Catering Sales Manager
The Fairmont Olympic Hotel
Location: US - WA - Seattle
Jan 23, 2013
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Catering & Conference Services Manager
At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, our engaging service and delicious cuisine make every special event a truly memorable affair, both within our distinctive surroundings and off-site. Be an ambassador for our exceptional offerings as Catering & Conference Service Manager, where you will liaise between multiple departments to meet the needs ? and exceed the expectations ? of your clients.
Hotel Overview: The Fairmont Olympic is considered Seattle's most celebrated treasure, and a premier luxury hotel. Since opening in 1924, The Olympic has been the region's destination for prominent civic and social events, as well as honeymoons, birthday celebrations and in-city getaways.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Catering Director, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
* Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
* Confirm all event related information with clients
* Establish and maintain rapport with clients, prior to, during and post conference, encouraging repeat business
* Organize convention bookings from date of booking to departure, including meeting requirements, guest room requirements, guest room pickup, food & beverage and audio visual
* Create floor plans for each event to ensure banquets and clients are in agreement prior to set up
* Initiate billing procedures, ensuring any deposits and/or credit applications are received with adequate information and within an acceptable time frame
* Conduct pre-conference meetings with clients and pertinent departments to confirm all relevant details are communicated
* Conduct and/or attend daily meeting to review event contracts and ensure last minute changes are communicated with appropriate departments
* Follow departmental policies and procedures
* Follow all safety policies
* Sales experience preferred
* Other duties as assigned
At Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, our engaging service and delicious cuisine make every special event a truly memorable affair, both within our distinctive surroundings and off-site. Be an ambassador for our exceptional offerings as Catering & Conference Service Manager, where you will liaise between multiple departments to meet the needs ? and exceed the expectations ? of your clients.
Hotel Overview: The Fairmont Olympic is considered Seattle's most celebrated treasure, and a premier luxury hotel. Since opening in 1924, The Olympic has been the region's destination for prominent civic and social events, as well as honeymoons, birthday celebrations and in-city getaways.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Catering Director, responsibilities and essential job functions include but are not limited to the following:
* Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
* Confirm all event related information with clients
* Establish and maintain rapport with clients, prior to, during and post conference, encouraging repeat business
* Organize convention bookings from date of booking to departure, including meeting requirements, guest room requirements, guest room pickup, food & beverage and audio visual
* Create floor plans for each event to ensure banquets and clients are in agreement prior to set up
* Initiate billing procedures, ensuring any deposits and/or credit applications are received with adequate information and within an acceptable time frame
* Conduct pre-conference meetings with clients and pertinent departments to confirm all relevant details are communicated
* Conduct and/or attend daily meeting to review event contracts and ensure last minute changes are communicated with appropriate departments
* Follow departmental policies and procedures
* Follow all safety policies
* Sales experience preferred
* Other duties as assigned
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Previous leadership experience within a similar role required * Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required
* University/College degree in a related discipline preferred
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal required
* Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
* Highly responsible & reliable
* Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
Visa Requirements:
Must be able to provide or obtain authorization to work in the United States.
Previous leadership experience within a similar role required * Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required
* University/College degree in a related discipline preferred
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal required
* Strong interpersonal and problem solving abilities
* Highly responsible & reliable
* Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
Visa Requirements:
Must be able to provide or obtain authorization to work in the United States.
Additional Details
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Applicants who do not already have legal permission to work in the United States will not be considered.
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Hotel/Resort
Sales, F&B - Catering, F&B - Convention Services / Events