El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, has been meticulously restored to capture all the romance and glamour that endeared it to both the local Santa Barbara community and visitors alike. Ninety-two quintessential, California-styled suites and bungalows, terraced grounds featuring seven-acres of gloriously landscaped gardens with sweeping views of Santa Barbara and the Pacific Ocean. Original architectural features have been lovingly restored, including the historic, trellis-lined Arbor and Lily Pond. Modern additions to the expansive outdoor zero-edge pool and a new beautifully appointed boutique spa enhance the journey for today's luxury-seeking guest. With our vast offerings, the opportunities to craft a unique career here are endless. As an Assistant Food and Beverage Manger at El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, you will uphold the highest standards of service, ensuring that every guest has an exceptional and memorable dining experience. In this role, you'll deliver culinary excellence by showcasing local flavors and ingredients, and work closely with talented chefs and culinary teams to develop and execute menus that reflect the destination and highlight the best of the local cuisine. If you're looking to develop your skills and be part of the future of luxury, this is your moment. Requirements Directly supervises employees in the The Dining Room, The Terrace, The Lounge, The Bar, and The Wine Room. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work. Exhibit a "hands on" approach to training, developing, and working alongside team members providing direction, support and communication to LQA service standards and ensure compliance through constant observations and feedback. Provide direction, support and communication to food and beverage team members to ensure complete guest satisfaction and attention to detail. Observe daily conditions of all physical facilities and equipment in the restaurant; make recommendations for corrections and improvements as needed. Control usage of all food and beverage items and appropriate usage of equipment, tools, and service equipment. Ensures the quality of food product, impeccable presentation, five-star service standards and guest relations standards. Comply with all hotel policies as noted in Employee Handbook. Ensures proper scheduling of team members-based business needs and communicates timely any changes or updates with team members. Follow up on labor standards based on business levels and work assignments daily. Ensures servers sections are done based on scheduled servers, runners, and attendants. Ensures proper set up of service stations before and during the service. Monitor seating pace and checks on table service detail constantly. Touch each table during meal periods and checks on satisfaction of guests. Is responsible for the cleanliness and tidiness of his/her uniform and personal hygiene. Acknowledge and receive guests in at the host stand. Taking pertinent information into the reservation platform. Guest name, phone number, amount in party and celebratory/allergy notes. Working engagement with guests not only table side, while working in the view of guests, ability to maintain eye contact with guests throughout resort. Also refer to 10,6,1 standard operation procedure. Ability to engage with guests over the phone and fulfill guest requests for reservations or property inquires over the phone. Maintain orderliness and cleanliness in all public areas, paying attention to details such as clean windows, empty trash containers, vacuumed carpets, swept patio floors, well-tended plants and fresh flower arrangements. Transport soiled dishes from dining room to kitchen and deposit them in proper placing. Clean all spillage during mealtime and at close. Assists team servers to deliver any tableside service including but not limited to serving plates, clearing plates, serving and removing glassware and performing water service. Ensures and holds daily line ups for each meal period; breakfast, lunch, and dinner 15 minutes before the meal period. Possess through knowledge of menu and the description of all dishes being served. Possess through knowledge of beverage and wine list and the description of all cocktails and wines being served. Responsible for efficient and smooth operation of Restaurant, Lounge, Bar and Pool Bar. Adhere to strict uniform and grooming standards, including nametags. Having thorough conversational knowledge of Hotel history and statistics Handle guest concerns and recognize and address potentially intoxicated, disruptive or undesirable guests. Use utilities and resources in a responsible manner to control wastage. Communicate relevant information to the department and necessary departments, timely, as appropriate. Comply with safe working practices, Health and Safety policy and ensure accidents/defects are reported immediately. Attend learning and development courses and complete eLearning modules, as required. Demonstrate and be a role model of Belmond's core values of Care, Confidence, Curiosity and Community. Benefits At El Encanto we pride ourselves on fostering a culture built on kindness, active listening, and genuine connections with our colleagues and guests. We offer a comprehensive range of compensation, perks and benefits including: Medical, Dental and Vision coverage. In addition, the company pays for basic life