Catering Manager - Markham, Canada - Sunray Group of Hotels - Delta by Marriott Markham, ON

Sunray Group of Hotels - Delta by Marriott Markham, ON
Sunray Group of Hotels - Delta by Marriott Markham, ON
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Markham, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Our mission:
Simple Made Perfect
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Providing a seamless flow for our guests by meticulously delivering the key essentials they need and eliminating everything they don't. The focus is on the critical few to deliver the maximum impact._


We Want You


Are you looking for an exciting role where only few get the opportunity to open a brand-new hotel? An Inspirational time in your career where you can put your DNA not only on a brand but leverage influence in a thriving community where people come to work, play, and make experiences come to life? If this sounds like you and where you are in the evolution of your career journey, we want to hear from you.


Catering Manager


The Catering Sales Manager is responsible for introducing the Delta Hotel by Marriott Markham to all market segments and the surrounding communities.

They are accountable for the achievement or overachievement of catering food and beverage revenue goals, solicitation activity, lead development, market research, market intelligence and negotiation of catering and event business while achieving customer service goals.


  • Takes lead on daily/weekly banquet event order (BEO) meetings with Banquets, Front Office, Director of F&B and the Director of Sales and Marketing.
  • Determine and actively solicit prospective customers from existing market information including but not limited to organization social committees, 3rdparty planners, marketing and public relations firms and communications firms.
  • Generate and present proposals and contracts to customers, tailored to their requirements.
  • Negotiates catering & event bookings within established parameters.
  • Work with hotel marketing team to promote hotel on social media websites.
  • Entertains potential and existing clients.
  • Assist clients in mapping out event programs to maximize hotel revenue and resources to exceed guest expectations.
  • Works closely with all operating departments to exceed guest expectations by providing clear, timely and effective information.
  • Upselling food and beverage menus to maximize revenues within set guidelines.
  • Be available for clients during evening & weekends as needed to secure business and assist during events.
  • Perform comprehensive site inspections to "Create the Vision" of the event.
  • Develop and continuously update action plans for review each month with Director of Sales and Marketing.
  • Independently responsible for achievement of new business generation and revenue objectives outlined in action plans and sales activities.
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Working Experience_

  • Minimum of 23 years experience in event design and/or event sales.
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Knowledge_

  • Previous catering experience at a hotel or event venue an asset.
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Education_

  • Bachelor's degree and/or Hotel Management degree_._
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Soft Skills_

  • Sell creative and innovative ideas to customer.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Outstanding customer service skills.
  • Flexible hours based on upcoming events and groups to include weekends & evenings.
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Language_

  • Ability to communicate effectively (written & verbal) in English
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Physical Requirements_

  • Ability to sit for extended periods
  • Ability to work on a computer for extended periods

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Benefits:


  • Dental care
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • Onsite parking
  • Paid time off
  • Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Markham, ON L3R 0A3: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

- catering management: 1 year (preferred)


Licence/Certification:

  • Smart Serve (preferred)

Work Location:
In person
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