What are the responsibilities and job description for the Convention Services Manager - Lakeway Resort and Spa position at Remington Lodging & Hospitality?
What will you be doing
- Negotiate with the guest and other patrons for banquets, meetings and other functions,
all arrangements, suggesting menus, bar set up, room arrangements as per policy and
procedure. On completion of negotiations, inform other departments of arrangements in
writing which are necessary to assure success of the function. - Works closely with set up person for all catering functions to insure maximum utilization
of facilities. - Prepare monthly inventory of all catering office supplies and requisition same for General
Manager's approval. - Train, coordinate and supervise regarding the duties of the banquet captain and the banquet
staff. - Maintain budgeted sales quotas.
- Solicit banquet business, correctly enter bookings in diary and finalize these functions.
- Handle changes in information listed on Banquet Event Orders (BEO) effectively.
- Finalize details on Banquet Event Order Sheets from the sales department by making
customer contact, receiving finalized program and publishing BEO's for distribution.
- Guest Service Focused, excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Have previous catering and sales management experience.
- Sit or stand for varying lengths of time, sometimes for prolonged periods.
- High work ethic and self-initiative
- Flexible to work varying schedules to includes nights, weekends, and holidays
- Someone who enjoys working as and being part of a team that provides great experiences for our Guests!