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Alterra

Banquet Attendant - Winter 26.27

Snowshoe, WV · On-site

$10/hr

From high-volume events to elegant, full-service banquets, we offer a range of opportunities to ... Open/close Conference Center: Manage doors, lighting, music, thermostats, and security. * Foster ...

Benchmark

Banquet Setup/Breakdown

Walkersville, WV · On-site

$12 - $15.25/hr

Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides ... If you have experience with setting up banquet events, enjoy making meaningful connections ...

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What is a conference events manager?

Conference Events Managers are professionals responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing conferences, meetings, and large-scale events. They handle everything from budgeting and venue selection to coordinating logistics, managing vendors, and ensuring the event runs smoothly. Their role often involves collaborating with clients, delegating tasks to staff, and troubleshooting issues on the day of the event. Effective communication, organization, and problem-solving skills are essential in this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a conference events manager?

To thrive as a Conference Events Manager, you need strong organizational abilities, project management experience, and a background in event planning, often supported by a degree in hospitality, communications, or a related field. Proficiency with event management software, budgeting tools, and registration platforms is typically required, and certifications like CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) can be advantageous. Excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle high-pressure situations help you excel in coordinating teams and ensuring client satisfaction. These skills and qualities are vital because they enable you to deliver seamless, successful events that meet objectives and exceed stakeholder expectations.

What are some common challenges faced by conference events managers when coordinating large-scale events?

Conference Events Managers often face challenges such as managing last-minute changes from speakers or vendors, ensuring seamless communication among diverse teams, and handling unexpected logistical issues like technology glitches or sudden changes in attendee numbers. Balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders while staying within budget and timeline constraints is a frequent pressure point. Successful managers are proactive in contingency planning and excel at quick problem-solving to ensure events run smoothly.

What cities in West Virginia are hiring for Conference Events Manager jobs?

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Infographic showing various Conference Events Manager job openings in West Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution.

Food and Beverage Group Manager

Snowshoe Mountain

Elkins, WV • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Year Round
Work, Play, Get Paid, and Enjoy the Perks!
  • Housing: Affordable on-mountain employee housing available for rent.
  • Work Location: 10 Snowshoe Drive, Snowshoe, WV 26209
  • Schedule: May require working early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Employee Perks:
  • Medical Benefits - Minimal Essentials Coverage available
  • Free skiing and snowboarding privileges at Alterra resorts + Discounts on Ikon Passes!
  • 401k plan available to any employee over the age of 18
  • Discounted Friends and Family Lift Ticket Vouchers
  • 30% off Snowshoe food & beverage locations (excludes alcohol), 30% off soft goods like clothes, 15% off hard goods like skis at Snowshoe owned retail locations.
  • Pro Deals from some of the industry’s top brands such as North Face, Darn Tough, and many many more!

Job Responsibilities:
  • Provides leadership and direction by:
    • Managing standards of quality, service, safety, and profit
    • Developing and implementing goals, policies, and objectives Overseeing all aspects of the operations under his/her direction
    • Assisting in recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training of management and staff
    • Carrying out all administrative functions pertaining to hiring, scheduling, payroll, performance reviews, coaching, counseling and discipline
    • Overseeing managers, supervisors and employees under their direction Attending all meetings as required
    • Conducting training seminars (Tips, food handling, etc.)

  • Ensures guest satisfaction by:
    • Assisting in the menu planning, analysis, and pricing
    • Coordinating additional staff needs for special events and conference center business
    • Inspecting outlet(s) and employees to ensure compliance with health, safety and state regulations Addressing guest feedback concerning outlets(s) service, presentation, quality of product and overall experience
    • Creating and implementing promotions, animation and special events for the outlet(s)
  • Maintains profitability by:
    • Monitoring labor costs, cost of goods sold, and other costs. Contributing to the annual budget process and business plan
  • Contributes to team effort by:
    • Accomplishing related results as needed

Education:
  • High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Experience:
  • 5 years of restaurant/business supervisory or management

All Information above is subject to change at any time.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.
Snowshoe is an equal opportunity employer.

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