Convention Services Manager OEM

Join our team as a Convention Services Manager! 

 Are you ready to be the heartbeat of unforgettable events? As our Catering & Convention Services Manager, you’ll play a starring role in driving catering and food and beverage sales, all while ensuring our hotel shines. You’ll build relationships with amazing clients and groups, making every event not just a success, but a standout memory. With the support of our Director of Sales or Director of Catering & Convention Services, you’ll work your magic to hit revenue goals, wow meeting planners, and keep our guests—and your career—moving forward. Get ready to make every celebration extraordinary! 

This position is an overtime eligible manager (OEM), overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.   

KEY SKILLS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Event Success Superstar

  Knock meeting planner goals and food & beverage sales out of the park while keeping guests smiling. 
• Community Connector: Build relationships with clients, take them on property adventures, and participate in local happenings—making every event unforgettable. 
• Trendsetting Pro: Stay ahead by tracking market trends and always bringing fresh ideas to the table. 
• Ultimate Team Player: Spread positive vibes with guests and colleagues, attend key meetings, and keep the hotel running smoothly. 
• Banquet Mastermind: Deliver flawless event orders on time, communicate changes fast, and help every celebration shine.
• Go-To Extra: Tackle any other fun challenge tossed your way by management! 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent required 
• Creativity and knowledge of food and beverage/events, plus professional selling skills (opening, probing, supporting, closing) desired. 
• Valid driver’s license for the applicable state required. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to negotiate, convince, and influence clients and colleagues. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and general computer use, with the ability to manage multiple tasks independently and present effectively. 

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan

Property Information

UNCOVER TIMELESS LUXURY IN UPTOWN OAKLAND To us, Oakland means innovation, adventure, and restless creativity. At Kissel Uptown Oakland, stay in the core of the city’s most vibrant district, Uptown, the center of an eclectic arts and entertainment scene. Our story and this hotel honor the city’s past by celebrating a thriving Oakland of the present. This restored and reimagined building embraces the neighborhood’s history and spirit with grand Beaux-Arts architecture—towering columns, locally-commissioned artworks, bold décor, and plentiful natural light. Here, guests are steps away from entertainment, shopping, dining and gathering spaces for the city’s ardent innovators, artists, and mavericks. We’re adjacent to the diverse restaurants and venues at The Hive, and a short walk from Art Deco landmarks like the Fox Theater. About Evolution Hospitality As the dedicated lifestyle vertical at Aimbridge, Evolution Hospitality creates distinct lifestyle experiences and drives performance throughout our curated collection of independent, luxury, boutique, lifestyle, and soft brand hotels, as well as restaurants, bars, and lounges throughout North America. At Evolution Hospitality, our focus on equal parts culture and results is what determines who makes the cut to be a part of this talented group, both at the corporate office and in the field. Honesty and humility are just as important as intellect and ability, and each member of the team embraces the challenge of becoming a better human being, both personally and professionally, as part of the package. And it’s this magical combination of brilliant, caring individuals that makes Evolution Hospitality the world-class operation it is today.