Catering Sales Manager | Four Season
Job Description
About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
Our property is a vibrant hub of culture, style and energy and includes our newly transformed restaurant which embodies iconic luxury boldly reimagined to capture the essence of Chicago through inspired food, drink, art and music. Four Seasons Hotel Chicago is honored to be ranked as one of Conde Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Top 50 Hotels in the World. We offer 345 elegant guest rooms and suites: and a luxury spa. We are located steps away from the famed Magnificent Mile, glamorous North Michigan Avenue shopping and minutes from the city’s business and financial center. Adorn Restaurant features globally inspired cuisine starring the bounty of the Midwest. Adorn Bar showcases craft cocktails and a wine list that sparks conversation, all with a lively, convivial vibe beckoning to be discovered.
Our Open Opportunity
The Catering Manager is an essential member of the Catering and Hotel’s leadership team which is dedicated to providing exceptional quality and service to our guests.
We are looking for individuals who possess a high level of attention to detail and a strong work ethic. The ability to multitask and prioritize is also essential for this position.
The Catering Manager reports to the Assistant Director of Catering & Conference Services to sell and service events and act as the main liaison between the client and hotel for all client. Catering Managers will secure and service Catering Business from social and corporate market, through promotion, and prospecting, while maintaining standards and revenue.
Successful candidates will be a willing team player, comfortable with electronic systems and willing to accept assignments on a need basis, in order to promote teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for achievement of revenue goal based on social / corporate catering market
- Prospect for new & repeat business
- Negotiate contracts & proposals for future clients
- Conduct site inspections, tastings & service events
- Create BEO's, menus, floorplans and other administrative tasks
- Liaise with Banquets, Kitchen & other operational departments to ensure smooth execution of events
Preferred Qualifications and Skills
- Ideal candidates will have one to three years previous experience as Catering Sales manager experience.
- Verbal and written command of the English language required.
- Strong selling and interpersonal skills
- High level of creativity.
- Service Passion for Luxury Hospitality
- Requires attention to detail and problem-solving skills
- Role requires flexibility to be on-call during evening and weekends at times.
What we offer
• Competitive Salary, wages, and a comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities
• Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
• Complimentary Employee Meals
Candidates must have valid work authorization for the U.S.
Please note that due to the large number of responses we receive, only candidates being considered for the above position will be contacted for an interview.
Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the ‘EEOC is The Law’ Information poster please visit this website – https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
