Catering Sales Manager

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts • Denver, CO

22h • $74,000 - $78,000

About The Position

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture. At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us. About the location: An urban retreat in the heart of the Mile High city. Plan a getaway at our elevated mountain metropolis. Explore a variety of sporting events and concerts across the Mile High City, feel the warmth of family-friendly performing arts classics or hit the slopes just a short drive away from Four Seasons Hotel Denver. Stay in for the quiet nights with 24-hour room service, savour locally sourced ingredients prepared by classically trained chefs, slip into bliss with handcrafted cocktails at EDGE Restaurant & Bar or unwind at our spa with a selection of rejuvenating treatments. Four Seasons Hotel Denver is seeking a Catering Sales Manager with experience delivering exceptional service. The deeply instilled Four Seasons culture is personified by its employees, people who share a single focus and are inspired to offer great service. Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is FORTUNE Magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For.” “The reason for our success is no secret. It comes down to one single principle that transcends time and geography, religion, and culture. It’s the Golden Rule – the simple idea that if you treat people well, the way you would like to be treated, they will do the same.” – Isadore Sharp, Founder and Chairman Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts Join our Team Work on a team that is built around adaptability & flexibility, service passion, professionalism, ethic for work integrity, communication, and teamwork. Four Seasons Hotel Denver is rated AAA 5 Diamond since 2015. We are located in the heart of Denver’s theatre district offering 239 ultra-spacious guest rooms and suites; 100 private residences; a top rated restaurant, EDGE; and a luxury spa. Responsibilities: Four Seasons Hotel Denver is looking for a Social Catering Sales Manager who shares our passion for excellence and is enthusiastic about joining our dynamic Events team. The Catering Sales Manager is an integral part of Hotel management who is responsible for attainment of assigned catering/banquet goals that contribute to the overall performance of the hotel. The Catering Sales Manager is responsible for negotiating event business, developing effective sales strategies to counter the competition, developing valuable business leadership that results in additional sales and new customers, and actively soliciting new business and responding to inquiries with the intention of confirming profitable catering business with a wide range of clients. This position both sells and services their events and is primarily focused on the social market (including but not limited to Weddings, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, Birthday & Anniversary Parties) with a smaller corporate focus. The ideal candidate can pay attention to detail, have high level of creativity, the ability to handle multiple tasks and make decisions in a fast-paced client driven environment. To be successful in this role they will work cohesively with the banquet, culinary, AV and hotel operational teams to service flawless service to our guests. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-performing team.

Requirements

• A four-year college degree in hospitality management, marketing, business or related degree or equivalent experience is required
• Two or more years of catering or event sales related experience is required
• Ability to multitask and work long irregular hours, weekends and evenings
• Successful candidate must possess legal work authorization in the United States

Responsibilities

• Actively prospect, sell, and negotiate catering-only events and small room blocks to achieve budgeted revenue targets.
• Act as the main contact for clients, managing all event details including menu planning, floor plans, timelines, and AV requirements.
• Build and maintain lasting relationships with wedding planners, corporate clients, and social groups.
• Create accurate Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and turnover documents to ensure seamless execution by banquet teams.
• Monitor competitors, industry trends, and market conditions to maximize revenue potential.
• Conduct property tours for prospective clients to showcase facilities.

Benefits

• Be part of a cohesive team with opportunities to build a successful career with global potential
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Holiday, vacation, and sick pay
• Discounted RTD Flex Pass for employees
• 401k participation with a company matching program
• Complimentary stays at Four Seasons worldwide (subject to availability)
• Access to the Hotel’s health club facilities
• Free employee meals prepared by the culinary team
• Complimentary dry cleaning of employee uniforms

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level