Catering Event Manager

Opal Collection; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Short Term Disability

Free Associate Parking

Free Meal for every shift worked

Hotel Discounts with Marriott and Corp

Friends and Family Discount

Job summary

Opal Collection in New York is seeking a Catering Event Manager to lead meetings and social catering. You will solicit, plan, and coordinate events, maximizing banquet space and revenue.

The role requires at least two years in a related hospitality position, with strong negotiation and communication skills. A hospitality degree is preferred. This on-site role offers comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities within our resort group.

Qualifications

• Two years of related hospitality experience required.
• Ability to negotiate, sell and influence guests.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Hospitality degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Solicit, book, plan and coordinate meetings and social catering events.
• Maximize banquet space to meet or exceed revenue goals.
• Prepare status and month-end reports for management.
• Coordinate with hotel departments to ensure quality service.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of hospitality procedures and competitive offerings.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication skills

Sales ability

Education

Hospitality degree or equivalent

Job description

We are looking to add a Catering Event Manager to our team. This is a great opportunity to be a part of an organization that believes our team members are our most important resource and therefore takes great pride in selecting individuals that help us to achieve our resort's mission.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Short Term Disability
• Free Associate Parking
• Free Meal for every shift worked
• Hotel Discounts with Marriott and Corporate Hotels
• Friends and Family Discount

Responsibilities:

Solicit, book, plan and coordinate meetings/functions while maximizing the banquet space to meet/exceed sales goals. Position is responsible for soliciting social catering business.

• Solicit, negotiate and book social catering events through efforts (outside sales calls, telemarketing, networking, etc.) while maximizing banquet space to meet/exceed revenue goals.
• Execute a territorial marketing strategy to capture the maximum amount of revenue and meet/ exceed sales goals.
• Plan, up-sell and detail the meeting/ function with the client including: space requirements, times, equipment, menus, themes/ decorations, etc. Complete the contracts, prepare the appropriate paperwork, coordinate with the appropriate areas in the hotel, and resolve customer issues, complaints and problems to ensure quality product delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare status and month end reports to keep management abreast of activities.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of corporate/ hotel procedures and products and the competition’s product, strengths and weaknesses to continually improve sales strategies and the achievement of goals.

Other Duties:

• Participate in communication and professional organizations to maintain high visibility and promote sales.
• Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned. Participate in task forces and committees as required.

Qualifications:

• Hospitality degree or Four-year college degree preferred.
• A minimum of two years’ experience required in a related position with this company or other organization(s)
• Requires thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of the rooms, catering, food & beverage and hospitality professions.
• Must possess communication skills in terms of the ability to negotiate, convince, sell and influence professionals and/ or resort guests.

This is a great opportunity to be a part of an organization that believes our team members are our most important resource and therefore take great pride in selecting individuals that help us to achieve our company’s mission.

The company also conducts post-offer employment verifications, motor vehicle, and criminal background checks.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.