Senior Catering Sales Manager (FT) ("Gerente de Ventas de Catering")

LOCATION

The Lodge at Torrey Pines
Step into the timeless craftsman charm of The Lodge at Torrey Pines. Overlooking the world-renowned Torrey Pines Golf Course with views of the Pacific Ocean, the AAA Five Diamond rated resort features 170 rooms and suites, 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, versatile meeting spaces, and unprecedented service.

The Lodge at Torrey Pines is owned by Evans Hotels, LLC, a family-owned and operated business committed to supporting and enhancing employee well-being through a variety of programs that nurture our staff professionally and personally. We offer hands-on manager and leadership training, employee appreciation days, and staff awards and recognition. Our team is also dedicated to serving our community through initiatives like company-wide beach clean-ups and volunteer opportunities.

SUMMARY
The Senior Catering Sales Manager ("Gerente de Catering") manages the sale and coordinates all arrangements for individuals having catered events at the resort, following the highest professional standards and promoting the company's sales-focused culture.

PAY & PERKS

• Compensation: $75,000 - $85,000** + Earned Commission from Event Service Charges
• Earn $1000 for Culinary, Engineering, Housekeeping, and $350 for all other roles. for each hired referral at any Evans Hotels property.
• Discounted Hotel Rooms for you, family and friends.
• Free Employee Parking and/or discounted MTS Pronto card.
• Free Meals & Refreshments during working shifts.
• Career advancement opportunities!
• Health (including SIMNSA), Dental, Vision, 401k with match, life insurance, sick and vacation time.
• Discounts on cell phone bills, shoes, gym memberships, and more!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Aggressively sells and solicits prospective customers according to property marketing plan and encourages them to book private-party functions at our property.
• Conducts scheduled and walk-in site tours of property.
• Meets with client and proactively helps them to choose specific banquet space and menus for the function.
• Accurately prepares catering contracts with program arrangements.
• Liaises with Marketing Department to assists with marketing materials such as submitting weddings to external wedding websites, developing and implementing programs to service and retain Catering business.  
• Introduce new initiatives and practices to elevate Catering Sales experience and offerings.
• Identify new markets and develop solicitation strategies to introduce such markets.
• Assists in team leadership duties such as leading by example in conflict resolution, client management, system administrative management, timely communicating client’s needs to hotel staff and supporting DOCCS and ADOCCS.
• Acts as a leader within the Catering department, serves as a m