Director of Culture & Entertainment - The Singapore EDITION

Negotiable
Experience
1-3 years
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Singapore, Singapore
Job Description

JOB
SUMMARY

Recommends, coordinates, contracts
and produces all entertainment, events and exhibits for resort property. Creates
and communicates the vision for the department and oversees all operational,
financial, promotional and communications aspects of all activations, events
and exhibits. Manages and assists the daily activities and performance
of Events, Activations and Entertainment related employees. Supervises ongoing
and daily performance of consultants, vendor, suppliers and contractors
to achieve project schedule, budget, and quality goals for the organization.
Produces financial information including Performa's, ROI information for new
and existing events.

Monitors and analyzes project cost reports and prepares forecast as needed.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

  • 4-year Bachelor's degree in Business
    Administration, Hospitality, or a related professional area; 4 years' experience
    in the event management, food and beverage, sales and marketing, or related
    professional area.

OR

  • 2-year
    graduate degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant
    Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 2 years'
    experience in the event management, food and beverage, sales and marketing,
    or related professional area.

CORE
WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Activations,
Operations and Budgets

  • Supervises
    the research, development and production of all events, activations
    and entertainment for the property.
  • Drives room night
    production and incremental revenues.
  • Develops,
    contributes and curates guest database of influencers, KOLs, socialites
    and celebrities and regularly hosts and entertains said database in the hotel
    venues on regular basis.
  • Monitors all operational aspects
    of projects including set-up, daily schedules, and event management.
  • Manages ongoing and daily performance of performers,
    artists, promoters, consultants, vendors, suppliers and contractors to achieve
    project schedule, budget, and quality goals for the organization.

  • Prepares business plans for promotions, events and projects
    and present to property leadership.
  • Works with vendors
    and clients to determine/negotiate contractual agreements, design, fabrication,
    installation/dismantling, daily operations, staffing, and reporting of revenues
    for all events.
  • Regulates adherence to all established
    operational service standards and company policies.

  • Researches and analyzes new products, pricing and services
    of competition.
  • Works with direct reports to review
    scheduled events and troubleshoot potential challenges/conflicts.

  • Leads the execution of brand service initiatives in event management
    areas.
  • Develops an event management strategy that
    is aligned with the company's business strategy and leads its execution.

Leading Special Events, Activations
and Entertainment

  • Manages the daily activities
    and performance of the activations and Entertainment performers.

  • Ensures proper execution and sufficient staffing levels for all
    events.
  • Works closely with management and operations
    of all Nightlife venues (Wonder Room, Punch Room, and Lobby Bar)

  • Serves as liaison with all departmental leaders to coordinate event
    details, to ensure a high-quality customer experience.

  • Holds event management team accountable for desired service behaviors
    related to product and service delivery.
  • Communicates
    a clear and consistent message regarding departmental goals to produce desired
    results.
  • Assists in execution of departmental goals
    in game plans.
  • Supervises brand and regional business
    initiatives to be implemented and communicates follow-up actions to team
    as necessary.
  • Acts as liaison to EDITION Brand and above
    property Culture and Entertainment leadership.


Managing Profitability


  • Produces financial information including Performa's, Return
    on Investment (ROI) information for new and existing events.

  • Facilitates monthly finance report, accruals, payment procedures
    and cost accounting.
  • Monitors and analyzes project cost
    reports and prepares forecast as needed.
  • Encourages
    calculated risk-taking to generate incremental revenue and deliver excellent
    guest service.
  • Develops working relationships
    with outside vendors and establishes prices and service agreements to enhance
    the event experience and to increase additional revenue opportunities for
    the property.
  • Creates and achieves the Entertainment
    related annual operating budget.
  • Focuses on building
    the property's top line revenue by supporting the execution of annual Events
    and the Culture and Entertainment Marketing Plan and providing leadership to
    the teams on post-contractual upselling efforts.
  • Works
    with all areas in the Culture and Entertainment division to establish content
    and pricing.

Managing and Conducting
Human Resources Activities

  • Interviews, selects
    and trains employees.
  • Appraises employee's productivity
    and efficiency for the purpose of recommending promotions or other changes
    in status.
  • Provides for the safety and security of
    the employees or the property.
  • Monitors employee
    attendance and records absences/tardiness.
  • Helps direct
    supervisors to achieve their own development goals.

  • Conducts annual performance appraisal with direct reports according
    to Standard Operating Procedures.


MANAGEMENT
COMPETENCIES








Leadership

  • Adaptability – Develops strategies and identifies
    resources to implement and manage change; models flexibility in adjusting
    priorities; and communicates the need for change in a positive way
    that encourages commitment.

