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Peachtree Group · 2 hours ago

Catering Sales Manager

Gulf Shores, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

1+ years exp

Peachtree Group is a hospitality management company, and they are seeking a Catering Sales Manager to oversee the booking and coordination of special events. The role involves generating revenue through sales, ensuring high customer service standards, and coordinating with various departments to facilitate successful events.

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Responsibilities

Approach all encounters with guests and team members in a friendly, service-oriented manner

Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Peachtree Hospitality Management standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel

Maintain high standards of appearance and grooming, which include wearing a correct name tag when working

Always comply with Peachtree Hospitality Management standards and policies to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations

Responsible for booking, selling, planning and coordinating all special social events and room blocks while assuring the highest level of customer service

Generate revenue, establish new accounts, monitor booking space, book repeat business while keeping quality consistently high, conduct catering sales presentations and catering sales calls

Communication with clients prior to events to initiate, negotiate, and close on contracts for all catered functions

Ensure that all information regarding a group is sent to the proper department on schedule to facilitate the proper handling of each group

Coordinate Catering support services (flowers, entertainment, decoration, A/V, etc.) to provide complete client satisfaction

Physically double-check all function arrangements against specifications of client. Correct where necessary

Be familiar with hotel layout and fluent in menus with pricing

Receive and respond to phone and walk-in inquiries

Keep inventory of supplies and requisition as necessary

Relay last minute changes/additions to BEO’s either in person or by phone to all departments effected

Be proficient with hotel’s Sales and Catering software system

Performs other duties as requested by management

Attend all training/meetings as required by management

Qualification

Catering sales experienceSalesCatering softwareEvent planningCustomer serviceFinancial understandingPrioritization skillsCommunication skills

Required

High School diploma or GED certification required, and/or equivalent work experience

Must be able to convey information and ideas clearly, both oral and written

Must work well in stressful, high-pressured situations

Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic function

Must be able to prioritize departmental functions to meet due dates and deadlines