Catering & Events Services Executive (Saudi National)

Sofitel; Riyadh Region; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Center seeks a dedicated catering and events professional to grow the social catering market for our premier spaces. You will conduct site inspections, organize conventions and maintain precise client communications with partners.

Responsibilities include driving space optimization, managing deposits and billing, and coordinating with clients and departments to ensure flawless events. Flexibility for extended hours and community engagement is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering and conference services within an upscale hotel or similar.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Reliable, ethical and proactive with strong integrity.
• Willing to work days, nights and weekends when required.

Responsibilities

• Prospect, solicit and nurture the social catering market for traditional event spaces.
• Conduct site inspections as required.
• Organize convention bookings and catering events and maintain activities in files.
• Coordinate information on meeting specs, AV, rooming lists, food and beverage needs, and disseminate to partners.
• Drive space optimization to maximize guest experience and financial performance.
• Manage billing procedures and ensure deposits/credit applications are timely.
• Conduct pre-conference meetings to confirm details with clients and departments.
• Ensure guest experience on-site and be flexible for extended hours.
• Attend hotel meetings affecting the Catering/Conference Services/Events department.
• Build rapport with clients before, during and after events and encourage repeat business.
• Represent the hotel in the local community as an ambassador.

Skills

Communication skills

Client relationship

Sales prospecting

Event coordination

Tools

MS Windows

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

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Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Center: A Symphony of French Elegance and Saudi Arabian Warmth

The Sofitel Riyadh is dedicated to providing a five-star experience characterized by luxury, elegance, and impeccable service. The hotel's commitment to personalized attention ensures that each guest's stay is not just comfortable but memorable. Blending urban sophistication with refined opulence, the Sofitel Riyadh creates an atmosphere where every detail is thoughtfully curated to offer a unique and unforgettable experience.

Job Description

• Responsible for prospecting, soliciting and nurturing the social catering market from start to finish for our traditional event spaces.
• Conduct any/all site inspections as required.
• Organize convention booking and catering events from date of departure and maintain accurate activities within files consistently
• Obtain/confirm all event-related information (to include, but not limited to meeting specifications, audio visual, rooming lists, technical needs, exhibit needs, food and beverage requirements, etc.) with client, organize/distribute group resumes, conference agendas, event orders, floorplans, etc. to all operating partners accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Drive function space optimization/maximization, to ensure best utilization of space for guest experience and financial performance of department
• Initiate/follow up on billing procedures, ensuring deposits and/or credit applications are received within acceptable timeframes
• Conduct pre-conference/event meetings with clients and pertinent departments to confirm all relevant details are communicated
• Ensure guest/group experience while onsite, through personal interaction and attendance at functions throughout the stay. Must be flexible to accommodate irregular and/or extended hours.
• Attend necessary meetings within hotel that affect/are affected by the Catering, Conference Services &/or Events department
• Establish and maintain rapport with clients, prior to, during and post conference, exceeding their expectations and encouraging repeat business
• Play active role in local community through associations, memberships and involvement. Be an ambassador of the hotel within the local community
• Additional responsibilities, as outlined by Director

Qualifications

• Relevant Catering & Conference Services experience within an upper upscale or luxury hotel and/or similar role
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal required
• Highly responsible, reliable and ethical. A reputation for honesty and integrity.
• Results oriented and highly motivated self-starter.
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Ability to work days, nights and weekend; when necessary