What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catering Sales Manager position at Renaissance Waterford OKC?
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TPG Hotels, Resorts & Marina’s is widely recognized as one of the nation’s premier hotel management companies. We are a national operator of hospitality assets across the entire chain scale, from focused-service hotels and lifestyle/resort properties to upper upscale luxury hotels and nautically based hospitality assets. Whether an investment partner or straight third-party operator, we are always operating on behalf of capital partners, and our role as entrusted stewards is to deliver top performance for our guests, investors and to fulfill the brand promise. Joining the Team gives you a rewarding career opportunity with a nationally ranked hospitality management company that focuses on customer satisfaction and personal growth. We pride ourselves in continually seeking motivated team members who believe guest service is the top priority.
Overview
The ideal candidate will be passionate about social event planning and committed to educating themselves on current food & beverage trends. The Oklahoma City Renaissance Waterford is dedicated to maintaining the highest reputation within our industry and the Catering Manager must be able to sell and keep that promise for the property with genuine care.
This position reports to the Director of Sales & Marketing and is held accountable for quarterly sales goals for the property.
What you will be doing
- Meet with clients to capture catering order specifics like menu dishes, date and time, address as well as logistical requirements like tables and chairs.
- Conduct site inspections for prospecting clients.
- Draft and submit the sales contract to client for review, approval and payment.
- Report progress of catering sales to the Director of Sales and Marketing as applicable.
- Ensure operational compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving.
- Coordinate with Food and Beverage Department such as the food preparation and banquet room set-ups to ensure they can meet scheduled catering service.
- Investigate and resolve challenges regarding food quality or service.
- Be responsible for soliciting new catering accounts, entertaining and maintaining relationships with existing accounts.
- Represent the hotel by conducting site visits, negotiating and making proposals, detailing events, and ensuring that each client is executed successfully.
- Achieve catering services by contributing information; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, quality, and customer service standards; identifying and resolving problems, completing post function production reports.
Requirements
- Have a minimum of 1 year of experience with social catering events including weddings.
- Marriott Brand experience a plus!
Benefits:
Full benefits package included for full-time employees!
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurances
- Disability Insurances
- Supplemental Life Insurances
- Identity Theft Protection
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Paid Time Off, Vacation and Holidays
- AMAZING HOTEL DISCOUNTS to any property in the TPG portfolio and MUCH MORE!
Part-Time Benefits Also Available!
Working Conditions & Physical Effort:
Physical work is a primary part of many of our hotel and resort jobs. Physical requirements include extended standing and walking, climbing, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing, kneeling, and lifting to 50 lbs. Some work is performed in an interior hotel environment with equipment and machines. The work involves exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals, dirt, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. The exposure to hazards or physical risks requires following basic safety precautions and use of applicable protective equipment.
EEO/VET/DISABLED
Salary : $50,500 - $64,000