Event Planning Manager

Landry's, LLC.•Houston, TX

About The Position

Event Planning Manager The Post Oak Hotel is seeking an Event Planning Manager to join the only double Forbes Five-Star Hotel in Texas. We hire passionate and professional colleagues who genuinely delight our guests through curated and authentic experiences. The Event Planning Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing exceptional meetings and conferences in a luxury hotel setting. This role serves as the primary liaison between the client and hotel operations, ensuring each program is flawlessly executed, financially sound, and reflective of the hotel’s brand standards and service philosophy.

Requirements

Aspire to our values of being passionate, strive for excellence, remain relevant, collaborate, and act with honor and integrity.
At least 5 years of previous hotel-related experience or related field required
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
Strong events experience
Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays is required
Physical demands: Ability to lift 25 pounds on a regular basis and prolonged extended periods of sitting and/or standing

Nice To Haves

Previous hotel experience, luxury or Forbes experience preferred

Responsibilities

Review and understand the hotel and Landry’s assets and how they work together to grow business.
Analize each program during the file turnover process. Ensure all details match the contract.
Create a basic cost estimate that is updated with all changes for the program. Clear and consistent communication on where the program is with their budget for each change.
Work with the Director and the Associate Director of Event Planning to develop an action plan to achieve the quarterly goals.
Develop menus and agendas, ensure BEO’s are issued, and complete all pertinent correspondence with outside vendors to finalize programs.
Execute paperwork and provide to the operations team on required due dates.
Work with the operations team and keep them informed of changes or challenges that arise.
Meet and greet in-house guests upon arrival, review the course of events, and introduce other staff members (banquet manager, captain, etc.)
Maintain relationships with current accounts to ensure repeat programs.
Complete each program by reviewing the final invoice for accuracy and continue to communication with clients that may have questions during this process.