Catering Sales Manager

2 days ago

Oak Brook, Illinois, United States The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year
Drive Sales Success as Social Catering Manager - Join a Dynamic Team with Day 1 Benefits & Growth Opportunities
Position Summary

The Social Catering Sales Manager is responsible for proactively selling and servicing social catering showers, special occasions, galas, fundraisers, weddings and other markets as assigned by Director of Sales and Marketing; responding to leads and request for information within agreed time frame, prospecting, networking and soliciting new business, building new client relationships and managing current ones. Other duties include reviewing contracts, facilitating communication between departments to ensure high level of service and exceeding customer expectations.

What's in it for you…
  • Insurance enrollment available from DAY 1
  • Paid time off available from DAY 1
  • Holiday pay available from DAY 1
  • 401(k) enrollment after 30 days
  • Hotel and travel discounts at worldwide destinations
  • Professional development and promotion opportunities
Essential Duties
  • Meet with clients to capture catering order specifics, such as menu dishes, dates and times, logistical requirements in regard to tables and chairs.
  • Draft and submit the sales contract to client for review, approval and payment
  • Sense of urgency as it relates to clients and response time
  • High level of customer service and engagement
  • Ensure operational compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food preparation and serving.
  • Coordinate with banquet and culinary departments with detailed event orders.
  • Weekly sales calls and site visits.
  • Represent the hotel at expos, conventions, and industry mixers.
  • Other duties as assigned.
Additional Responsibilities
  • Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
  • Implements and maintains all policies and procedures.
  • Exercises sounds and accurate judgment with regards to decision making in a timely matter.
  • Prioritizes and plans work effectively and efficiently.
  • Observes and implements all safety and security procedures.
  • Ability to meet deadlines with frequent change delays and unexpected events.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal and people management skills
  • High computer literacy
  • Strong organizational, supervisory and management skills
  • Must possess basic ability to analyze bids and understand budgets.
Education

Bachelor's Degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management or related field;

2-3 years of similar sales management capacity and Previous hospitality industry experience preferred

CI/TY Experience a plus

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Illinois Food Handler card.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, for an extended time period. The employee will need to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees at Ambassador Chicago are made in a non-discriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender expression, veteran status, age, FMLA status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statutes

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