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Catering Sales Manager

Job Overview

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Compensation

Salary
Range $49,200.00 - $63,400.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Retirement Plan
flexible schedule

Job Description

Midway Properties Group, LLC owns and operates the Zermatt Utah Resort & Spa, a premier destination nestled in a stunning mountain setting known for its exceptional hospitality and luxury accommodations. This resort offers a unique blend of charming Swiss alpine style and modern amenities, drawing guests from around the world for both leisure and business travel. The Zermatt Utah Resort & Spa is dedicated to providing an unforgettable guest experience that balances relaxation with adventure, making it a sought-after venue for weddings, corporate functions, social events, and private parties. The resort is committed to excellence in service, maintaining a welcoming atmosphere and high standards of quality in all aspects of its operations.

The Catering Sales Manager role at the Zermatt Utah Resort & Spa is a vital position focused on driving catering sales through targeted efforts to book private events, in-house meetings, and social gatherings. This position requires a professional who can effectively coordinate with guests, local organizations, and internal departments to maximize catering revenues while ensuring an inspiring and seamless hospitality experience. The Catering Sales Manager will be responsible for cultivating strong client relationships and leveraging local market insights to expand the resort's catering business. The role involves comprehensive communication with clients and hotel departments to ensure all events proceed flawlessly from initial inquiry through execution.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and possess excellent negotiation and presentation skills. They must be proactive in upselling opportunities and adept at using tools like SalesForce to manage client information and forecasts. Flexible availability is important, as this role requires working nights, weekends, and holidays to meet the dynamic needs of the hospitality industry. Employment with Midway Properties Group, LLC is at the Zermatt Utah Resort & Spa, and the company prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position is perfect for someone passionate about event sales and hospitality, with a proven track record of meeting and exceeding revenue goals in catering or event planning environments.

Job Requirements

  • college degree preferred and/or hotel experience preferred
  • minimum of 2 years catering/event planning experience
  • previous knowledge of SalesForce, Delphi and Social Tables preferred
  • candidate must have proven selling, negotiating and presentation skills
  • well organized, detail oriented and excellent follow up skills
  • must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays

Job Qualifications

  • college degree preferred and/or hotel experience preferred
  • minimum of 2 years catering/event planning experience
  • previous knowledge of SalesForce, Delphi and Social Tables preferred
  • candidate must have proven selling, negotiating and presentation skills
  • well organized, detail oriented and excellent follow up skills
  • must be able to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays

Job Duties

  • provide catering services for all catering events contracted by Catering Manager
  • solicitation of direct selling in the local catering market
  • maximize catering revenues wherever possible and minimize erosion of check averages from price-sensitive groups
  • communication of function-arrangement to all responsible hotel departments
  • communication with clients to initiate, negotiate, and close contracts for all catered functions
  • creation of profitable menus and distribution of client expectations to Food & Beverage Departments
  • coordinate catering support services (flowers, entertainment, decoration, A/V, etc.) to provide complete client satisfaction

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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