Experienced professional Events and Catering Manager professional with previous successful Sales for Events and Catering role in the food and beverage industry. The role requires a self-starter who's ready to take on a new challenge. GREAT Opportunity if you are an entrepreneurial minded experienced professional sales manager. Lots of opportunity for advancement.
Events, Catering, and Banquet Services Activities:
Responds to web, phone and walk - in inquiries
Organize, plan and execute Events, Catering and Banquet contracts booked by Catering Sales
Upselling, coordinating and developing the event details directly with the Host/Hostess/Guests
Serve the client by understanding their needs and recommending the appropriate features and services that best meet their needs and exceed their expectations
Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked including floral, rentals, logistics, menu, wedding planning
Negotiate food and beverage prices, function space, and special requests
Provide client proposals and write contracts
Generate all customer correspondence
POS system: Input and access information
Confirm in writing to the client and team client requirements, sales contract terms, addendum, confirmation of pricing, and/or banquet event order.
Conduct banquet facility tours and entertain qualified clients in accordance with company and property policies
Create and assists with implementation and follow-through of marketing promotions directed for Event Sales
Actively participates in community events and activities as a business representative
Maintain relationships with business accounts and source new business opportunities
Qualify leads and prospects gained from cold call and other sources
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
Detailed understanding of high quality food service - hospitality operations, and food and beverage planning, and have the ability to coordinate with all positions in banquet operations.
Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Outstanding interpersonal skills
Excellent negotiation and selling skills
Superior collaboration and relationship building ability
Strong leadership skills
Great attention to detail, Outstanding planning, prioritizing and goals setting ability
Outstanding response time and follow-through
Ability to remain composed and calm under pressure
Basic skill in development and delivery of food and beverage presentations.
Computer Competencies:
Triple Seat, All Seated, Windows, Word, Excel, Facebook, Instagram, Photo Shop etc. experience A
Other F&B applications experience Opera, Jonas, Squirrel, Micros etc. A+
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous experience as a Event/Catering/Banquet services/coordinator manager in a upscale hotel, restaurant, company or club.
Experience and ability to work nights, weekends in a F&B operation when necessary
