Senior Conference Services Manager

Landry's, LLC. • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Post Oak Hotel is seeking a Senior Conference Services 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 Senior Conference Services Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing exceptional meetings 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
• Previous hotel experience, luxury or Forbes experience preferred
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and holidays is required

Responsibilities

• Review and understand the hotel and Landry’s assets and how they work together to grow business.
• 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.
• Attrition is reviewed with the client during all phases of the planning process. Prior to the cut-off date, after the cut-off date, and through the program dates. Review ways to help the client upgrade and use their attrition.
• Review and understand budget and goals for each quarter.
• 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.
• Provide guidance to junior event staff, assist with training, and lead best-practice improvements.
• Assist team managers on programs that occur during the work week and programs that are after hours and/or on weekends.
• Partner with senior department leadership to implement process improvements designed to increase client satisfaction and operational efficiencies.

Benefits

• Multiple benefit plans to suit your needs
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Opportunities for advancement
• Positive and respectful work environment where diversity is valued
• Generous employee discounts on dining, retail, amusements, and hotels
• Community volunteer opportunities
• Complimentary parking and colleague meal

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed