Catering & Convention Services Manager -- Base Salary $70K annually plus quarterly bonusbonus
Aimbridge Hospitality
- San Francisco, CA
- $70,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- High School diploma or equivalent required; previous convention/event and catering sales experience preferred.
- Demonstrate creativity and knowledge of food and beverage/events desired.
- Must have a valid driver’s license for the applicable state.
- Must possess developed verbal and written communication skills to frequently negotiate convince sell and influence other managerial personnel hotel guest(s) and/or corporate clients.
- Experience with professional selling skills desired: opening probing supporting closing
- Must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products
- Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks; strong organization and presentation skills
- Effectively attain assigned meeting planner satisfaction scores revenue goals as well as food and beverage sales goals.
- Proactively conduct solicitation calls conduct tours and entertain clients specific to needs respective to the assigned property.
- Monitor and evaluate trends within your market segment.
- Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive friendly courteous and service-oriented manner.
- Adheres to Aimbridge Hospitality’s established regulations company standards catering/meeting standards and related catering sales metrics.
- Develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel and applicable departments.
- Demonstrates ability to deliver banquet event orders on a timely basis (10 days) and ensure accuracy.
- Ensure changes are communicated timely to impacted departments/operations leaders.
- Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations as applicable.
- May assist in implementing and/or participating in special promotions relating to direct sales segments i.e. sales blitzes etc.
- Attend daily/weekly/monthly meetings and any other functions required by management.Perform any other duties as requested by the General Manager or Director of Sales.
- The unbeatable location: Right in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf, close by to San Francisco’s top attractions
- Eclectic rooms: Decorated with a nod to the nautical neighborhood surrounding the hotel
- Lounge by the pool: Soak up the California sunshine at the heated courtyard swimming pool
- Stylish dining options: Savor the flavors of San Francisco by Brick & Beam’s fireplace
- Elegant events: More than 19,000 sq ft of meeting and event space for large conferences and weddings
- Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
- Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401k Retirement Plan