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Hotel De La Poste

• French Quarter, A Renaissance Hotel
  316 Chartres Street
  New Orleans, LA 70130
  97 Room Hotel
  Managed By Sage Hospitality Group
  Full-Time
  Why us?

Working at Hotel de la Poste in the heart of New Orleans vibrant French Quarter offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich culture and timeless charm of this iconic city. Newly transitioned from The W New Orleans, this soft-branded Renaissance hotel blends modern luxury with the distinctive, spirited essence of New Orleanswhere history, music, and cuisine converge. As a member of our team, you’ll be part of a dynamic atmosphere that celebrates the city’s lively energy and unparalleled hospitality, while offering guests an unforgettable experience surrounded by historic architecture, jazz-filled streets, and world-class dining.
Job Overview
Solicit, capture, plan and coordinate small meetings with 10 rooms or less, social and catering only functions, while maximizing the banquet space to meet and ideally exceed catering revenue goals. Position is responsible for finalizing catering only business. Recommends program and procedural changes.
Responsibilities
Solicit, negotiate and book new and repeat business through efforts (outside sales calls, telemarketing, mailings, networking, etc.) while maximizing banquet space to meet/exceed revenue goals.
Execute a territorial marketing strategy to capture the maximum amount of revenue and meet and ideally exceed sales goals.
Plan, upsell and detail the meeting/function with the client including: space requirements, times, equipment, menus, themes/decorations, etc.
Complete the contracts, prepare the appropriate paperwork, including banquet event orders, coordinate with the appropriate areas in the hotel and resolve any issues, complaints and problems to ensure a quality product delivery and customer satisfaction.
Prepare status and period end reports.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of corporate and hotel procedures, products and competition, including their strengths and weaknesses, to continually improve sales strategies and achieve goals.
Professional and positive communication to both guests and fellow associates.
Qualifications
Education/Formal Training
More than two years of post

• high school education
  Experience
  Experience required by position is from one to two full years of employment in a related position with this company or other organization(s).

Knowledge/Skills
Requires thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures of the catering, food and beverage, menu development and pricing.
Requires knowledge of the hotel’s policies and procedures and the ability to determine course of action based on these guidelines.
Requires ability to investigate and analyze current activities and/or information involving readily available data and indicating logical conclusions and recommendations.
Must possess communication skills in terms of the ability to negotiate, convince, sell and influence professionals and/or hotel guests.
Ability to drive to outside sales calls.
Excellent comprehension and literacy required to develop marketing plan, create menus and programs, etc.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Excellent hearing required for verbal interaction with guests and associates.
Excellent vision required for viewing set-ups.
Excellent speech communication skills required for verbal interaction with guests and associates.
Lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying

• tables, chairs, boxes (50 lb. maximum) occasionally.
  Bending/kneeling
• taping down cords, skirting tables, picking up floor after function, occasionally.
  Mobility
• ability to service clients on a moments notice, variable distances. Continuous standing
• function observation, client site inspections (one hour minimum to four hours maximum). Climbing
• up to 55 steps, 3-5% of 10 hours.
  Driving
• distance varies for sales calls (approximately 20%).

Environment
Work inside 70% of 10 hour day; outside 30% of 10 hour day.
Benefits
Eligible to participate in Sage bonus plan
Unlimited paid time off
Medical, dental, & vision insurance
Eligible to participate in the Companys 401(k) program with employer matching
Health savings and flexible spending accounts
Basic Life and AD&D insurance
Company-paid short-term disability
Paid FMLA leave for up to a period of 12 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Great discounts on Hotels, Restaurants, and much more.
Eligible to participate in the Employee Referral Bonus Program. Up to $1,000 per referral.
Posted April 23, 2025
Hotel De La Poste

• French Quarter, A Renaissance Hotel
  Modern Hotel In New Orleans, La Tucked In The French Quarter
  Escape to a lesser-known and enigmatic side of the city while remaining right at its heart from our luxury hotel in New Orleans. Hotel de la Poste
• French Quarter is the newest edition to the Renaissance brand.

Our accommodations blend jewel-toned bayou inspirations and the Quarter’s own musical and lively charms to create cozy, quiet and distinct nooks tucked away from nonstop hustle and bustle outside. Each visual element in our guest rooms tells a story-from Sazerac orange-tinted accents to murals recalling Cypress trees in the Mississippi Delta-while comfortable beds, luxury bath products and a sense of deep comfort round out your stay.