Catering/Sales Manager

Description

This position is responsible for negotiating, booking and servicing day meetings, small group room accounts and all catering events within a defined market.  This includes, but is not limited to, sleeping rooms, catering functions, set-ups, audio visual equipment, and on-site servicing. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for researching and formulating catering budget in relation to advertising and marketing.  
• Conducts effective sales programs in established markets by setting and achieving goals.
• Negotiates and finalizes contracts and banquet event orders (BEO) by meeting with and/or telephoning clients.
• Communicates directly with Executive Chef, Banquets, and Conference Services regarding all changes to set-up and final counts.
• Assists in creative set up and decorating of function rooms to meet/exceed guest’s expectations.
• Coordinates the timely submission of all guest checks, payments and master folios, and advanced deposits to accounting, as well as coordinating group information, that is necessary and/or helpful for successful convention business, to appropriate departments.

Full job description available upon request.

Requirements

EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited university/college or culinary school plus at least two (2) years of related experience; or high school diploma or equivalent preferred.

EXPERIENCE
Plus at least four (4) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the above skills, knowledge and abilities preferred.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATES

• CPR certification preferred.