Events and Catering Manager

Lodging Dynamics•Park City, UT

65d

About The Position

The Events and Catering Manager is responsible for soliciting business for catering functions, providing catering and banquet services to groups with private event/meeting space and catering needs, and overseeing the service of clients.

Requirements

A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the catering field is required.
A minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience in the food and beverage field is required.
Utah Food Handler Permit
Utah Alcohol Training Certificate
This position requires the ability to understand and follow both oral and written directions, as well as knowledge and usage of correct business English and office practices.
Must be able to communicate effectively with others, analyze and resolve problems, maintain effective working relationships, and interact successfully with internal and external customers.
Must possess a thorough knowledge of the hospitality industry.
Sound administrative skills.
Highly organized with outstanding attention to detail.
Well-developed management skills.
Must have extensive knowledge of food & beverage products, proper preparation and presentation of food and beverage items.
Extensive knowledge of meeting room capacities, banquet set-up, audio-visual and any other pertinent details as they relate to function room setup.
Ability to participate in the Manager-On-Duty coverage.
Computer proficiency in Google Workspace.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
Excellent customer service skills.
Proficient in time management; the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
Ability to take initiative and effectively adapt to changes.
Able to use sound judgment; work independently, with minimal supervision.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Performs well with frequent interruptions and/or distractions.
Intermediate math skills.

Responsibilities

Maximizes use of banquets and meeting spaces.
Responsible for communicating requirements of all hotel events to all operational department levels.
Assists the Director of Sales in the development and updating of the hotel-level business plan to include input in sales goals and plans that support the overall business and sales strategies of the company.
Develops and maintains good relationships with new and existing clients to produce group and convention business, room sales, food and beverage sales, and catering/banquet services.
Creates and executes Banquet Event Orders for all meeting rooms, event catering functions in a timely manner.
Responds to all event inquiries, planning correspondence and voicemails within 24-48 hours.
Plans all hotel events from initial client inquiry to execution including but not limited to client correspondence, preparing and editing contracts, and payment processing.
Manages department scheduling, inventory, and ordering.
Performs daily operations for the hotel's high-volume events and catering department.
Creates an event setting by organizing and maintaining timelines as a priority for every project.
Adheres to Company standards and maintains compliance with all policies and procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned.