What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sheraton Albuquerque Airport Hotel - Catering & Convention Services Manager OEM position at Aimbridge Hospitality?
The Convention Services/Catering Manager is responsible for attainment of assigned catering/food and beverage sales goals tied to the overall performance of the hotel. The individual will be responsible for effectively servicing clients/groups and maintaining the contracted food and beverage minimum. The Convention Services/Catering Manager will work in conjunction with the Director of Sales or Director of Catering/Convention Services to achieve the hotel’s revenue, meeting planner satisfaction scores, and food and beverage sales goals for one or more assigned properties. Management-level associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities; for OEM associates, overtime does apply and is calculated accordingly.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or equivalent required; previous convention/event and catering sales experience preferred.
- Demonstrate creativity and knowledge of food and beverage/events desired.
- Must have a valid driver’s license for the applicable state.
- Must possess developed verbal and written communication skills to frequently negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guest(s) and/or corporate clients.
- Experience with professional selling skills desired: opening, probing, supporting, closing
- Must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products
- Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks; strong organization and presentation skills
- Effectively attain assigned meeting planner satisfaction scores, revenue goals, as well as food and beverage sales goals.
- Proactively conduct solicitation calls, conduct tours, and entertain clients specific to needs respective to the assigned property.
- Monitor and evaluate trends within your market segment.
- Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.
- Adheres to Aimbridge Hospitality’s established regulations, company standards, catering/meeting standards and related catering sales metrics.
- Develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel and applicable departments.
- Demonstrates ability to deliver banquet event orders on a timely basis (10 days) and ensure accuracy.
- Ensure changes are communicated timely to impacted departments/operations leaders.
- Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations, as applicable.
- May assist in implementing and/or participating in special promotions relating to direct sales segments i.e. sales blitzes, etc.
- Attend daily/weekly/monthly meetings and any other functions required by management.Perform any other duties as requested by the General Manager or Director of Sales.
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