Assistant Manager, Events at Marriott, Kuwait City
Marriott International is hiring a full-time Assistant Manager, Events at a property on Fahd Al Salem Street, Kuwait City. You will help the Events Manager deliver meetings and events and roll out brand service initiatives: reviewing upcoming events and fixing conflicts in advance, coordinating groups that affect hotel operations, overseeing meeting space cleaning, furniture and equipment, doing daily banquet floor walk-throughs, consulting clients on meetings, conferences and conventions, building vendor relationships and price agreements, helping prepare the annual banquet budget, and researching competitor products and pricing. Practical notes: Marriott lists two entry routes (see requirements). The listing does not state salary or a closing date. Apply only through the official apply link on this page. Genuine employers do not ask for money at any stage of hiring; if anyone does, treat it as fraud.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED plus 2 years in event management, food and beverage, sales and marketing or a related area
- OR a 2-year degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration or related field plus 1 year of related experience
- Able to handle client issues during live events
- Comfortable with vendor pricing and banquet budgeting