Temp Catering Sales Manager

Job Details

Description

Temp position / Employment duration 12 weeks

Purpose for the Position :

Responsible for the establishment of new relationships and existing relationships with hotels, corporate and social accounts while consistently striving to maximize revenue and promote relationships through effective negotiations of services.

Assist Director in maintaining the daily operations of the Catering Department.

Essential Responsibilities :

• Meets with and maintains rapport with individuals and contacts to produce Food & Beverage Sales, Banquet Catering / Banquet Sales, and Suite Sales.
• Solicits business in specific market segments as directed by Director of Catering.
• Schedules conventions and business group activities at the hotels.
• Maintains liaison with other hotel-level departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the catering office and prospective clients.
• Maintains good rapport with area community and other local civic groups and companies.
• Assume responsibility for the successful set-up and execution of social and corporate meetings, meals, and special events.
• Prepares and presents catering forecasts and reports
• Participate in trade shows and community and professional organizations to maintain high visibility and the achievement of sales and revenue goals.
• Develops and maintains files to include chronological account files as directed, preparation of scheduled bookings, dissemination of event information to all appropriate departments, and record event information for catering system control purposes.
• Develops, implements, and assists with catering, sales, and marketing strategies, including development of relevant action plans.
• Performs & assist with clerical work of the department, including customer correspondence, function sheets, event schedules, reports, and special projects.
• Exhibit excellent time-management and prioritization.
• Interface daily with kitchen and banquet departments regarding specific client needs.
• Supports and adheres to the core values, the mission statement, service fundamentals, and guest service philosophy as defined by the company.
• All other duties as assigned by a manager or supervisor.

Skills and Abilities :

• Originate and carry out catering campaigns.
• Work well under pressure; sensitive to tight or short time requirements.
• Speak and write clearly and convincingly and have excellent telephone skills.
• Have working knowledge of room set-ups, including audio / visual equipment.
• Have working knowledge of menu pricing and custom menu design.
• Work with all kinds of people.
• Plan the work of others.
• Must be able to type 45 wpm and can input data and access information on the computer.
• Must be able to exercise confidentiality and discretion.

Physical Demands : Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally. Must be able to lift and carry general office supplies and equipment.

This work requires the ability to sit for long periods of time, move around the hotels to give site tours.

Requirements

• Associate degree preferred, or an equivalent level of education and experience.
• Demonstrate excellent public contact skills.
• Knowledge of computer software.
• Delphi FDC proficient

Attendance :

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established by WCG, Inc. from time to time, is essential to be successful performance of this position.

Employees with irregular attendance / tardies will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

Upon employment, all employees are required to fully comply with Windsor Capital Group, Inc. rules and regulations and will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.