Director of Meetings & Events

Situated between the energy of Downtown Chicago and the convenience of the nation's busiest airport, Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel is truly the best of both worlds. Complete with rotating art gallery showcases by local artists, lux amenities and upscale accommodations

• our property is truly an O'Hare Oasis.

Who We Are:

Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co-operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations. Growth and belonging start here; you'll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role—from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT—offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact. Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us.

What We Offer:

Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(k) & company match Paid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays, Paid Bereavement Pet Insurance and Paid Pet Bereavement Training & Development opportunities, career growth Tuition Reimbursement Team Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks and more

What We're Looking For:

Loews Hotels & Co seeks an experienced and dynamic Director of Meetings & Events. This role will be responsible for the leadership and development of a diverse and talented Meetings & Events team, providing guidance in an engaging and inclusive work environment. The Director of Meetings & Events will lead the charge on creating exceptional experiences for both clients and team members alike. This position is a member of the property executive committee and contributes to the strategy for and achievement of overall hotel goals.

Who You Are:

• An established leader, a culture champion, an advisor and an advocate
• Effective communicator, leading with professionalism and empathy
• Creative solution seeker that exercises flexibility to determine best outcomes
• Relationship builder with a dynamic approach to developing connections
• Forward thinker with an analytical approach to drive positive progress
• Collaborator who excels in an exciting, ever-evolving environment

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead Meetings & Events Department and uphold a standard of excellence in service, communication, and event execution
• Support Catering Sales team in developing annual catering sales strategy plan; review and analyze catering results
• Coordinate and execute portfolio of high-touch, VIP, and complex meetings and events, providing onsite presence and support as needed, including availability on weekends and holidays as business levels demand
• Partner with Operational Counterparts to ensure success to include Group Reservations, Group Billing, Revenue Management, Sales & Marketing, and Corporate Meetings & Events Team
• Participation in building and presenting hotel budget plans, including department operating budget
• Drive Forecasting process for all departmental revenue streams including banquet food and beverage, room rental, and audio-visual revenue
• Implement Loews Hotels Meetings & Events Standards and Best Practices
• Develop property specific processes and implement Loews brand standards, and facilitate trainings for meetings & events team
• Establish team goals, track performance, conduct one on one meetings, and complete performance reviews
• Review group turnovers and assign all group business to maintain balanced workload distribution
• Manage banquet menu updates, revisions, and pricing strategy, including completing comp set analysis
• Maintain data accuracy within Delphi.

FDC event management platform

• Lead or attend all pertinent meetings to include resume review, BEO Meeting, staff meeting, pre
• post
• convention meetings, and site visits
• Prepare weekly schedules, complete payroll for hourly employees
• Other duties as assigned

Your Experience Includes:

• Minimum eight years of experience in a leadership role within meetings, events, and catering sales, in a full-service hotel environment
• Prior large-volume, upper upscale hotel experience preferred
• Certified Meeting Planner Designation Preferred
• Extensive Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Hotel Operational Systems and Software (ie
• Delphi, Cvent, Social Tables, Opera, etc)

What We Offer:

• This is a bonus eligible position
• Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(K) & company match
• Hybrid remote-eligible work policy
• Paid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays
• Training & Development opportunities, career growth
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Hotel Rates
• Other discounts and more Reports to: Managing Director OR General Manager Salary range for this position, based on experience, is $108,800.

00 to $136,000.00. This position is eligible for a performance-based incentive program. Visit this site to view benefits this role may be eligible for based on classification: Loews Hotels Benefits Headquartered in New York City, Loews Hotels & Co is rooted in deep heritage in the hotel industry and excellence in service. As one of the only independently owned family hotel companies, we know that hospitality comes from the heart. Loews Hotels & Co owns and operates hotels and resorts across the U.S. and Canada. Located in major city centers and resort destinations, including multiple hotels in partnership with Universal Orlando Resort, Loews Hotels & Co features properties grounded in family heritage and dedicated to delivering unscripted guest moments, all with a locally handcrafted approach. We pride ourselves on the individuality and uniqueness of our offering. Joining Loews Hotels & Co means not just gaining a job, it means becoming a part of a family. A family where Team Member growth and empowerment are part of our DNA and have been for decades. We offer progressive benefits including paid parental leave, 401K matching and travel benefits, and opportunities for ongoing learning and development. But beyond that, as a member of the Loews Hotels family, you are part of a culture of diversity and inclusion, one that works hard to protect our environment with eco-friendly and sustainability programs, and one that is always a good neighbor to their communities, supporting them in ways large and small. We welcome you to join us. Loews Hotels & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.