Catering Coordinator at The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago

4 weeks ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Sage Hospitality Group Full time

Why us?

Iconic architecture, a thriving culinary scene, beautifully landscaped public spaces and an array of museums are just part of what draws visitors to the Windy City. At The Ritz-Carlton, Chicago, a luxury hotel set atop Water Tower Place in the historic Gold Coast, guests will have every chance to explore the city, from shopping along Michigan Avenue to viewing famous works at the Art Institute. Yet with our hotel's spa, rooftop lounge, locally inspired restaurant, indoor lap pool and spacious accommodations overlooking the city, guests may not want to leave the premises.

The Ladies & Gentlemen in our Sales & Marketing department are always responsive to the expressed and unexpressed wishes and needs of our guests. They use their expertise to build strong relationships and create Ritz-Carlton guests for life.

Job Overview

The Catering Coordinator assist sales and catering managers in achieving customer satisfaction by performing administrative duties relating to guests, hotel communications and sales. Responds to telephone and in-person inquiries regarding reservations, hotel information and guest concerns. Must be able to work Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

  • Answer sales office phones when sales staff not available. Respond to all sales inquiries accurately, timely and in a professional manner.
  • Type correspondence, reports and necessary forms i.e. contracts, as well as prepare proposals or other letters as directed.
  • Coordination of all group and wedding business as contracted by the catering and sales manager/DOS. Contact and provide appropriate follow-up on all signed/contracted business within five (5) working days. Determine and coordinate all needs of the customer.
  • Responsible for effectively communicating with the various departments to ensure that the meeting and related functions are executed to exceed the client's expectations.
  • Account Service and Management: Maintains well documented, accurate, organized and up-to-date file management in order to serve client and employer in the most expedient, organized and knowledgeable manner.
  • Develops strong customer relationships through appropriate client communication and the use of professional, courteous and ethical interpersonal interaction.
  • Work with sales personnel to achieve required sales team goals.
  • Have current knowledge of hotel rates, strategies, discounts and promotions.
  • Assist with completing any required sales reports.
  • Develop and effective communication and information system with the hotel team to disseminate details of upcoming group, meeting events and special events in the primary marketing area.
  • Assist hotel with implementing hotel specific selling strategies.
  • Promptly, the same day or by 10am the next business day, follows-up on all customers' needs and inquires in an efficient and expedient manner
  • Represents themselves and the hotel with the highest level of integrity and professionalism, a service focused approach and a caring, sincere attitude at all times.
  • Exhibits a positive and involved team attitude to all hotel departments and maintains open communication with all co-workers for the best overall performance of the hotel.
  • Display a neat, clean and business-like appearance at all times.
  • Creates monthly social hour calendar with the Director of Sales.
  • Assists the Sales department with monthly luncheons, client events, etc.
  • Conduct walk-in tours
  • Create gift bags for guest traces, VIP's, Hug's, etc. Keep supplies stocked and on hand.
  • Work with EBC on all group turnover and proper execution of the groups.

Qualifications

Education/Formal Training

High school diploma or vocational secretarial.

Experience

Previous sales, hospitality, and secretarial experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills

  • Ability to type 60 WPM, Microsoft Word applications: Word, Excel, Publisher and Powerpoint.
  • Alphabetizing, grammar and punctuation skills. Standard business letter formats.
  • Strong editing skills.
  • Excellent hearing required for telephone inquiries and client and associate handling.
  • Excellent vision required as contracts and letters are hand written, filing, using computer, checking diary.
  • Excellent speech communication skills necessary to communicate clearly with customers and other departments.
  • Excellent comprehension and literacy required to read manager's letters, help prepare contracts and proposals.
  • Excellent attention to detail and multi tasking skills

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Bending/kneeling - repeated bending and kneeling required while filing.
  • Mobility - must be able to reach all areas of hotel to assist clients.
  • Occasional standing.
  • Occasional carrying and lifting of files and office items up to 25 lbs.

Environment

General office and hotel environment

Benefits

  • Marriott Discount
  • Sage Hotel Discounts Across the US
  • Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance
  • Referral Bonus Eligible
  • Access to the Sage Savings Spot (Beneplace)

ID:

Position Type: Regular Full-Time

Property : The Ritz Carlton Chicago

Outlet: Hotel

Category: Catering & Events

Address: 160 E Pearson St

City: Chicago

State: Illinois

EOE Protected Veterans/Disability


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