Catering and Event Specialist

Grande Colonial / NINE-TEN Restaurant • San Diego, CA

just now • $27 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

The Grande Colonial, an iconic 97 room hotel located in La Jolla, is seeking a Catering and Event Specialist to join our Sales team. The Catering and Event Specialist will play a vital role in assisting guests create their corporate or social events.

Requirements

• Associate's or equivalent from a two-year college and/or 1-2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in hospitality or related field and/or prior catering/event planning and detailing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Director of Sales and Catering Sales Manager with administrative duties including but not limited to word processing, account data entry management, customer follow-up, maintains files, updates catering menus, and communicates with culinary and banquet staff.
• Act as the main service liaison for in-house group meetings and catering events.
• Call, email, and follow up with clients to plan guest room blocks, menu details, set up details, audio visual orders while adhering to all catering guidelines.
• Manages the contracted room block and drafts and distributes group resumes.
• Drafts and secures signed banquet event orders.
• Upsells food and beverage menu items and audio visual to suit the clients needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree