What are the responsibilities and job description for the Catering / Event Manager position at Holiday Inn & Suites Conference Center...?
This position is for an individual who is really great at being really awesome. The Catering / Event Manager will get to lead a team responsible for planning and coordinating catering events, meeting with clients to deliver menus, Servicing Events and handling administrative tasks such as creating quotes, billing and recording expenses. Working in a casual environment with a collaborative team is the norm in this position, so the ideal candidate will be comfortable in this type of environment, with a "can do" attitude and at least 2 years catering experience.
Responsibilities:
- Plan the menu and ensure it meets customer needs.
- Determine what food, utensils, and equipment is needed and order accordingly.
- Inspect food safety procedures and ensure they are followed by staff.
- Communicate with customers about menu items and quality of service.
- Interact with vendors about menu pricing and delivery schedule.
- Coordinate with the restaurant management to determine staffing needs.
- Meet with staff to discuss staffing needs.
- Work with the chef to design menus.
- Experience in a hotel, banquet events or a related field
- Hotel Catering Sales Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Computer Skills Required Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Excel, Micros experience Opera, InnFusion is preferred
- Must work well in stressful high pressure situations
- Be present for banquet/meeting events to service the accounts
- Responsiable for set up and clean up for all events
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
*Assist Director of Sales with booking & servicing accounts
* Scheduling banquet staff for events
* Able to work banquet events
* Help setting up and clean up banquet rooms
*Assist with contracts, proposals, memos and general correspondence for sales/catering staff.
*Answer phone for Sales/Catering Department
*Assist with processing all RFP’s, BEO'S (banquet event orders) as directed by DOS
*Obtain initial inquiry information from prospective customer calls for follow up by the DOS,
*Assist with handling customer walk ins, site tours – quoting and closing business as approved by DOS or GM.
*Serves as the hotel coordinator, checking function room setups prior to a groups arrival to ensure all is in order.
*Assist and coordinate all banquet set ups and serving
*Assist with property website and social media sites
*Assist with other departments as needed
Job Type: Full Time
Schedule:
- Must be able to work flexible schedule hours based on Meeting and Banquet events. Must be available to work week days and weekends
- Houston, TX: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work
Education:
- High School Diploma or Bachelor's (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36,000.00 - $40,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Hotel Carting/ event setup and serving Sales: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
- Overnight Shift (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $36,000 - $40,000