Sales & Catering Manager- NE

Pyramid Global Hospitality • Cincinnati, OH

3d • $26 - $27

About The Position

We are looking for a highly motivated and analytical individual with experience in creating and managing luxury catering events to join our team as Catering Sales Manager. The Catering Sales Manager is a key position that will be responsible for selling revenue generating catered events to include, but not limited to weddings, social, meetings & conference events with all relevant profit driving components. In addition, the position will detail, service, and plan for the success of these events with collaboration of key departments to achieve maximum profitability and guest satisfaction. The successful candidate will be creative, a problem solver, has a proven record of being a team player, is open to learning and leading by example, responds in a professional and courteous manner to guests and team. You will oversee the coordination and successful execution of all programs/services contracted through the catering department. You will help to rectify any deficiencies for improvement with respective operational departments and work especially closely with the banquets department. You will work closely with the Sales teams to build relationships with area businesses, associations and SMERF entities to develop the social business segment to support the revenue goals of the hotel. You will coordinate and communicate with outside vendors to maximize relationships, profitability, performance, and service standards. You will have a genuine internal drive that demonstrates consistent regard and dedication to guests and the organization by being engaged, interested, and productive. You will actively and collaboratively assists in building the best practices necessary for the hotel's success. You will possess strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented in order to ensure cooperation and coordination with other departments/managers in the daily flow of our Hotel's Operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3 years+ experience as a Sales/Catering Manager in a high end Catering environment
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in written form with the public as well as other team members.
• Essential statistical and analytical skills required to identify revenue opportunities and shortfalls.
• Ability to work both independently and cross-functionally to achieve goals.
• Ability to thrive in a multi-tasked and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the coordination and successful execution of all programs/services contracted through the catering department.
• Rectify any deficiencies for improvement with respective operational departments and work especially closely with the banquets department.
• Work closely with the Sales teams to build relationships with area businesses, associations and SMERF entities to develop the social business segment to support the revenue goals of the hotel.
• Coordinate and communicate with outside vendors to maximize relationships, profitability, performance, and service standards.
• Demonstrate consistent regard and dedication to guests and the organization by being engaged, interested, and productive.
• Actively and collaboratively assist in building the best practices necessary for the hotel's success.
• Possess strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented in order to ensure cooperation and coordination with other departments/managers in the daily flow of our Hotel's Operations.

What This Job Offers

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