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Jared Runnion, SHRM-CP
Director of Human Resources, The Jefferson, Washington, DC
The Jefferson, Washington DC is currently recruiting for a Catering Sales Manager to join the team at our award-winning hotel.
The Jefferson, Washington D.C. has been named one of the top hotels in Washington, D.C. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is interested in growing within a hospitality setting that finds delight in the details that take our guests experience beyond expectation.
Job Summary: The Catering Sales Manager is responsible for soliciting, booking, planning, and coordinating the details of meetings and functions while maximizing the banquet space to meet and exceed catering sales goals. This individual must be a strong team player working with the sales team to ensure a seamless operation of events.
Responsibilities include:
Selling and servicing events and group meetings with Food & Beverage requirements
Finalize catering agreements, generate and conduct BEO meetings, and distribute & update change logs
Update budgets and forecasting, participate in annual menu reviews
Maintain a working knowledge of culinary techniques, food creativity, and banquet set ups/room décor
Develop and maintain excellent client relationships, both internal and external
Coordinates with all members of the sales team to ensure all client needs and expectations are met
Attend weekly sales, BEO, and resume meetings
Qualifications include:
Bachelor’s degree preferred, minimum of 2 years of social catering or sales experience
Availability to work evenings and weekends to service events
Strong interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written
Strong organizational, problem solving and group leadership skills
Ability to work within the guidelines, policies and objectives of the Hotel and be accountable for specific projects as assigned
Knowledgeable of hotel technology (Opera, Amadeus, Microsoft Office Systems)
Previous relevant background in the hospitality industry
Experience with system implementations and process improvements preferred
As a member of The Jefferson, Washington, DC this position offers:
Competitive compensation, including yearly bonus
Two tiers of Medical coverage
Dental and Vision insurance
Company paid Life Insurance, Long and Short Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account, Supplemental Life Insurance, Dependent Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k), plus company matching up to 4% of your contribution
Employee Assistance Program
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion and belonging at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status.
Employment type
Full-time
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