Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $60,000.00 - $65,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
performance bonuses
Professional Development
Employee Discounts
Job Description
The hiring establishment is a reputable hotel located in Boca Raton, FL, dedicated to providing exceptional hospitality services to its diverse clientele. Known for its commitment to quality accommodations and comprehensive event hosting, this hotel offers a prime location and extensive amenities that cater to both leisure and business guests. With an emphasis on luxurious experiences and customer satisfaction, the hotel serves as a preferred destination for small meetings, corporate events, and social gatherings in the region. Its strategic approach integrates personalized service and operational excellence to maintain a competitive stance in the hospitality market.
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Job Requirements
- Bachelors degree in business, management or related field
- Minimum 2 years catering sales or similar hotel sales experience
- Must possess valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Ability to speak and hear in English
- Close and distance vision
- Frequent sitting with some walking and standing
- Frequently lifts/carries up to 10 lbs
- Use of manual dexterity and fine motor skills
- Ability to work in normal office conditions close to others
Job Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in business, management, marketing or related field
- Minimum 2 years catering sales or 2 years in hotel catering/convention services, banquet, hotel sales or culinary arts
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
- Proficiency in word processing, spreadsheets and property management systems like Delphi and Meeting Matrix or similar
- Strong communication, presentation, organizational, time management, listening and math skills
- Analytical skills for measuring business potential and value to the hotel
- Ability to read and interpret documents and write routine reports and correspondence
Job Duties
- Handle and follow up on inquiries for small meetings/events with or without guestrooms
- Negotiate contracts and banquet event orders (BEO)
- Identify and price customer needs for the event, up-selling where possible, and closing the sale with the customer, collecting the deposit and signature on the BEO
- Communicate group details/changes to all hotel departments, coordinating customer’s needs with other property business and activities
- Present potential business at Driver Meetings to determine best mix of customers for hotel to attain budgeted revenues
- Finalize and detail catering plans for groups contracted by assigned sales manager on-site or off-site
- Prospect for new catering business using phone calls, outside sales calls, trade shows, community functions, blitzes, internet prospecting, supplier partnerships
- Monitor blocked space to ensure group is meeting contractual obligations and initiate release of blocked space on cut-off date
- Maintain account files in software system, ensuring accurate communication between client and hotel staff
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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