About the position
This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Shaner Hotel Group. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc. The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel's employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.
Responsibilities
- Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company's business operations.
- Assist the Director of Catering and/or Director of Sales and Marketing to ensure compliance with and completion of all daily operational procedures by the Catering Department.
- Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all Shaner Hotels, franchise, and hotel/departmental policies and procedures, ensuring that Catering team is informed as well.
- Meet with clients to work out the details of their functions. Escort clients through the property and highlight features of facility as well as available services.
- Suggestively sell menus, which meet the clients' needs and maximize revenues.
- Welcome group contact upon arrival at function and ensure guest satisfaction.
- Contact clients after scheduled functions to ensure guest satisfaction and to solicit for re-booking.
- Actively solicit and book business following hotel standards.
- Attend designated meetings (BEO Meetings, Departmental Meetings, Staff Meeting), menu and wine tastings.
- Keep abreast of current market trends and research competitors.
- Project a professional image of the hotel.
- Coordinate and maintain effective relations with other departments in hotel to maintain excellent guest service and to promote programs.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent; college degree in hospitality management or business preferred.
- Minimum 1-year prior experience in Sales, Catering or Convention Services.
- Ability to satisfactorily communicate in English with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Bilingual English / Spanish a plus.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Familiarity with Sales and Marketing tools.
- Knowledge of all styles of room set-ups, standard equipment involved and proper handling of the standard equipment.
- Knowledge of accommodating room capacities and organizing set-up requirements from information on Banquet Event Orders.
- Previous training in the hospitality industry, food service or the culinary fields.
- Knowledge of local activities and attractions appropriate for clientele.
