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The company
Inspired by the relaxed sophistication of the South of France and infused with California soul, Auberge du Soleil features wine country's most luxurious accommodations, spectacular valley views, a Michelin Star Restaurant, and the exclusive Auberge du Soleil Spa. Nestled within a 33-acre hillside olive grove, the "Inn of the Sun" is celebrated for delivering passionate, intuitive service that embodies gracious Napa Valley hospitality. The 50 residential-style rooms, suites and private maisons, recently renovated by AD 100 interior designer Suzanne Tucker, principle of Tucker & Marks, San Francisco, set the stage for romance in the seclusion of the adults-only environment. The property is a long-standing member of Relais & Châteaux, an international association of outstanding boutique properties known for their excellence in hospitality and the culinary arts, and the flagship hotel in the Auberge Resorts Collection.Inspired by the relaxed sophistication of the South of France and infused with California soul, Auberge du Soleil features wine country's most luxurious accommodations, spectacular valley views, a Michelin Star Restaurant, and the exclusive Auberge du Soleil Spa. Nestled within a 33-acre hillside olive grove, the "Inn of the Sun" is celebrated for delivering passionate, intuitive service that embodies gracious Napa Valley hospitality. The 50 residential-style rooms, suites and private maisons, recently renovated by AD 100 interior designer Suzanne Tucker, principle of Tucker & Marks, San Francisco, set the stage for romance in the seclusion of the adults-only environment. The property is a long-standing member of Relais & Châteaux, an international association of outstanding boutique properties known for their excellence in hospitality and the culinary arts, and the flagship hotel in the Auberge Resorts Collection.
Job description
The Senior Events Manager - Group at Auberge du Soleil is responsible for managing all aspects of the event planning and execution process for corporate groups. Works closely with property sales managers, corporate and third party event planners, ADS private dining and culinary teams to develop exceptional corporate programs from contract turnover to final billing. Establishes trusted relationships with each client to ensure program objectives are met/exceeded and opportunities for repeat business and referrals are secured. Personalizes each event and creates upselling opportunities to maximize revenue potential, add additional on- and off-site events beyond initial event scope, and enhance service elements to exceed contract minimums. The position plays a critical lead role in contracting third-party vendors and managing these relationships, generating contracts and directing all aspects of each rental/service activity based on individual program needs. Serves as critical property liaison informing and managing all cross-property teams in support of every group program to ensure flawless execution.
Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, and residences. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative spas, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 21 one-of-a-kind hotels and resorts, with 7 in the announced pipeline, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world's most desirable destinations. Please visit aubergeresorts.com to learn more about our Collection. Follow us on Linked In, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @AubergeResorts and #AlwaysAuberge.
Our mission is to be the best-loved manager of one-of-a-kind luxury properties and experiences. Auberge is a family of intimate, one-of-kind hotels and resorts that define an approachable style of luxury in both product and service that resonates with the curious modern traveler. Passionately local, experience-led, romantic and stylish, these hotels hum with a vibrancy that is both refined and relevant.
What Else?
At Auberge, we are passionate about our mission to be the best-loved operator of one-of-a-kind luxury properties and experiences. We are storytellers and story-makers, delivering simple pleasures and creating unforgettable memories. Born in Napa and inspired by the most relaxing places in the world, we prize simplicity, comfort, and beauty. Whatever role we play in Auberge, and wherever we work, we all live by the view that our core purpose is to enrich people's lives.
If you feel that our approach is aligned with your own passions and beliefs, then please talk to us about becoming part of our family.
Profile description
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years experience in event planning and management, with a demonstrated record of providing 5 star service to a broad range and size of corporate group clients. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, be an active listener and exhibit strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Must have a sense of urgency and work in a highly collaborative spirit with the ability to drive results with a wide range of key stakeholders. Thorough knowledge of Delphi sales system for generating all group Resumes, Event Orders and data collection and input for tracking all revenue streams for each group from contract handoff to final billing to post-event follow up. Requires thorough knowledge of the hotel's layout, function space, pricing and all other information needed to successfully execute events. Passion for food and wine preferred with previous experience in luxury fine dining and/or resort desirable.
