The Procaccianti Group (TPG) currently owns and/or operates 64 hotels in 24 states and employs approximately 8,000+ people from coast to coast with 120 professionals based at the corporate headquarters in Rhode Island.

TPG is seeking energetic, service-oriented individuals to participate in the strong growth that we are experiencing. With 50 years of real estate and hospitality management, our available positions are as diverse as our business ventures. TPG offers a wide variety of managerial and entry level positions with a competitive/attractive salary, 401k & benefits.

The Event Manager is responsible for representing the company to customers, the public, government and other external sources. Supervises the coordination and planning for assigned group catering and events in safe and efficient compliance with policies and procedures, brand standards, and federal, state and local regulations.

Perform and supervise preparation for group catering and events including completion of Banquet Event Order (BEO), meeting room set up specifications, banquet food and beverage, audio visual, program details, attrition, deposits, billing details and collection of payments in compliance with cash handling, credit card transactions and accounting policies and procedures.

Prepare all event documentation and coordinate with Sales, hotel departments and customer to ensure consistent, high level service throughout the pre-event, event and post-event phases of hotel events.

Ensure seamless turnover from sales to service and then back to sales.

Recognize opportunities to maximize revenue by up-selling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events.

Has knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Skilled originality and has the ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about products, services or situations or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.

Education plus schooling in hotel/restaurant management or related major. Two or more years of related experience. Familiarity with hospitality industry practices preferred. Ability to work Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.