Director of Catering and Events Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Director of Catering and Events Opal Grand Resort Delray Beach, FL Job Details Full-time $85,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Sales Customer service Catering Organizational skills Computer skills Senior level 4 years Communication skills

Full Job Description Job Description:

Opal Grand Resort is a Luxury Property located in the heart of Delray Beach who is looking for an organized, personable, and business-minded individual with strong communication skills who can coordinate, plan, and oversee events. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience in a full-service Luxury Resort and a strong background in guest relations. The Director must be able to develop and implement strategies with the hotel executive team in effort to exceed budget goals and established quotas

Benefits:

Health Insurance Dental Benefits Vision Benefits Life Insurance Wellness Programs 401(K)

Flexible Work Schedule Family Medical Leave Paid Holidays Free Daily Meals Paid Time Off Company Discounts Hotel Discounts Job Summary:

Catering Revenue:

Forecast Revenue. Set Budget and Goals for the Team. Review Breakdown of Food & Beverage, Room Rental and AV. Reconcile AV bills with Back-up, to Accounting. Print Top 50 Client Report each month, share with staff. Chart quarterly forecasts and Goas for “team”, each individual and the department Yearly forecast. Ensure minimums are adhered to Identify need dates to staff. Handle all VIP and Charity Events. Track Advertising Sites, Lost Business and Leads.

Catering Leads:

Weekly meetings to discuss status of Lead Inquiry sheets. Create Turndown and Lost Inquiry files to review future selling factors and menu pricing. Check all definite business booked for deposits, minimums, status and signatures.

Booking System :

Delphi. Social Tables. Oversee Training of new Managers.

Accounts:

All files have correct billing procedures, all paperwork signed by the client, credit card forms, policies, etc. All banquet events are turned definite, deposit/billing information filled out, detailed menus and set-up requests. Files have received a follow-up thank you card/call. All bills must be closed out properly via Accounting. Event Agreement is signed and filed for every client Resumes, Pre Cons and Post Cons. COIs updated and on file. Tax Exempt Report.

Menus:

Menus are printed accurately and comply with pricing. Comp Sets in your area to ensure your hotel packages/menus are correctly priced. Have Team visit comp sets to view their product and space. Be proactive toward increasing Revenue and Sales.

Marketing:

Building relationships with Vendors. Creating Marketing efforts. Cold Calling efforts. Performance Review.

Office:

Oversee Work Schedule and Daily Transactions. Weekend Office coverage and VIP events

Job Requirements:

Minimum of 4 years’ experience in sales/catering/conference services in a high volume setting Must be extremely detail oriented and organized Ability to multitask and prioritize Exceptional detail in follow-up Flexible work schedule (this position requires some nights and weekends) Ability to build and maintain strong relationships Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards Strong customer service orientation and skills Ability to think quickly and resolve problems Delphi experience preferred Strong computer skills

Job Details:

Senior level Full-time We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. This company does not and will not discriminate in employment and personnel practices on the basis of race, sex, age, handicap, religion, national origin or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.