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Schulte Hospitality Group

Temp Director of Catering

Schulte Hospitality Group, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Schulte Companies is seeking a dynamic, service-oriented

Director of Catering & Events

to join our team. Our mission is to exude hospitality, be respectful and authentic, prioritize the needs of our internal and external stakeholders above our own, and continuously strive to make a positive impact in all we do.

What's In It For You?

Work Today, Get Paid today, with Daily Pay!

Free Telemedicine and Virtual Mental Health care access for All Associates starting day one!

Multiple Health Insurance and Life Insurance options

401k Plan + Company Match

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Schulte Savings Marketplace Discounts on event tickets, electronics, gym memberships + more!

Our Company Schulte Companies is a leading third-party management company with deep, multi-generational experience in all facets of the hospitality industry. We are a diverse team of innovative hoteliers and restauranteurs operating more than 200 locations across 38 states and 3 countries.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Maintain and promote a teamwork environment with effective and clear communication amongst co-workers through positive leadership

Sets example through professional, friendly attitude towards clients and co-workers, timely response to clients and co-workers and observance of sales office standards

Responsible for learning the hotel brand and strategy

Develop a complete knowledge and ensure adherence to company sales policies and SOPs

Drive customer loyalty in order to grow share of the account by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience

Establish and Maintain existing business clientele relationships prior to, during and post conference ensuring service exceeds expectations and encouraging repeat business

Review all contracted services to ensure proper contributions to profits

Manage catering accounts to maximize revenue and profitability while achieving customer expectations

Negotiate catering business, food and beverage, audio visual equipment, meeting room rental, and hotel services within assigned markets that meets or exceeds hotel revenue goals

Negotiate contracts according to company standards

Identifies and solicits new accounts from telemarketing, appointments, site tours, cold calls, and inquiries via email, phone, and in person interactions

Conducts tours of the hotel and banquet facilities; entertains qualified potential clients in accordance with company and property policies and procedures

Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (generating proposals, contracts, and customer correspondence)

Work with catering sales managers to ensure understanding of department budget and goals

Conducts daily/weekly catering and SEO meetings

Responsible for accuracy of BEOs and communication of changes between client and appropriate disciplines Attend and contribute to all revenue and sales strategy meetings and calls

Participates in forecasting for revenue and expenses

Understand, leverage, and implement corporate and brand tools to exceed budgets

Conduct ongoing competitor price and product analysis to ensure proper rate positioning and product offering relative to competition Conducts weekly and monthly share analysis for measurement of hotels market performance versus competition and implements strategies accordingly in conjunction with the Director of Sales, Regional Director of Sales, Regional Director of Revenue Management, GM

Actively participate in industry related organizations (MPI, NACE)

Develop and implement catering promotions to generate business

Develop and execute sales action plans to close on business and assist with annual marketing/business and budget plans

Set and monitor team member goals including weekly sales activities, room rental, food and beverage, and audio visual goals monthly, quarterly, yearly

Operate the sales department within established sales expense budget

Coordinate, prepare, and submit any required reports as requested by the DOS, Regional team or GM

Perform in the capacity of any position supervised

Abides by Prime Time Selling hours

Perform various other duties as assigned to meet business objectives

Education And Experience

Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Hotel Administration, Business, or Marketing

Minimum of five (5) years in hotel or conference Catering/Sales

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Strong analytical skills relative to impact on hotel revenues

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Excellent listening and problem-solving skills

Ability to make recommendations and set strategy based on trends and historical data

Negotiating Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Products, focus on Excel, Word and Outlook Ability to travel as needed

Must have flexible work hours that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays

The hiring process may consist of a phone interview, manager(s) interview, drug screen, background check, reference checks, and potential employment assessment. This job description is only intended to provide a general description of the benefits and compensation applicable to this position. Paid Time Off (PTO) is available for eligible associates in accordance with the Company's Paid Time Off policy. Specific compensation and benefit details will be discussed during the interview process.

Schulte Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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