, hospitality, or a related industry strongly preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Read, write and speak English fluently
Ability to communicate effectively with the public and other colleagues
Impeccable work ethic and excellent organizational, time management, communication skills, and attention to detail
Proficiency with CRM and sales systems; Delphi experience a plus
Able to work independently and follow directives from leadership
Ability to plan, organize, and execute conferences, corporate meetings, and special events
Demonstrated success in sales performance and client relationship development

Nice To Haves

Experience with event planning, wedding vendors and venues, is a plus
Knowledge of wedding trends, etiquette and traditions

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for Full-Time Employees
Matching 401k after 1 year
Travel discounts at partner Noble House Hotels around the country
Supplemental benefits to select as Short-Term disability
Vacation time
Incentive Eligible
On Demand Pay - your pay before payday
Company Sponsored parking
Career growth opportunities
Nation wide discount program (inclusive of theme park, MLB, NFL and concert tickets )
Free Meals
Onsite Parking
Dry Cleaning