Role OverviewThe Catering Manager will be responsible for sales and operations of the catering and private dining departments, and will spend their primary time on direct selling. They will be a liaison between the restaurant and the hotel, and between the client and banquet operations.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities include maintaining account balances, prospecting for new business, building profitable relationships with clients, and completing production and sales reports. The Catering Manager will also assist in developing marketing plans and sales budgets, and will be responsible for staying current on industry trends.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of hospitality experience, ideally within a restaurant or related banquet setting, and will be highly creative with strong sales and interpersonal skills.
Requirements
- 2+ years of hospitality experience
- Previous structured sales training course
- Highly creative with strong sales and interpersonal skills
- Great communication skills both internally and externally
- Professional phone etiquette, writing skills, and knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Well organized, detail-oriented, with excellent follow-up skills
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