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The Four Seasons Hotel and Residences New Orleans is seeking candidates to join its Catering and Conference Services team as a Conference Services Manager. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about providing a memorable and unparalleled guest experience for our group sales clients.
Job Responsibility:
Sell and service group and catering events for the hotel
Work cohesively with the Banquet and Food & Beverage team to deliver seamless service
Drive revenue and exceed goals through upsells in Banquets food& beverage and Spa revenues to assigned groups
Forecast food & beverage events from assigned groups
Provide excellent customer service and exceed customer expectations
Manage and lead follow up on rooms and food & beverage attrition
Build and maintain a strong relationship with clients, understanding their needs and working with them through execution of their event
Manage all aspects of events, including the room setup, catering, and other special requests
Work closely with all departments to ensure seamless service delivery
Oversee the execution of event, troubleshooting any issues that may arise
Maintain budgets, communicating to clients about estimated expenses
Prepare and distribute event documents, such as Banquet Event Orders, Diagrams, Resume, Budget Estimates, and post-event reports
Lead Planning Site Visits.
Requirements:
At least 3 years of management experience within Catering or Conference Services is required
Bachelors Degree in Sales and Marketing, Business or similar discipline preferred
Salesforces/Delphi experience preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Attention to detail
Display exception negotiation and upselling skills
Ability to organize and to proficiently read, write and communicate in English
Have basic knowledge in technology including audio and visual equipment.
What we offer:
Comprehensive learning and development programs to help you elevate your craft
Competitive wages and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision and Retirement Plan)
Paid Time Off & 9 Paid Holidays, including Mardi Gras
401(k) Retirement Plan including Employer Matching Program
Exclusive discount and travel programs with Four Seasons worldwide
Complimentary Employee Meals prepared by our Banquets culinary team