Catering Sales ManagerRenaissance St. Louis Airport

St. Louis, MO - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Book all social catering functions in accordance with established goals set by hotel to reach expected revenues via the annual budget.

Develop a target sales and marketing plan with focus on social and meeting catering functions which will include a combination of sales calls site visits and prospecting for future relationships.

Assist with the development of banquet menus.

Participate inday banquet forecasting.

Coordinate in-house sales promotions and associate functions.

Greet client upon arrival.

Facilitate and communicate details related to catering functions to management.

Maintain professionalism in problem situations.

Maintain detailed records of discussions with guest including all meeting setups food and beverage etc.

Upsell to improve revenue generation on property.

Be readily available during functions for consultation with client.

Flexible schedule required to accommodate client needs.

Preside at conference planning meetings where details related to group coordination will be discussed and reviewed by management.

Participate in site reviews.

Conduct exit interviews with clients to solidify repeat business and distribute results.

Participate in the preparation of the annual hotel budget.

Respond and resolve guest requests complaints or questions in a courteous and timely manner.

Requirements

Minimum lifting of 20 pounds.

Pushing bending stooping upward reaching manual dexterity.

Hearing writing typing.

Minimum pulling of 20 pounds.

Other duties may be assigned.

Must have a comprehensive knowledge of all hotel departments and functions.

Must have a comprehensive knowledge of applicable Federal state and local health safety and legal regulations.

Must have exceptional mathematical and computer skills.

High school education and relevant training and experience required. Additional education preferred.

Ability to timely obtain any required licenses or certificates.

CPR training required; first aid training preferred.

Additional language ability preferred.

Required Experience:

Manager

Book all social catering functions in accordance with established goals set by hotel to reach expected revenues via the annual budget. Develop a target sales and marketing plan with focus on social and meeting catering functions which will include a combination of sales calls site visits and prospe...