Holiday Inn Portland - Columbia Riverfront
Catering Services Manager
Holiday Inn Portland - Columbia Riverfront, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
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Holiday Inn Portland - Columbia Riverfront We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Catering Services Manager to originate catering bookings through solicitation of new business and rebooking of past business to achieve prescribed goals. Coordinate the success of conference meeting business as assigned. Assist in implementing and administering the pre-planning and actual conference of group business. Ensure that all departments are coordinated to achieve the goal of a successful conference for the guests and the hotel. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in catering sales including the wedding market, is familiar with hospitality, and has exceptional leadership skills to ensure the highest level of customer service and services provided. This role requires a passion for sales and the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously while maintaining quality and efficiency. Essential Functions:
Ensure
Financial Results
are achieved in the Sales/Marketing department. These results include but are not limited to the following: originate catering bookings through solicitation of new business and rebooking of past business to achieve established goals, recommend hotel products and services based on event goals, upsell hotel offerings to clients where applicable, meet the individual and team goals and objectives of the catering department, establish or adhere to credit policy. Ensures
Operating Results
are achieved in the Sales/Marketing department. These results include but are not limited to the following: assist in the coordination of all conference needs and requirements, including meal functions/menus, meeting room arrangements, exhibits, guest housing, and any special requests, coordinate event space assignments against contracted space, confirming agenda, work with DOSE on pricing and options for menu requests outside of published menus. Positively
impacts hotel environment: always conducts self in a professional manner and adheres to the Holiday Inn Portland-Columbia Riverfront grooming policies, ability to communicate and develop an effective working relationship with fellow associates, managers, outside representatives, complies with all policies and procedures set forth by the Holiday Inn Portland-Columbia Riverfront Employee Handbook. Qualifications:
Position requires a minimum of 3 years' hotel sales experience. Wedding sales experience is a plus. A college degree is preferred. Other requirements include: Knowledge of restaurant and hotel operations Knowledge of banquet facilities including room sets, audio/visual equipment, room capacities, fire codes, etc. Knowledge of yield management Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office products Knowledge with Delphi FDC preferred Attention to detail in all areas of responsibility including correspondence, reports and daily organization Excels in a fast paced environment with ability to work well under pressure Ability to work with a minimum of supervision Team player Ability to read and follow both verbal and written instructions Job Type: Full-time Health insurance License/Certification: Driver's License (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Portland, OR 97217 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Portland, OR 97217: Relocate before starting work (Required)
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Catering Services Manager
role at
Holiday Inn Portland - Columbia Riverfront We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Catering Services Manager to originate catering bookings through solicitation of new business and rebooking of past business to achieve prescribed goals. Coordinate the success of conference meeting business as assigned. Assist in implementing and administering the pre-planning and actual conference of group business. Ensure that all departments are coordinated to achieve the goal of a successful conference for the guests and the hotel. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in catering sales including the wedding market, is familiar with hospitality, and has exceptional leadership skills to ensure the highest level of customer service and services provided. This role requires a passion for sales and the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously while maintaining quality and efficiency. Essential Functions:
Ensure
Financial Results
are achieved in the Sales/Marketing department. These results include but are not limited to the following: originate catering bookings through solicitation of new business and rebooking of past business to achieve established goals, recommend hotel products and services based on event goals, upsell hotel offerings to clients where applicable, meet the individual and team goals and objectives of the catering department, establish or adhere to credit policy. Ensures
Operating Results
are achieved in the Sales/Marketing department. These results include but are not limited to the following: assist in the coordination of all conference needs and requirements, including meal functions/menus, meeting room arrangements, exhibits, guest housing, and any special requests, coordinate event space assignments against contracted space, confirming agenda, work with DOSE on pricing and options for menu requests outside of published menus. Positively
impacts hotel environment: always conducts self in a professional manner and adheres to the Holiday Inn Portland-Columbia Riverfront grooming policies, ability to communicate and develop an effective working relationship with fellow associates, managers, outside representatives, complies with all policies and procedures set forth by the Holiday Inn Portland-Columbia Riverfront Employee Handbook. Qualifications:
Position requires a minimum of 3 years' hotel sales experience. Wedding sales experience is a plus. A college degree is preferred. Other requirements include: Knowledge of restaurant and hotel operations Knowledge of banquet facilities including room sets, audio/visual equipment, room capacities, fire codes, etc. Knowledge of yield management Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office products Knowledge with Delphi FDC preferred Attention to detail in all areas of responsibility including correspondence, reports and daily organization Excels in a fast paced environment with ability to work well under pressure Ability to work with a minimum of supervision Team player Ability to read and follow both verbal and written instructions Job Type: Full-time Health insurance License/Certification: Driver's License (Preferred) Ability to Commute: Portland, OR 97217 (Required) Ability to Relocate: Portland, OR 97217: Relocate before starting work (Required)
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