Catering & Conference Services Coordinator

Trump International Beach Resort•North Miami Beach, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a combination of Catering Sales and Conference Services. Through the guidance of the Director of Catering & Conference Services and Director of Group Sales this position will sell Food & Beverage and services groups. In addition, this position is the primary Conference Services contact for all groups.

Requirements

At least 1 year working in a catering office.
Four-year degree in hospitality or other business related field desired.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear
The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls
Position may require reaching with hands and arms
Ability to communicate, both verbally and written, effectively with guests, vendors and co-workers
Must read, write and speak the English language fluently
Knowledge of Spanish helpful
Strong Microsoft Office skills with emphasis on Excel, Delphi experience.

Nice To Haves

Four-year degree in hospitality or other business related field desired.
Knowledge of Spanish helpful

Responsibilities

Provides coordination and servicing of convention and group business
Prospect and Solicit new business and maintain repeat clients relationships.
Conducts creative site inspections that deliver an exciting and memorable visit and addresses the clients needs
Works with and make recommendations to clients to prepare menus and floor plans and assists them in other needs such as flowers, photographers, and entertainment
Prepare catering proposals.
Coordinates and services convention business from the time of assignment through meeting dates until final payment of account
Contribute effective ideas to client strategic planning and analysis processes
Ensure all activities and services are performed to planned specifications to help ensure guest satisfaction and repeat business
Responsible for arranging all food & beverage details for functions assigned
Coordinates and supervises the preparation, presentation, and service of food and beverage products of functions to ensure highest quality at all times
Ensures that all BEOs and paperwork has been completed properly and on a timely basis
Ensures proper billing to guest folios and master accounts
Contributes to increase Hotel Revenues by selling above contracted food and beverage minimums and ancillary income sources
Contribute to overall team success by identifying problems and proactively seeking out methods to improve self-performance and/or efficiency of an operation or task
Works closely with the Banquet Manager
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including Holidays and Weekends
Adheres to all Trump International Beach Resort Safety and Sanitation Guidelines.