The Seagate Hotel, Golf & Beach Club, Autograph Collection · 2 days ago
Catering Sales Manager
The Seagate Hotel, Golf & Beach Club is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Catering Sales Manager to promote and sell catering services while overseeing the planning and execution of events. The role involves building client relationships, guiding clients through the sales process, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure exceptional guest experiences and achieve revenue goals.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Respond to all inquiries in a timely manner and engage with customers to begin the sales process
Proactively sell catering services for social and corporate events
Maximize food, beverage and auxiliary revenues by selling menus, themes and experiences/activities
Meet or exceed quarterly and annual revenue goals
Communicate all group details to all departments in a professional, thorough and timely manner by using Group Resumes, Banquet Event Orders and internal correspondence effectively
Establish close working relationships with clients and The Seagate associates
Efficiently reserve and utilize function space to maximize revenues
Work closely with the client and hotel departments throughout the duration of each program by being available to assist the client and providing information to hotel departments at the appropriate times
Maintain a high level of service by continually providing accurate and timely information and feedback to all supporting departments
Accurately forecast Banquet revenue, covers and average checks based on group assignments
Conduct pre-planning site meetings and assist in the sales process where required
Maintain the integrity of Sales & Catering at all times
Perform additional duties and projects as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ability to speak, read, write and understand English
Professional demeanor appropriate for a luxury environment
1-3 years of catering experience required
Strong culinary and beverage knowledge and interest
Knowledge and understanding of the Hotel guest room inventory
Proven ability to plan and organize events effectively, with an acute sense of detail
Assertive, professional and positive approach with a proven ability to develop and lead in a team environment
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Working knowledge of Sales & Catering, CI/TY and Social Tables
Ability to work independently and maintain a positive attitude within a busy environment
Proven leadership and staff development skills with good decision-making ability
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Must be organized, personable, and enthusiastic
Must be able to stand, walk, sit
Must be able to bend, stoop, crouch
Must use hands to reach, grasp, handle, push, and pull
Must have good near and far vision
Must be able to hear, talk, smell
Preferred
Degree in hotel/hospitality administration or business degree from a recognized University/College/Polytechnic Institute preferred
Company
The Seagate Hotel, Golf & Beach Club, Autograph Collection
The newly renovated Seagate is the only resort in Delray offering guests exclusive access to a private beach with new beachfront dining, Atlantic Avenue's most spacious guestrooms, a championship golf course, full-service spa, two swimming pools, and the all-new Bourbon Steak by Michelin starred chef Michel Mina, now open.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase