Catering Manager- NX

Horseshoe Bay Resort•Houston, TX

14h

About The Position

The Catering Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Catering Department, including inspecting banquet and meeting spaces, developing sales presentations, assigning duties to staff, soliciting new accounts, and managing client interactions. This role involves creating menus, writing contracts, and ensuring efficient service for group functions.

Requirements

Experience in catering or a related field.
Strong sales and negotiation skills.
Ability to develop and deliver sales presentations.
Proficiency in menu creation and contract writing.
Experience with automated sales systems.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to direct and manage staff.
Compliance with attendance rules and availability to work regularly.

Responsibilities

Tour and inspect banquet and meeting space on a daily basis, reporting necessary repairs.
Develop and conduct persuasive verbal sales presentations to prospective clients.
Schedule and assign in detail, specific duties to all associates under supervision for the efficient operation of the Catering Department, coverage of functions in accordance with productivity standards.
Solicit new accounts and review previous banquet files to generate business.
Oversee service of group functions once they are in house.
Write banquet menus, memos, and send out amenities for VIP Guests.
Review and revise Catering Department, weekly events sheets and banquet event orders.
Formulate and make revisions to annual and monthly forecasts.
Negotiate, prepare and write contracts and enter information into the automated sales system.
Interact with clients to determine needs and direct staff accordingly.
Respond to telephone and walk-in inquiries of potential guests.
Create special themes and menus.
Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.
Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
Perform any other job related duties as assigned.