Special Events Manager - Casino jobs in Columbus, OH

Company Overview:

At the confluence of the Olentangy and Scioto rivers sits Columbus’ most unique dining experience: The Boat House at Confluence Park. Bustling by day with a buoyant combination of city life and lush riverbank scenery, and dazzling by night with captivating views of the downtown skyline, the Boat House offers unmatched views, inventive cuisine and that unmistakable breezy, boat club feel without the yacht club expense.

Just as the two rivers meet, you'll meet a sense of community and teamwork here at the Boat House. You'll work in a productive and peaceful environment as the kayakers and crew teams cruise down the river as you enjoy making client's special event dreams become a reality. Here at The Boat House, we strive to provide a 5-star experience for our guests, teams and community, while also encouraging growth and advancement opportunities from within.

Pay: $65000 - $75000 / year

Job Summary:

The Catering Sales Manager is responsible for booking private event functions from orientation to event. He/she also supports the General Manager by completing task as directed.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for the preparation of arrangements with clients for functions that are booked in person, via the telephone, or through correspondence. Obtaining all pertinent information concerning the event.
• Responsible for negotiating the price with clients, the drawing-up and securing of contracts.
• Responsible for working with the other sales personnel and the DOC to generate new business and maintaining contact with current accounts.
• Responsible for ensuring that each private event room is inspected prior to a function to verify that the room set-up according to BEO.
• Work with the Chef on all special event menu items and requests.
• Responsible for soliciting, negotiating and booking new/repeat business by conducting outside sales calls, mailings, networking, and community involvement.
• Required to achieve designated revenue sales goals.
• Required to maintain existing accounts as well as solicit new business

Experience:

• College Degree preferred
• 3 years related experience (catering sales, special events sales, etc.)

Required:

• Observe all SRC Polices and Procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Detailed oriented with a strong emphasis on accuracy.
• Strong background in hospitality and events
• Strong PC skills with a working knowledge of including but not limited to MS Excel, MS Word, MS Office, and Outlook.
• Delphi knowledge is a plus

Disclaimer: The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; and is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that people are our finest asset. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, creed, color, religion or belief, national origin, sex, ancestry, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, medical condition, gender identity or sexual orientation or any other classification protected by law.

Specialty Restaurants Corporation maintains a drug free workplace. The Company will consider for employment qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal law. All job offers are contingent upon successfully passing of a background check.

Experience

• 2 year(s): Event Sales or Catering Sales Management