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Omni Hotels Director of Catering and Conference Services in Austin, Texas
Overview
Barton Creek Resort & Spa
Barton Creek Resort & Spa's success is due to its dedicated, intelligent and self-motivated family of associates who work together to maintain the company's trademark high standards. If you would like to be a part of an environment where teamwork is emphasized and individual excellence is encouraged then this is the place for you.
Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Barton Creek may be your perfect match.
Job Description
Omni Hotels & Resorts is seeking Director of Catering and Conference Servicesfor the beautiful new Barton Creek Resort & Spa!
Ranked among the best resorts in Texas: Top 5 Resorts in the Southwest Conde Nast Traveler and Top 5 Resorts in Texas Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards 2023
Oversee the Convention Services Department by ensuring a consistentproduct to standards, while maximizing profitability and protecting the integrity of the guest experience.
Responsibilities
Ensure catering sales meet budgeted levels.
Ensure smooth flow of information (communication) from Sales to Banquet Services and the Food & Beverage Department.
Prospect and establish an expanding base of accounts.
Monitor and evaluate, on a continuous basis, the level of service maintained by the Banquet Department.
Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly Banquet & Catering forecasts as requested to monitor business flow accurately.
Prepare Catering Sales Action Plans, on a quadrimestral basis in order to focus on client needs and maximize gap periods.
Prepare performance benchmarks for Catering Account Executives and Convention Coordinator on monthly and quadrimestral basis.
Prepare six month rolling forecast and analysis.
Ensure that the department standards are met and that all company policies and procedures are adhered to.
Perform annual performance reviews for all Catering Sales Managers.
Have a working knowledge of Food & Beverage product offerings.
Attend/Conduct all designates Sales and Banquet meetings.
Plan, evaluate, organize and direct the activities of the Convention Services Managers.
Establish and maintain rapport with outside purveyors, who provide services for the Hotel and its guests through the Convention Services Department.
Forecasts banquet food, beverage, and room rental revenues on an annual, monthly, and weekly basis.
Attend weekly staff and group resume meetings.
Tours the hotel function space and spot checks meeting room setups.
Ensure that the desired level of quality is maintained in all meeting room sets on a continuing basis.
Ensure that all file turnover requirements are fulfilled.
Oversee the coordination of the Delphi Function Diary.
Attend out of hotel meetings as required.
Qualifications
3-5 years of Hotel Sales/Catering experience required.
High school diploma or equivalent.
College degree preferred.
Knowledge of the operations of the hotel industry.
Dynamic, enthusiastic, creative leader who thrives under pressure and is able to perform multiple functions and troubleshot when needed.
Must have proven selling, negotiating and presentation skills.
Highly developed customer service skills with strong attention to detail.
Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Delphi experience preferred.
The ability to delegate, effectively train and coach.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule including night, weekends and holidays.
Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disability. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster (https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm) and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdf) If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.
Job LocationsUS-TX-Austin
Posted Date2 weeks ago(4/16/2024 4:24 PM)
Requisition ID 2024-108579
of Openings 1
Category (Portal Searching) Sales