Catering Manager

THE MODERN HOME OF AMERICAN GOLF

Located 30 miles north of downtown Dallas Omni PGA Frisco Resort is the centerpiece of the PGA Frisco campus and features 500 guest rooms and suites ten (10) four-bedroom ranch houses three pools including an adults-only rooftop infinity pool a destination spa Lounge by Top Golf and over 127000-square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space. An expansive retail and entertainment district features dining shopping and an outdoor stage set to be activated for concerts and outdoor programming. The Resort is a leading destination for golf providing an unparalleled experience for those who are advanced players new to the game and everything in between. The resort offers 46 holes of golf designed by Beau Welling and Gil Hanse including two 18-hole championship golf courses a lighted 10-hole short course and a lighted two-acre putting green.

Omni PGA Frisco Resortis now hiring aCatering Managerfor our 127000 square feet of meeting and event space; and our extensive range of flexible indoor and outdoor meeting event and naturally lit pre-function spaces. Our indoor spaces feature custom-designed carpets and light fixtures inspired by golf and the local landscape while our outdoor spaces are separated from each other to create private events with all those spaces showcasing spectacular golf views. Whether its an elegant celebration in our 23000 square-foot grand ballroom or a more intimate event in the 5000 square-foot pavilion with a seamlessly integrated adjoining patio and event lawn our catering services team attends to every detail with expert care and personalized service.

The Catering Manager will facilitate all aspects of the event including but not limited to tour contract plan organize and service social and corporate catering functions for the resort and ensure maximization of room and meeting space revenues and profits while delivering a quality product. Focus on execution of all aspects of event planning including coordination from the signing of a group VIP needs amenities and assisting in completion of BEOs and group resumes.

• Proactively sell and service social and corporate catering bookings with a focus on upselling food and beverage. Plan and coordinate all details with each client.
• Services events turned over by Director of Catering and Associate Director of Catering
• Prepares and reviews catering contract for accuracy
• Checks function diary to ensure proper space has been assigned
• Coordinate all aspects of an event as assigned by the Director of Catering to include but not limited to: food and beverage requirements timing of events audio-visual requirements special attention to guests room type allocation rooming list amenities function room set up group transportation type of check in special meal requests arrival/departure manifests luggage storage complimentary rooms billing instructions authorized signatures room deliveries telephone and internet requirements box storage and delivery power requirements group hospitality/office/registration desk requirements business center requirements key requirements expected food and beverage outlet usage entertainment leisure activities dcor (to include floral) requirements.
• Adhere to all Catering Department and resort standard operating procedures.
• Responsible for prompt handling (within the business day) of inquiry calls and monitoring the efficient flow of paperwork relative to confirming function details to the client
• Maximize revenues for the hotel through up-selling techniques
• Creates estimate for accounting of expenditures; ensures all deposits are collected according to deposit schedule in contract
• Be aware of departmental operating budget and up sell at every possible opportunity.
• Partner with the culinary team to create menus designed to fit clients needs as well as maximize food and beverage revenues.
  
• Recommend appropriate in-house and/or preferred vendors for group related services to drive hotel revenue.
  
• Prepare resumes for each group and review details at weekly resume meeting.
• Create Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) to review with the client.
  
• Prepare and Distribute BEOs according to the distribution schedule which includes all food and beverage and event requirements to be reviewed with the Banquets Banquet Setup and Culinary Departments in daily BEO meeting.
• Conduct resort site inspection tours.
• Maintain close client contact with effective communication to ensure guest satisfaction and establish closer working relations with repeat clients.
• During event personally ensure that all planned specifications are followed and correct where necessary.
• Conduct pre- and post-conference meetings when it is agreeable with the client.
• On conclusion of event review final bill and evaluation with meeting planner/client
• Proactively achieve consistently high Medallia scores through establishing a good rapport with the client preparation work having been done accurately and being visible during the conference to ensure the clients expectations have been met.
• Attends required meetings including Stand-Up Meeting BEO Meeting Resume Meeting and Department Staff Meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Catering.

• Flexible work hours to include weekend and holidays in order to meet the demands of a 24 hour operation
• Excellent communication skills in all aspects: verbal written and non-verbal
• Bachelors Degree in Hotel Management or related field preferred.
• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years experience in catering sales or conference services preferably as a manager in a luxury hotel property
• Appropriate professional appearance and presentation
• Strong computer knowledge with technical ability and/or aptitude to fully use Microsoft Word Delphi Excel Outlook and other management systems

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