Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $65,000.00 - $70,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
vacation
sick leave
Holiday pay
401(k) savings plan
Job Description
The Gwen is a distinguished luxury hotel located in downtown Chicago, rooted in the rich history of the 1930's Chicago era. Celebrating Chicago's centennial during the 1933 World's Fair, this period was marked by the vibrant culture of speakeasies and gangsters, an exciting time that The Gwen proudly commemorates through its historic architecture and design. The building's facade, famously sculpted by Gwen Lux in 1928, symbolizes a breakthrough in a male-dominated design industry, reflecting a dynamic spirit of change and innovation. Today, The Gwen serves as both a tribute to this golden era and a premier destination for contemporary travelers... Show More
Job Requirements
- Prior experience in catering sales
- at least 1 year hospitality industry experience
- computer proficiency including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Delphi
- knowledge of sales and revenue management
- understanding of hotel operations and marketing
- ability to work under deadlines
- strong communication skills
- availability to work regularly as required
Job Qualifications
- Prior experience in hospitality with catering sales
- minimum of 1 year in hospitality industry
- experience in a similar size and quality hotel
- proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Delphi
- knowledge of sales techniques and revenue management
- understanding of hotel features and competing market hotels
- ability to implement action plans
- knowledge of hotel operations including marketing, safety, personnel, business planning, maintenance, budgeting, quality assurance, hospitality law, and long-range planning
- effective verbal and written communication skills
- ability to adapt communication style to different audiences
Job Duties
- Understand monthly forecasting and annual budget process
- implement effective methods to exceed meeting planner satisfaction
- optimize room rental charges
- re-book repeat business and maintain long-term client relationships
- actively participate in industry organizations such as NACE and MPI
- utilize strong sales and negotiating skills
- conduct hotel site inspections and client presentations
- develop innovative event set-ups and menus in collaboration with the culinary team
- coordinate event operations with banquet department
- manage banquet event orders
- operate and manage Audio/Visual equipment as a profit center
- proficiently use Delphi, Word, and Excel
- monitor group room blocks and pick up
- prepare detailed resumes for operating departments
- collaborate with outside vendors to ensure client satisfaction
- comply with attendance requirements
- perform any other assigned duties
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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