Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $49,900.00 - $64,300.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and development opportunities
Potential for advancement
Job Description
The Catering Manager position is a vital role within a hotel's Sales department, focused on targeting and coordinating catering sales efforts. This position plays a key role in the development and solicitation of new catering business while nurturing existing client relations. The Catering Manager's main responsibilities revolve around generating awareness, supporting, and enhancing event-space sales initiatives aligned with the hotel's overall sales plans, strategies, and programs. This position works collaboratively with both the Sales team and the Food & Beverage department to ensure seamless coordination of event-space operations, food service, and catering initiatives. The hotel itself is a dynamic establishment... Show More
Job Requirements
- Ability to stand for eight hours and perform physical activities like lifting up to 30 pounds and pushing or pulling 60 pounds
- Ability to read, speak, and understand English
- Must pass company security clearance
- Honesty and trustworthiness
- Professionalism in all interactions
- Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Capability to manage multiple tasks and remain guest service centric
- Knowledge of local liquor laws and health regulations
- Must maintain certification from an approved responsible vendor training program
- Willingness to travel occasionally for training purposes
Job Qualifications
- One year catering and/or event management experience
- Two years experience in a hotel or event venue
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience with customer relationship software like Hotel Sales and Catering Pro, Delphi, or Caterease preferred
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to multitask and maintain guest service orientation
- Demonstrated ability to sell and market hotel services effectively
Job Duties
- Collaborate with Sales and Food & Beverage teams to manage e-commerce activities related to event space
- Proactively direct external sales calls to generate new business in targeted market segments
- Partner with Sales team on inside sales involving event space bookings
- Respond to inquiries via phone, internet, and leads for event space with adherence to catering policies
- Ensure compliance with local liquor laws and health regulations
- Maintain preferred vendor lists for event and meeting services
- Review and reconcile banquet checks for accuracy
- Serve as primary contact for pre-con and post-function meetings
- Generate function agreements, banquet event orders, and diagrams, ensuring accurate distribution
- Conduct site inspections for event spaces and accommodations
- Ensure banquet event orders are complete and coordinate with vendors
- Oversee event coordination on-site, welcoming clients and working with banquet captains
- Develop and train banquet staff for efficient event set-up
- Meet or exceed revenue goals for assigned market segments
- Provide forecasted revenue and assist management in budget development
- Maintain safety and emergency procedures
- Obtain function guarantees and ensure all deposits are secured
- Uphold compliance with company policies and handbook
- Maintain certification from approved responsible vendor training
- Perform other duties as assigned within capability
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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