Catering Event Manager

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Qualifications

A minimum of two years’ experience required in a related position with this company or other organization(s)

Requires thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of the rooms, catering, food & beverage and hospitality professions

Must possess communication skills in terms of the ability to negotiate, convince, sell and influence professionals and/ or resort guests

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Short Term Disability

Free Associate Parking

Free Meal for every shift worked

25% Discount on Resort Outlets

Hotel Discounts with OPL

Friends and Family Discount

Responsibilities

Solicit, book, plan and coordinate meetings/functions while maximizing the banquet space to meet/exceed sales goals

Position is responsible for soliciting social catering business

Solicit, negotiate and book social catering events through efforts (outside sales calls, telemarketing, networking, etc.)

while maximizing banquet space to meet/exceed revenue goals

Execute a territorial marketing strategy to capture the maximum amount of revenue and meet/ exceed sales goals

Plan, up-sell and detail the meeting/ function with the client including: space requirements, times, equipment, menus, themes/ decorations, etc

Complete the contracts, prepare the appropriate paperwork, coordinate with the appropriate areas in the hotel, and resolve customer issues, complaints and problems to ensure quality product delivery and customer satisfaction

Prepare status and month end reports to keep management abreast of activities

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of corporate/ hotel procedures and products and the competition’s product, strengths and weaknesses to continually improve sales strategies and the achievement of goals

Participate in communication and professional organizations to maintain high visibility and promote sales

Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned

Participate in task forces and committees as required

Job description

We are looking to add a Catering Event Manager to our team. This is a great opportunity to be a part of an organization that believes our team members are our most important resource and therefore takes great pride in selecting individuals that help us to achieve our resort's mission.

Responsibilities:

Solicit, book, plan and coordinate meetings/functions while maximizing the banquet space to meet/exceed sales goals. Position is responsible for soliciting social catering business.

• Solicit, negotiate and book social catering events through efforts (outside sales calls, telemarketing, networking, etc.) while maximizing banquet space to meet/exceed revenue goals.

• Execute a territorial marketing strategy to capture the maximum amount of revenue and meet/ exceed sales goals.

• Plan, up-sell and detail the meeting/ function with the client including: space requirements, times, equipment, menus, themes/ decorations, etc. Complete the contracts, prepare the appropriate paperwork, coordinate with the appropriate areas in the hotel, and resolve customer issues, complaints and problems to ensure quality product delivery and customer satisfaction.

• Prepare status and month end reports to keep management abreast of activities.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of corporate/ hotel procedures and products and the competition’s product, strengths and weaknesses to continually improve sales strategies and the achievement of goals.

Other Duties:

• Participate in communication and professional organizations to maintain high visibility and promote sales.

• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned. Participate in task forces and committees as required.

Qualifications:

• Hospitality degree or Four-year college degree preferred.

• A minimum of two years’ experience required in a related position with this company or other organization(s)

• Requires thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of the rooms, catering, food & beverage and hospitality professions.

• Must possess communication skills in terms of the ability to negotiate, convince, sell and influence professionals and/ or resort guests.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• 401(k)

• Short Term Disability

• Free Associate Parking

• Free Meal for every shift worked

• 25% Discount on Resort Outlets

• Hotel Discounts with OPL

• Friends and Family Discount

This is a great opportunity to be a part of an organization that believes our team members are our most important resource and therefore take great pride in selecting individuals that help us to achieve our company’s mission.

The company also conducts post-offer employment verifications, motor vehicle, and criminal background checks.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.