What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catering Sales Manager (Weddings) position at Auberge Resorts?
Company Description
Settled more than 150 years ago by Bishop Jean Baptiste Lamy, this iconic Santa Fe landmark is steeped in history and has undergone a sensitive restoration to preserve its distinctive Southwestern heritage for the next generation. Guests can explore our vibrant culture of discovery and expression through nature-driven adventures, visual arts, ancient healing arts, culinary arts, and the art of gathering.
Job Description
Where your passion for hospitality and knack for event planning will shine. As the driving force behind our catering sales efforts, you'll craft unforgettable experiences, turning dreams into reality for our clients and guests alike as our Catering Sales Manager. The role will specialize in weddings.
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with clients, understanding their needs, preferences, and event requirements to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
- Generate leads, negotiate contracts, and close sales for catering services, utilizing marketing strategies and promotional activities to drive revenue growth.
- Collaborate with clients and internal teams to plan and coordinate all aspects of catering events, including menu selection, logistics, staffing, and execution.
- Develop and manage catering budgets, pricing structures, and profit margins, ensuring profitability while meeting client expectations and quality standards.
- Conduct post-event evaluations and gather client feedback to assess satisfaction levels, identify areas for improvement, and enhance future event planning and execution.
Qualifications
- Associate’s degree or above in business, event coordinating, culinary arts, hospitality, or a related field or equivalent experience
- Proven track record of building and maintaining business relationships that result in sales
- Experience in a luxury hotel or environment preferred
Additional Information
Auberge Resorts Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences, and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine and spas, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With hotels and resorts across three continents, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations. Please visit aubergeresorts.com to learn more about our Collection. Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, Linkedin, Facebook and Pinterest: @AubergeResorts and #AlwaysAuberge.
Juniper Bishops Employment LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Juniper Bishops Employment LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Juniper Bishops Employment LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
