Events Manager

Alida Harper Fowlkes was a celebrated entrepreneur within the city. We celebrate the Alidas of our time - the self-made artisans who cultivate Savannah's contemporary spirit - within the walls of our 173 room hotel. The Alida joins modern life with timeless Southern charm on Savannah's revitalized riverfront. The essence of Southern hospitality. This individual takes pride when orchestrating an event. The ultimate liaison, an Events Manager is able to pull together all the pieces and departments necessary to execute a successful and memorable event. They are comfortable supporting, managing, and supervising others. This individual is a true visionary who can see the big picture and has the knowledge and experience to take something from pen and paper to reality.

Requested Tasks:

Conduct client tours of spaces Create detailed banquet event orders for execution of events Work closely with banquet department on operations and event execution Monitor group room blocks and pick up, generate detailed resumes for operating departments Maintain detailed accounts and communications of contracts, event orders, and invoices

Requested Capabilities:

Prior Events Manager experience required Guest-first mentality; approachable, personable, professional Through understanding of the property and amenities; work with sales teams on current promotions and packages, as needed Effective communication skills across multiple teams Organized and effective As part of the Makeready collection, we proudly offer a variety of thoughtful benefits and perks for eligible team members including accommodating PTO/PTO exchange, medical/dental/vision benefits, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance, company-matched dependent care & 401k, student loan repayment program and a wide range of additional ancillary benefits. The health, happiness and well-being of our team is our top priority. We take pride in our Guiding Principles to help define how we successfully work together. We follow them not out of duty but live by them instinctively. Makeready LLC and its affiliated entities are proud to encourage and support an environment where everyone can be a successful team member as their true independent self. We are an equal opportunity workplace and employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, gender/sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status. We are committed to building a team and a workplace where we are all able to be successful based solely on our individual qualifications, experience, abilities and job performance.