  • Communication - Actively listens and uses appropriate
    communication styles to deliver complex information in a clear concise way
    and influences others to accept a point of view, gain consensus, or take
    action.
  • Problem
    Solving and Decision Making
    - Models and sets expectations for solving
    complex problems, collecting and comparing information to evaluate alternatives,
    considering their potential impact before making decisions, involving others
    to gain agreement and support, and guiding others to implement
    solutions.

  • Professional Demeanor - Exhibits behavioral styles
    that convey confidence and command respect from others; makes a good first
    impression and represents the company in alignment with its values.

Managing Execution
  • Building and Contributing
    to Teams
    - Leads and participates as a member of a team to move
    the team toward the completion of common goals while fostering cohesion
    and collaboration among team members.

  • Driving for Results - Focuses and guides others
    in accomplishing work objectives.

  • Planning and Organizing - Gathers information
    and resources required to set a plan of action for self and/or others;
    prioritizes and arranges work requirements self and/or others to accomplish
    goals and ensure work is completed.
Building Relationships

  • Coworker Relationships - Develops and uses
    collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work
    goals.
  • Customer
    Relationships
    - Develops and sustains relationships based on
    an understanding of customer needs and actions consistent with the company’s
    service standards.
  • Global
    Mindset - Supports employees and business partners with diverse styles,
    abilities, motivations, and/or cultural perspectives; utilizes differences
    to drive innovation, engagement and enhance business results; and ensures
    employees are given the opportunity to contribute to their full
    potential.
Generating Talent
and Organizational Capability

  • Organizational Capability - Evaluates and adapts
    the structure of organizational units, jobs, and work processes to best fit
    the needs and/or support the goals of an organizational unit.

  • Talent Management -
    Provides guidance and feedback to help individuals develop and strengthen skills
    and abilities needed to accomplish work objectives.
Learning and Applying Professional
Expertise
  • Applied
    Learning
    - Seeks and makes the most of learning opportunities
    to improve performance of self and/or others.
  • Business Acumen - Understands and utilizes
    business information (e.g., data related to employee engagement, guest
    satisfaction, and property financial performance) to manage everyday operations
    and generate innovative solutions to approach business and administrative
    challenges.

  • Technical Acumen - Understands and utilizes
    professional skills and knowledge in a specific functional area to conduct
    and manage everyday business operations and generate innovative solutions
    to approach function-specific work challenges.
  • General Event Management - The ability
    to have a working knowledge, understanding of policies, procedures and standards
    of the event management department to include, event planning, event operations
    and event technology for different types of events.

    • Event Planning - The ability to connect
      with customers, detail events, upsell products and services, manage multiple
      customers at a given time, be detailed orientated, understand and have a working
      knowledge of catering and event management systems.
    • Communications and Media -
      Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques
      and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written,
      oral, and visual media.

  • Basic Competencies - Fundamental competencies
    required for accomplishing basic work activities.
  • Basic Computer Skills - Uses basic
    computer hardware and software (e.g., personal computers, word processing
    software, Internet browsers, etc.).

  • Mathematical Reasoning - Demonstrates ability to add,
    subtract, multiply, or divide quickly, correctly, and in a way that allows one
    to solve work-related issues.

  • Oral Comprehension - Demonstrates ability to listen
    to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words
    and sentences.

  • Reading Comprehension - Demonstrates understanding
    of written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

  • Writing -
    Communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of
    the audience.


EDITION Hotels combine the visionary genius of boutique
hotelier Ian Schrager, the service delivery of a world-class luxury hotel,
and the global reach of Marriott International to create an entirely new
experience in the world of hospitality. EDITION delivers the best of both worlds
in a delicate balancing act – polish with personality, perfectionism
with individualism, and comfort with charisma and charm. The brand targets
sophisticated, knowledgeable consumers who understand quality, originality,
design, and service excellence, but who want it without limitations – breaking
the bounds of convention and demanding an attitude and a feeling wrapped in
a package that showcases the exceptional.


But to create this magical
experience, we need you. We are looking for outgoing, authentically amazing
people who are looking for a place to work that inspires them, challenges
them and makes them proud to come to work.

A place where service comes from the heart, not from a handbook. A place
that delivers a never-ending theatrical performance that continuously delights
and enchants each and every one of our guests.

We invite you
to join us today. In joining EDITION, you join a portfolio of brands
with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work,​
begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global​ team,
and become the best version of you.

We have an extraordinary portfolio of brands, with over 9,700 hotels and resorts under more than 30 preferred brands in the industry, covering 143 countries and regions, offering a richer selection for you to feel, experience, and explore the world.