Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Overview
Wedding & Social Events Manager – Four Seasons Hotel Austin
Four Seasons Hotel Austin is seeking a Wedding & Social Events Manager to join our dynamic Sales & Marketing Team. The ideal candidate will have experience in selling and servicing Weddings and Social Events.
What You Will Do
Actively solicit new business and respond to inquiries with the intention of confirming profitable Social catering business and achieving quarterly sales goals. Maintain an active trace/follow-up system on all inquiries and personal sales calls. Coordinate the sales efforts between sales department and catering to insure proper utilization of function space to yield maximum revenues.
Finalize the requirements of confirmed bookings while maximizing food, beverage and rental revenue potential through upselling and ensuring effective communication both written (Resumes, BEO's, Daily Reports) and personal contact with all departments for the success of the event. Ensure accuracy of Banquet Checks and provide bill review on completion of program or event.
Conduct property tours and entertain planners of social events and weddings. Host menu tastings and planning visits.
Supervise the execution of banquet events. Review all function space with banquet manager and, when required, head house attendant. Ensure satisfaction of client at the outset of all events.
Plan and/or attend and/or participate in meetings with hotel staff including, but not limited to: Morning Operations Briefing, Resume Meeting, Banquet Event Order Meeting, Monthly Board of Operations.
What You Bring
3-5 years’ previous Wedding sales & Wedding servicing
College degree preferred
Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language
Strong selling and interpersonal skills
High level of creativity and attention to detail
Ability to handle multiple tasks and make decisions in a fast paced client driven environment
Delphi Sales and Catering computer software, MS Word, Excel, and ability to use MS Outlook e-mail and Teams
What We Offer COMPLIMENTARY
FREE Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance after 30 days
Room night stays at Four Seasons Worldwide
Employee meals prepared by the Four Seasons Culinary Team
Dry cleaning and alteration of employee uniforms
Parking in Downtown Austin during work shifts
DISCOUNTED
Discounted public transportation options
Four Seasons beds and bedding
Gold’s Gym membership
Additional
Vacation, Sick, Twelve (12) Paid Holidays
401k participation with a company matching program
100% Company-Paid Parental Leave
Growth opportunities within Four Seasons
Schedule & Hours The current schedule for this role is Tuesday through Saturday on-site. As a Manager, you will be required to work the necessary hours to facilitate the responsibilities of your role. A successful candidate will have a flexible schedule, with the ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
The greatest strength of Four Seasons is the diversity of our people. Celebrating diversity ensures a strong culture as we build on our foundation of the Golden Rule. The Four Seasons culture journey is continuing to grow with our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging focus.
Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the EEOC is The Law poster, please visit: https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
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Four Seasons Hotel Austin is seeking a Wedding & Social Events Manager to join our dynamic Sales & Marketing Team. The ideal candidate will have experience in selling and servicing Weddings and Social Events.
What You Will Do
Actively solicit new business and respond to inquiries with the intention of confirming profitable Social catering business and achieving quarterly sales goals. Maintain an active trace/follow-up system on all inquiries and personal sales calls. Coordinate the sales efforts between sales department and catering to insure proper utilization of function space to yield maximum revenues.
Finalize the requirements of confirmed bookings while maximizing food, beverage and rental revenue potential through upselling and ensuring effective communication both written (Resumes, BEO's, Daily Reports) and personal contact with all departments for the success of the event. Ensure accuracy of Banquet Checks and provide bill review on completion of program or event.
Conduct property tours and entertain planners of social events and weddings. Host menu tastings and planning visits.
Supervise the execution of banquet events. Review all function space with banquet manager and, when required, head house attendant. Ensure satisfaction of client at the outset of all events.
Plan and/or attend and/or participate in meetings with hotel staff including, but not limited to: Morning Operations Briefing, Resume Meeting, Banquet Event Order Meeting, Monthly Board of Operations.
What You Bring
3-5 years’ previous Wedding sales & Wedding servicing
College degree preferred
Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language
Strong selling and interpersonal skills
High level of creativity and attention to detail
Ability to handle multiple tasks and make decisions in a fast paced client driven environment
Delphi Sales and Catering computer software, MS Word, Excel, and ability to use MS Outlook e-mail and Teams
What We Offer COMPLIMENTARY
FREE Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance after 30 days
Room night stays at Four Seasons Worldwide
Employee meals prepared by the Four Seasons Culinary Team
Dry cleaning and alteration of employee uniforms
Parking in Downtown Austin during work shifts
DISCOUNTED
Discounted public transportation options
Four Seasons beds and bedding
Gold’s Gym membership
Additional
Vacation, Sick, Twelve (12) Paid Holidays
401k participation with a company matching program
100% Company-Paid Parental Leave
Growth opportunities within Four Seasons
Schedule & Hours The current schedule for this role is Tuesday through Saturday on-site. As a Manager, you will be required to work the necessary hours to facilitate the responsibilities of your role. A successful candidate will have a flexible schedule, with the ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
The greatest strength of Four Seasons is the diversity of our people. Celebrating diversity ensures a strong culture as we build on our foundation of the Golden Rule. The Four Seasons culture journey is continuing to grow with our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging focus.
Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the EEOC is The Law poster, please visit: https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
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