Catering Sales Manager

Serving as the only hotel with its own stop on the metro rail, the centrally located business facilities at Coast Phoenix Sky Harbor Hotel offer easy access to the very best of Phoenix. With more than 12,000 square feet of flexible meeting and events space, in-house catering and complimentary wireless and audiovisual, the property will be a sought after destination for both business and leisure groups gathering in Arizona. 

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Catering Sales Manager to join our team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Secure and communicates all catering function specifics.
• Sell local Catering Service including meeting and banquet facilities.
• Respond to guest requests.
• Assist guests as needed.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:  The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work with sales managers to prepare pre/post convention meetings.
• Process reports-BEOs, booking pace..
• Follow through on group conference leads from Sales.
• Prepare letters, “thank you” notes and follow up.
• Administer state liquor laws as they pertain to banquet operations.
• Communicate accurately to operations the details of client/contract expectations.
• Analyze requirements of function, outline available hotel facilities, service and quote prices.
• Assists in events to accommodate goals of the property (i.e., awards banquets, charity events, etc.).
• Effectively manage time.
• Maintain compliance with brand programs and standards.
• Meet or exceed productivity standards.

QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree in Hospitality or Hotel Management
• Valid Driver's License
• Minimum 1 year of food and beverage experience.
• Computer literate.
• Time management skills.
• Ability to manage according to the employment, service and Inn keeping laws of the jurisdiction.
• Ability to communicate effectively with the public and associates.
• Business communications skills: read, write, and speak English fluently.
• No associate will pose a direct threat to the health/safety of self or others.
• Ability to operate computer systems as required within the hotel.