Complex Catering Manager

Schulte Hospitality Group; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily Pay

Telemedicine and Mental Health

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Match

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on events/tickets

Schulte Savings Marketplace

Job summary

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking an energetic Catering Sales Manager to join our team. The role focuses on learning the hotel brand, driving loyalty, and growing account share through proactive sales and superb client service.

The position requires at least three years in hotel or conference catering/sales, strong communication, and negotiation skills. Expect a dynamic, hospitality-first environment with ongoing career growth and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of High School education; post-high school education preferred.
• Minimum of three years in hotel or conference Catering/Sales.

Responsibilities

• Learn hotel brand and strategy; drive loyalty to grow share of account.
• Identify and solicit new accounts via telemarketing, appointments, tours, cold calls, email, phone, and in-person.
• Advise clients on hotel facilities and services when proposing groups and events.
• Build client base of organizations through direct sales to secure hotel business.
• Negotiate food & beverage, function space, room rates, and hotel services to meet revenue goals.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Listening

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Education

High School education

Post-high school education preferred

Job description

Schulte Hospitality Group is seeking an energetic, experienced, and hands on Catering Sales Manager to join our team! Schulte Hospitality Group is an organization whose success is rooted in its service culture. Our mission is to exude hospitality, be respectful and authentic, prioritize the needs of our internal and external stakeholders above our own, and continuously strive to make a positive impact in all we do. We are passionate hoteliers eager to add like-minded people to our rapidly growing team!

What's in it for you? When you join Schulte Hospitality Group you'll be part of a team committed to an inclusive, employee-focused workplace that is invested in your development. We want you to feel engaged, empowered, and excited to grow with us. After all, we believe our greatest and most valuable asset is our people! Schulte Hospitality Group provides a rewarding, fun and flexible work environment, exciting perks , an atmosphere designed to encourage and promote career growth within the company and a robust benefit package including, but not limited to:

Work Today, Get Paid today, with Daily Pay!

Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for all Associates starting day one!

Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options

401k Plan + Company Match for eligible associates

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!

Our Company: Schulte Hospitality Group is a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. We are a diverse team of innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries. Our portfolio includes a wide array of reputable brands like Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Hyatt as well as many unique, independent, boutique and lifestyle properties and restaurants.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for learning the hotel brand and strategy Drive customer loyalty in order to grow share of the account by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience
• Identifies and solicits new accounts from telemarketing, appointments, site tours, cold calls, and inquiries via email, phone, and in person interactions
• Provides advice to clients on all aspects of hotel facilities and services when proposing and contacting groups and events
• Establishes client base of organizations, associations, and corporate businesses through direct sales efforts to secure business for the hotel
• Negotiates food and beverage, function space, room rates, and hotel services that meet or exceed hotel revenue goals Achieve all predetermined sales goals for revenue and sales activity
• Negotiate contracts according to company standards
• Ensure all pertinent aspects of solicitation, closing, and customer communications are complete and documented
• Conducts tours of the hotel and banquet facilities; entertains qualified potential clients in accordance with company and property policies and procedures Provide prompt and accurate responses to all client requests for proposals and information
• Consistently meet or exceed sales goals including predetermined revenue and sales activity
• Monitors local competitors and compares their operation with his/her operation
• Completes daily/weekly/monthly reports as directed by the DOS/GM
• Participate in Quarterly/Annual Business and Marketing Plans, assist with budget process
• Provide prompt and accurate responses to all client requests for proposals and information
• Perform various other duties as assigned to meet business objectives

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of High School education, post-high school education preferred
• Minimum of three (3) years in hotel or conference Catering/Sales

KNO WLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Excellent listening and problem-solving skills
• Ability to exceed expectations of guests and team members
• Negotiating Skills
• Must have flexible work hours that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays

* The hiring process may consist of a phone interview, manager(s) interview, drug screen, background check, reference checks, and potential employment assessment. This job description is only intended to provide a general description of the benefits and compensation applicable to this position . Paid Time Off (PTO) is available for eligible associates in accordance with the Company's Paid Time Off policy . Specific compensation and benefit details will be discussed during the interview process.

*Schulte Hospitality Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location

DT Hollywood Beach-21317

Position Type

Full-time

Compensation Range

70000