Senior Executive/Executive, Catering Sales

SUTL MARINA DEVELOPMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

SUTL Marina Development Pte. Ltd. is seeking a hospitality events professional to drive weddings and corporate functions for the Club. You will sell events, identify new clientele and coordinate menus, with close collaboration across departments to ensure flawless execution.

The role requires a degree or diploma with 2 years in hospitality or catering, strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and the ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines while delivering outstanding service to guests.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma with 2 years' relevant hospitality/catering experience.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal qualities.
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines with good organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, resourceful and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Handle sales of weddings, social events, seminars and meetings to maximize Club revenue.
• Identify, pursue and generate new clientele.
• Assist with menu planning and maintain contact with active accounts for repeat business.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure smooth event execution.
• Prepare BEOs, manage enquiries, bookings and confirmations.
• Prepare catering forecasts and reports.
• Monitor costs and support budgeting processes.
• Source and coordinate with vendors for event requirements.
• Plan and execute wedding shows and promotions.
• Conduct site inspections for prospective clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Degree / Diploma in Hospitality

Job description

Main Duties and Key Responsibilities:

• Handle sales of weddings, social events, seminars and meetings, and assist in soliciting new business to maximize Club revenue.
• Identify, pursue and generate new clientele.
• Assist with menu planning in response to guest needs and maintain close contact with active accounts to promote repeat business.
• Liaise with other departments to ensure smooth execution of banquet events.
• Attend operations meetings and collaborate with key departments.
• Assist in developing wedding and social event packages and promotions.
• Source and coordinate with vendors to support event requirements.
• Coordinate events on the actual day and conduct pre- and post-event checks.
• Address unexpected issues that arise during events and execute service recovery as required.
• Assist in planning and executing wedding shows and marketing initiatives.
• Prepare BEOs, and manage enquiries, bookings, and confirmations.
• Conduct site inspections for new and potential clients.
• Prepare weekly catering forecasts, monthly forecasting reports, and monthly catering, rooms and commission reports.
• Monitor costs and support budgeting processes.
• Participate in biannual competitor survey and analysis.
• Assist with other administrative duties (menu and signage printing, carpark coupons, etc.) as and when required.

Requirements:

• Degree / Diploma with 2 years of relevant experience in the hospitality and/or catering industry.
• Should possess strong analytical and interpersonal qualities.
• Able to multitask and work within tight deadlines with good organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, resourceful and proactive.