Task force event manager

Pyramid Global Hospitality is a leading hospitality management company with a portfolio of more than 200 hotels and resorts and over 18,000 associates across the United States, Caribbean, and Europe. Our platform includes Benchmark Resorts & Hotels, a collection of distinctive independent properties; Axiom Hospitality, our European hotel management company; and PYRAMIDWORKS, which provides integrated workplace and facilities services. With corporate offices in Boston, The Woodlands, Texas, and London, Pyramid combines global scale with a hands-on approach focused on exceptional service, operational excellence, and long-term partnerships.

At Pyramid, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an environment where associates are respected, supported, and empowered to grow their careers. Team members have the opportunity to collaborate directly with experienced leaders, take on meaningful stretch assignments, and gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of properties, brands, and markets. Whether you are beginning your hospitality career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to learn, develop, and make an impact.

Our commitment to associates, guests, owners, and the communities we serve has helped make Pyramid and our properties among the most recognized in hospitality. From being named among the best places to work by respected publications such as USA Today, The Boston Globe, and The Houston Chronicle to earning top travel accolades from Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Forbes Travel Guide, and U.S. News & World Report, these recognitions reflect the culture, service excellence, and commitment to people that define the Pyramid experience.

About our property:

What you will have an opportunity to do:

Please note this requisition is not for a specific opportunity or location. We are actively building our task force events bench, and this posting is intended to capture applications from professionals interested in joining our pipeline for upcoming assignments. We look forward to connecting when opportunities become available.

We are seeking a highly motivated, adaptable, and hands-on Task Force Event Manager with strong experience planning and executing meetings, conferences, weddings, social events, and other group functions within hotels, resorts, or hospitality environments. This role serves as a temporary, high-impact position responsible for supporting and strengthening event operations during transitions, leadership gaps, peak business periods, special projects, or other short-term business needs.

• Assume interim event management responsibilities for assigned hotel or resort properties as needed
• Manage the planning, coordination, and execution of meetings, conferences, weddings, social events, and other group functions
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients throughout the event planning and execution process
• Coordinate event details including meeting space, food and beverage, audiovisual needs, room setup, timelines, and special requests
• Prepare, review, and communicate Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and other event documentation
• Partner closely with Sales, Catering, Banquets, Culinary, Food & Beverage, Front Office, Housekeeping, Engineering, and other property teams
• Conduct pre-convention and event meetings to ensure operational teams are aligned on client expectations and event requirements
• Oversee event execution and provide hands-on support to ensure a seamless guest and client experience
• Proactively identify and resolve event-related challenges while maintaining strong client relationships
• Manage multiple events, groups, and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Ensure events are executed according to property and applicable brand standards
• Support high-volume convention, conference, banquet, and catering operations as required by the assignment
• Monitor event changes and communicate updates to appropriate departments in a timely manner
• Support properties during openings, leadership transitions, peak periods, large-scale events, or other short-term operational needs
• Communicate effectively with clients, property leadership, operational teams, and other stakeholders
• Provide detailed handover documentation and event recaps at the completion of each assignment
• Adapt quickly to different properties, brands, event spaces, systems, and team cultures

What are we looking for?

Task Force roles are classified as temporary, full-time positions. Temporary employees are not eligible for medical, dental, life insurance, paid time off, retirement savings plans, or bonus programs.

Task Force assignments are compensated on a weekly rate basis and paid biweekly or in accordance with the property’s payroll schedule. Compensation is determined based on role level, scope, location, and assignment complexity. The pay range for this position is $1,500–$2,500 per week, depending on assignment level. Actual compensation will be confirmed at the time of assignment.

We encourage you to apply and look forward to following up with you!

Please note that temporary employees are not eligible for company-sponsored benefits and other fringe benefits provided to regular full-time employees.

Temporary roles are designed to address short-term business needs, and as such, benefits eligibility is limited to what is required by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

As a temporary employee, you will be classified as a W-2 employee and not as an independent contractor (1099). All employees are subject to payroll taxes, withholdings, and company policies in compliance with labor laws.

• Proven event management experience as an Event Manager, Conference Services Manager, Catering Manager, Convention Services Manager, or equivalent
• Previous experience managing events within hotels, resorts, conference centers, or similar hospitality environments preferred
• Experience planning and executing meetings, conferences, banquets, weddings, social events, and/or large group programs
• Strong knowledge of Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), event timelines, meeting room setups, and Food & Beverage coordination
• Strong client relationship and guest service skills
• Ability to manage multiple groups, events, deadlines, and changing priorities simultaneously
• Strong communication, organization, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Sales, Banquets, Culinary, Food & Beverage, Front Office, and other operational departments
• Hands-on and proactive approach to event execution and problem resolution
• Ability to quickly learn new property systems, event spaces, standards, and processes
• Willingness and ability to travel on short notice for temporary assignments
• Experience working in task force, interim, convention, opening, transition, or high-volume event environments preferred

Compensation:

Pyramid Global Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Actual compensation packages are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years & depth of experience, certifications and specific office location. This may differ in other locations due to cost of labor considerations.