Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $48,900.00 - $61,500.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) savings plan
Performance bonus
Pet insurance
Job Description
The Sheraton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort is part of a prestigious complex of four Marriott properties located in the vibrant Lake Buena Vista area. Centrally positioned between Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, this resort offers an exceptional destination for travelers seeking luxury and convenience in Orlando, Florida. The Sheraton brand is renowned for delivering superior guest experiences with world-class amenities, beautiful accommodations, and outstanding customer service. These attributes not only make the resort a favored location for leisure travelers but also a prime venue for hosting business meetings, conventions, and special events.
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Job Requirements
- Hospitality industry experience of one year or more
- Experience in catering sales is essential
- Familiarity with hotel size and quality similar to Sheraton Orlando
- Computer proficiency including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Delphi
- Strong knowledge of sales techniques, revenue management, and peer motivation
- Understanding of hotel market features and competitors
- Ability to develop and implement effective action plans
- Understanding of hotel operations and legal requirements
- Capability to handle deadlines and stressful situations
- Excellent communication skills adapted to various audiences
Job Qualifications
- Prior experience in hospitality with specific catering sales experience
- At least one year within the hospitality industry
- Experience at a similar size and quality hotel
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Delphi
- Knowledge of sales skills, revenue management, training, and motivation
- Understanding of hotel features and market competition
- Ability to execute appropriate action plans
- Knowledge of hotel operations including marketing, safety programs, labor relations, business plans, maintenance, budgeting, quality assurance, hospitality law, and long-range planning
- Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with adaptability
Job Duties
- Understand both monthly forecasting and the annual budget process
- Raise meeting planner evaluation scores and implement methods to exceed satisfaction
- Optimize room rental charges
- Participate in re-booking repeat business through long-term client relationships
- Actively participate in industry organizations such as NACE and MPI
- Conduct hotel site inspections and client presentations
- Coordinate with banquet department on operations and event execution
- Generate creative and innovative menus working closely with chefs
- Evaluate alternatives quickly and decide on a plan of action
- Ensure detailed execution of banquet event orders
- Provide audio/visual equipment service and manage it as a profit center
- Monitor group room blocks and generate detailed resumes for operating departments
- Work with outside vendors to ensure client satisfaction for events
- Comply with attendance rules and be available to work regularly
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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