OverviewBarton Creek Resort & SpaBarton Creek Resort & Spa's success is due to its dedicated, intelligent and self-motivated family of associates who work together to maintain the company's trademark high standards. If you would like to be a part of an environment where teamwork is emphasized and individual excellence is encouraged then this is the place for you.Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Barton Creek may be your perfect match.Job DescriptionOmni Hotels & Resorts is seekingSeniorCatering Sales Managerfor the beautiful Barton Creek Resort & Spa! Ranked among the best resorts in Texas: Top 5 Resorts in the Southwest Conde Nast Traveler and Top 5 Resorts in Texas Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2023 This role is eligible for both Omni's Catering Sales Incentive Plan, and Work From Home Program! Omni Hotels & Resorts values our associate’s work/life balance and supports WFH options for our specific sales, service, revenue management and leader roles. After 90 days of employment, Catering Sales Managers will be eligible to earn 2 WFH days and a 3rd day if they are 100% of YTD goal. Please note, this program is at the sole discretion of the GM/DOSM, and has additional guidelines to adhere to. Responsibilities
Sell and solicit new and repeat local catering business (including the social and corporate markets) requiring less than 10 rooms.
Plan, up sell, and coordinate all details with each client.
Communication of function-arrangement to all responsible hotel departments.
Communication with clients prior to conventions to initiate, negotiate, and close contracts for all catered functions.
Coordinate with client’s contracted vendors (flowers, entertainment, decoration, A/V, etc.) to provide complete client satisfaction and ensure proper event execution
Be present onsite during each event to ensure proper event setup and satisfaction of client which may involve nights and weekends
Maximize revenues for the hotel through upselling techniques.
Attend department meetings and other company required trainings.
Complete other duties as assigned by management.
Ensure all necessary items are in the group file.
Work with client directly to form Banquet Event Orders within the guidelines of the hotel's policies and procedures allowing the group to accomplish their goals.
Work with sales, reservations, front desk and parking to ensure group’s arrival and stay is consistent with hotel standards.
Solve all group problems to the best of your or the hotel's ability within hotel's policies and procedures.
Maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times.
Qualifications
2+ years of experience as a Senior Catering Sales Manager, and or like experience in event planning.
Experience within weddings preferred.
At least 2 years experience in a hotel setting, preferably 4 or 5 diamond resort.
Experience with Delphi is a plus. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links:EEOC is the Law Poster (https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm) and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transpformattedESQA508c.pdf) If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com
Job LocationsUS-TX-AustinPosted Date2 hours ago(9/30/2024 6:21 PM)Requisition ID 2024-115071 of Openings 1Category (Portal Searching) Catering and Convention Services