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Events Sales Manager

Jack Rose - Pontchartrain Hotel
New Orleans, LA, US
Full-time

Job Description :

As an Events Manager your duties are as listed below :

  • Act as the liaison between the client, event manager, chefs, servers, and attendants
  • Lead site tours of the space and send all detailed notes to the event manager
  • Oversee the setup and breakdown of all events
  • Support, manage, and supervise banquet staff
  • Read event orders and execute each aspect with attention to detail
  • Order rental equipment and create floorplans based on the needs of each event
  • Attend weekly BEO meetings and execute all details discussed
  • Take deposits, close out events in Tripleseat and ensure all payments have been finalized

Qualifications : Required :

Required :

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Dynamic, enthusiastic, creative leader who thrives under pressure and is able to perform multiple functions and troubleshoots when needed.
  • Must have proven selling, negotiating, prospecting and presentation skills. Highly developed customer service skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to maintain financials for business booked and forecasted.
  • Thorough knowledge of food and beverage products, proper preparation and presentation of foods and beverage items.
  • Proficient computer skills.
  • Requires coordinating skills to the extent of determining time, place, and sequence of operations to take place.
  • Must be able to work 50-55 hours a week.
  • Must be able to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, late nights, weekends and holidays.
  • Must have extensive knowledge of Food and Beverage etiquette, guest relations and service standards.
  • Two years’ experience in Banquet / Event Management.
  • Previous management of private events, high volume restaurants, and fine dining establishment experience required.
  • Must be able to read BEOs as well as execute every detail on the orders
  • Maintains professional standards of dress and grooming which reflect a professional image.

Preferred :

Bachelor’s Degree preferred; however, any combination of education and training within luxury hotel Catering, Sales and Convention Services commensurate with this position description will also be considered.

Knowledge of Allseated and Tripleseat, a plus.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS :

Must be able to maneuver to all areas of the restaurant. Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position (standing / walking up to 12 hours, ability to lift up to 50 lbs).

Must have a manual dexterity and coordination to operate restaurant and office equipment and machines. Must be able to work at a fast pace and in stressful situations.

Must be able to respond to visual and aural cues.

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