Catering Sales Manager OEMHM

From basic benefits to added advantages Crestline Hotels & Resorts does what it takes to take care of our Associatesboth in and outside of work. Benefits include: Health and Welfare plans to include Medical/Dental/Vision options Competitive Paid Time Off 401k Savings Plan with Company Match Volunteer Opportunities Educational Assistance Travel Discounts and more!

Overview:

The Catering Sales Manager is responsible for selling planning and overseeing all events booked at the hotel.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Selling social catering events servicing accounts developing and following up on leads for assigned markets.
• Negotiates and finalizes contracts and banquet event orders (BEO) by meeting with and/or
• telephoning clients.
• Achieves sales goals.
• Planning and detailing each event booked Oversight of the entire function
• Anticipates (or reacts to) group problems and provides solutions.
• Prepares specialized reports as needed.
• Keeps abreast of budgeted revenue goals and assists in putting together plans and actions or originates and generates business
• Ensures that all guest checks payments master folios and advanced deposits are submitted to accounting; ensures that any other information which is necessary and/or helpful for successful catering business is submitted to appropriate departments.
• Represents company at trade association meetings to promote property.
• Communicates directly with Executive Chef Banquets and Conference Services regarding all changes to set-up and final counts.
• Belongs to associations that influence and aid in continuing education and securing future business.

Education and Experience:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED plus two (2) to five (5) years of experience in hotel and/or conference center sales and have extensive knowledge and able to coordinate wedding ceremonies and receptions; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the above knowledge skills and abilities.
• Bachelors degree preferred.
• Must have ability to effectively and efficiently utilize a variety of computer
• programs i.e. Word Excel MICROS property management system etc.

Crestline Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or disability status.

Required Experience:

Manager