Senior Catering Sales Manager

New Orleans, LA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Type:

Salary

Rate:

Range $65,755.38 - $78,732.28

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Professional development opportunities

Employee wellness programs

Job Description

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a distinguished luxury hotel brand with a rich heritage and a global presence, known for its commitment to delivering unparalleled service and creating memorable experiences for its guests. With over 30,000 colleagues worldwide, Fairmont is recognized for fostering a culture of excellence and dedication in the hospitality industry. The brand prides itself on its iconic properties, elegant ambiance, and top-tier guest services that cater to discerning travelers seeking exceptional accommodations and experiences. Each Fairmont hotel is designed to reflect the character of its location while offering sophisticated comfort and unique amenities.

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Job Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent vocational training certificate
minimum 3 years experience in hotel catering or banquets preferred
fluency in English both verbal and written
command of basic arithmetic
knowledge of various food service styles, menu development and content
knowledge of room set-up styles and room capacities
familiarity with food and beverage cost controls
certification of previous training in liquor, wine, and food service and alcohol awareness program
ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team with minimal supervision
capability to exert physical effort in transporting items up to 50 pounds
ability to perform physical movements including standing or walking up to 2 hours
ability to communicate satisfactorily with guests, management, and co-workers

Job Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent vocational training certificate
minimum 3 years experience in hotel catering or banquets preferred
fluency in English both verbal and written
command of basic arithmetic
knowledge of various food service styles, menu development and content
knowledge of room set-up styles and room capacities
familiarity with food and beverage cost controls
certification in liquor, wine, and food service and alcohol awareness program
ability to work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team with minimal supervision
ability to directly manage performance of staff and provide guidance

Job Duties

Plan, conduct site inspections, sell, up-sell, and detail programs
responsible for booking and detailing events and achieving revenue goals
develop and implement strategies to drive catering revenues through direct sales
aggressively prospect for new business including weddings, galas, kosher events, luncheons
collect data and prepare strategic plans to achieve annual revenue targets
conduct monthly forecasting, banquet menu pricing, and set revenue minimums
set elevated standards for the catering team by securing quality business
remain calm under pressure and excel in problem-solving and people management
actively participate in daily business review and sales meetings
attend weekly catering meetings to review bookings and departmental operations
monitor changes to Banquet Event Orders and ensure timely communication to departments
ensure all functions are accurately detailed on BEOs and signed by clients
check function room setups before guest arrival to ensure compliance with requirements and standards
double check proper staffing for functions
supervise the service of functions ensuring guest satisfaction
organize and lead pre/post-convention meetings and solicit event rebookings
assist finance in resolving billing and payment discrepancies

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