What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catering Sales Coordinator position at Aloft Hotel?
Position Overview:
The Catering Sales Coordinator supports the Sales Department of the Hampton Inn to coordinate and manage events for internal and external guests. The position works with the sales team and client contact person to ensure an event that exceeds guests' expectations.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Willingness to accept the most effective role.
- Attend Banquet Event Order (BEO) meetings
- Review menu prior to event to ensure accuracy
- Coordinate with catering to review event
- Inspect banquet facilities to ensure compliance with event; to include temperature, decor, and setup of furnishings
- Inspect linens, chairs, silverware, etc. for quality, and cleanliness
- Communicate with Food/Beverage Manager and/or MOD about event functions
- Meet with internal staff and client contact for verbalized expectations based on BEO
- Attend BEO, Sales, and other internal meetings
- Serve as liaison for both client and employer during entire event
- Upon completion of event, set banquet space as needed; either for show or sale
- Assist with setup of banquet room as needed
- This position is “on call” and must be available for events.
- Must respond to voice mail messages within four business hours, and outgoing voice mail greeting must state that calls will be returned within four business hours.
Qualifications:
- Must be enthusiastic and energetic with a passion for hospitality
- Minimum two years management experience preferred
- Previous restaurant, hospitality experience required
- Lift up to fifty (50) pounds, unassisted
- Walking, bending, stretching, and excessive standing required.
Experienced in problem resolution with ability to complete multiple tasks