Group Sales Coordinator

Caesars Entertainment•Shelbyville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Catering Sales Coordinator is responsible for the successful sales and booking of large parties, banquets, events, and groups at Horseshoe Indianapolis Racing & Casino. Position oversees all aspects of event coordination including contract and event management, maintaining relationships with rental & decor vendors, and providing excellent customer service.

Requirements

High School Diploma (GED) required
1 (one) year experience in the Food Service or Hospitality Industry in Group Sales or similar position.
Ability to successfully set up and run events with basic knowledge of catering procedures, wine, spirit and food pairing
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
Math skills
Basic computer skills
Microsoft Office proficiency
Time management skills
Organization skills
Ability to understand Profit & Loss Statements
Ability to measure, estimate, and multi task
Detail oriented
Excellent customer service skills
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must be certified in Serve Safe Food Sanitation
Must be certified in Serve Safe Alcohol Awareness
Must be certified in Indiana State approve Alcohol Training
Must hold an Indiana ATC (Alcohol & Tobacco Commission) License
Ability to successfully attain an Indiana Horse Racing Commission license
Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
Manual dexterity to cut, slice, whisk, grab, grip, type, pull, hold, tear, sort, and reach.

Nice To Haves

College Degree preferred
Ability to work in a highly populated fast-paced and noisy environment.
Ability to demonstrate and ensure that daily work performed is conducted within HACCP guidelines.
Required to comply with safe and hazard free work environment practices stipulated in, Horseshoe Indianapolis and Casino, County/State/Federal Department of Health and OSHA policies, procedures and regulations.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate activities involving sales of events for Horseshoe Indianapolis Racing & Casino.
Control all room blocks and maximize space for profitability.
Consult with department heads to plan for events.
Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships.
Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service.
Coordinate with the Banquet Supervisor to coordinate and review events.
Display, Coach and Maintain standards of kitchen sanitation and cleanliness, as well as the safe handling of food products for guest’s consumption.
Communicate on a consistent basis with upper management keeping them aware of all department activities.
Responsible for attaining budgeted catering revenues, maximizing room rental income, attaining full menu pricing and upsell of Food and Beverage.
Develop outside vendors, as preferred vendors, with partnership revenues.
Developing all BEO’s, change sheets, 14 day forecasts and guarantee sheets.
Possess the ability to work with co-workers in any kitchen environment and display, coach, mentor others’ behavior to ensure guests receive highest quality products and service at Horseshoe Indianapolis Racing & Casino.