Task Force Catering Sales Manager

Arkansas Hospitality Association, Inc.; Alexandria (VA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Concord Hospitality is seeking a Task Force Catering & Sales Manager to lead social and corporate catering events, including guest room bookings. This role blends sales, event management, and guest service with a focus on revenue and delivering exceptional experiences.

A flexible schedule, including weekends (and peak-season Tuesday–Saturday), is required. As a Concord Leader you will inspire the team, coordinate with hotel departments to ensure flawless execution, negotiate contracts and menus,

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in catering sales, hotel convention services, banquet management, hotel sales, or culinary arts (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Guest-focused with attention to detail and a commitment to delivering outstanding service.

Responsabilités

• Sell and manage social and corporate catering events, including guest rooms, banquet food & beverage, and upselling contracted groups
• Negotiate contracts, suggest menus, and coordinate room setups according to policy and client needs
• Collaborate with hotel departments to ensure flawless event execution and guest satisfaction
• Generate new business through solicitation, networking, and follow-up with past clients
• Finalize and distribute Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and maintain accurate event records
• Lead pre-event, on-site, and post-event communications to ensure service excellence
• Monitor budgets, sales quotas, and revenue opportunities; implement strategies to increase catering revenue during low-demand periods
• Conduct site tours for prospective clients and facilitate client meetings as needed
• Train, delegate, and guide staff to ensure smooth operation of events and service standards

Connaissances

Catering sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Flexible schedule

Guest-focused service

Description du poste

Concord Hospitality is seeking a proactive and results-driven Task Force Catering & Sales Manager to lead social and corporate catering events, including guest room bookings. This role combines sales, event management, and guest service, with a focus on maximizing revenue and delivering exceptional experiences. A flexible schedule, including weekends (and peak-season Tuesday–Saturday), is required.

As a Concord Leader you will be responsible to:

• Inspire greatness in your team.
• Encourage and support team members to reach their full potential.
• Create a work environment that is a Great Place to Work for all.
• Lead with integrity, transparency, respect, and professionalism.
• Care for your team and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sell and manage social and corporate catering events, including guest rooms, banquet food & beverage, and upselling contracted groups
• Negotiate contracts, suggest menus, and coordinate room setups according to policy and client needs
• Collaborate with hotel departments to ensure flawless event execution and guest satisfaction
• Generate new business through solicitation, networking, and follow-up with past clients
• Finalize and distribute Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and maintain accurate event records
• Lead pre-event, on-site, and post-event communications to ensure service excellence
• Monitor budgets, sales quotas, and revenue opportunities; implement strategies to increase catering revenue during low-demand periods
• Conduct site tours for prospective clients and facilitate client meetings as needed
• Train, delegate, and guide staff to ensure smooth operation of events and service standards

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in catering sales, hotel convention services, banquet management, hotel sales, or culinary arts (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
• Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Guest-focused with attention to detail and a commitment to delivering outstanding service

Why Join Concord?

At Concord Hospitality, we invest in our associates through training and development at all levels. Our “Associate First” culture supports growth, balance, and diversity.

Built on five cornerstones—Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability, and FUN!—our associates proudly cheer:

“We Are Concord!”

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and strive to be aGreat Place to Work for All.

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