Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $60,000.00 - $65,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Vacation leave
sick leave
Life insurance
short-term disability
long-term disability
401(k) savings plan
Employee Discounts
Job Description
The Astor Crowne Plaza New Orleans is a distinguished luxury hotel situated at the vibrant crossroads where Canal Street meets Bourbon Street, placing it right at the heart of the iconic French Quarter. Known for its elegant accommodations, the hotel offers guests an exceptional blend of comfort and convenience. Amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen HD televisions, a sparkling outdoor seasonal swimming pool, a renowned on-site restaurant, and a state-of-the-art fitness facility. Beyond the hotel’s walls, guests can immerse themselves in a rich tapestry of local culture, including enchanting festivals, theater performances, music, cultural exhibits, and culinary explorations. The hotel prioritizes... Show More
Job Requirements
- Experience in hospitality and catering sales
- Minimum 1 year of hospitality industry experience
- Experience in a similar size and quality hotel
- Computer proficiency including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Delphi
- Knowledge of sales, revenue management, and train peers
- Understanding of hotel operations and market competition
- Strong communication skills
Job Qualifications
- Prior experience in hospitality with specific experience in catering sales
- At least 1 year of hospitality industry experience
- Experience at a hotel of similar size and quality
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Delphi
- Knowledge of sales skills, revenue management, training, and motivation
- Understanding of hotel features, benefits, and competition
- Ability to execute effective action plans
- Knowledge of hotel operations including marketing, security, personnel, business planning, maintenance, budgeting, quality assurance, hospitality law, and long-range planning
- Ability to work under time constraints and deadlines
- Effective verbal and written communication skills adaptable to different audiences
Job Duties
- Understand monthly forecasting and annual budget process
- Raise meeting planner evaluation scores and implement methods to exceed satisfaction
- Optimize room rental charges
- Participate in re-booking of repeat business by maintaining long-term client relationships
- Actively participate in industry organizations such as NACE and MPI
- Utilize strong sales techniques including closing and negotiating skills
- Conduct hotel site inspections and client presentations
- Develop innovative set-ups, menus, and group functions working with culinary teams
- Coordinate with banquet department for operations and event execution
- Manage Audio/Visual equipment as a profit center
- Utilize computer programs including Delphi, Word, and Excel
- Monitor group room blocks and generate detailed resumes for operating departments
- Work with outside vendors to ensure client satisfaction
- Comply with attendance rules and perform other job-related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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