and AD&D as well as short term disability. Team members can choose additional coverage to include voluntary life/AD&D, spouse life/AD&D, dependent life, critical care, hospital indemnity, accident and flexible spending. The Company offers paid time off, sick pay, a 401(k) program with company matching, and an employee assistance program. Team members also enjoy free cafeteria meals and discounts on food and beverage, spa treatments, and retail boutique items. The Discovering Belmond program offers complimentary accommodation for team members while on leisure travel outside their region at any Belmond hotel and resort. It also offers food and beverage at a discounted rate. In addition to the complimentary offerings, discounted rates are available for safaris, trains and cruises. We strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. With a commitment to your ongoing development, you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry. Join us and be part of creating unforgettable moments for our guests, communities, and each other. This is your moment. Apply today! Salary $64,840 to $75,000
May 01, 2024
Full time
El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, has been meticulously restored to capture all the romance and glamour that endeared it to both the local Santa Barbara community and visitors alike. Ninety-two quintessential, California-styled suites and bungalows, terraced grounds featuring seven-acres of gloriously landscaped gardens with sweeping views of Santa Barbara and the Pacific Ocean. Original architectural features have been lovingly restored, including the historic, trellis-lined Arbor and Lily Pond. Modern additions to the expansive outdoor zero-edge pool and a new beautifully appointed boutique spa enhance the journey for today's luxury-seeking guest. With our vast offerings, the opportunities to craft a unique career here are endless. As an Assistant Food and Beverage Manger at El Encanto, A Belmond Hotel, you will uphold the highest standards of service, ensuring that every guest has an exceptional and memorable dining experience. In this role, you'll deliver culinary excellence by showcasing local flavors and ingredients, and work closely with talented chefs and culinary teams to develop and execute menus that reflect the destination and highlight the best of the local cuisine. If you're looking to develop your skills and be part of the future of luxury, this is your moment. Requirements Directly supervises employees in the The Dining Room, The Terrace, The Lounge, The Bar, and The Wine Room. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work. Exhibit a "hands on" approach to training, developing, and working alongside team members providing direction, support and communication to LQA service standards and ensure compliance through constant observations and feedback. Provide direction, support and communication to food and beverage team members to ensure complete guest satisfaction and attention to detail. Observe daily conditions of all physical facilities and equipment in the restaurant; make recommendations for corrections and improvements as needed. Control usage of all food and beverage items and appropriate usage of equipment, tools, and service equipment. Ensures the quality of food product, impeccable presentation, five-star service standards and guest relations standards. Comply with all hotel policies as noted in Employee Handbook. Ensures proper scheduling of team members-based business needs and communicates timely any changes or updates with team members. Follow up on labor standards based on business levels and work assignments daily. Ensures servers sections are done based on scheduled servers, runners, and attendants. Ensures proper set up of service stations before and during the service. Monitor seating pace and checks on table service detail constantly. Touch each table during meal periods and checks on satisfaction of guests. Is responsible for the cleanliness and tidiness of his/her uniform and personal hygiene. Acknowledge and receive guests in at the host stand. Taking pertinent information into the reservation platform. Guest name, phone number, amount in party and celebratory/allergy notes. Working engagement with guests not only table side, while working in the view of guests, ability to maintain eye contact with guests throughout resort. Also refer to 10,6,1 standard operation procedure. Ability to engage with guests over the phone and fulfill guest requests for reservations or property inquires over the phone. Maintain orderliness and cleanliness in all public areas, paying attention to details such as clean windows, empty trash containers, vacuumed carpets, swept patio floors, well-tended plants and fresh flower arrangements. Transport soiled dishes from dining room to kitchen and deposit them in proper placing. Clean all spillage during mealtime and at close. Assists team servers to deliver any tableside service including but not limited to serving plates, clearing plates, serving and removing glassware and performing water service. Ensures and holds daily line ups for each meal period; breakfast, lunch, and dinner 15 minutes before the meal period. Possess through knowledge of menu and the description of all dishes being served. Possess through knowledge of beverage and wine list and the description of all cocktails and wines being served. Responsible for efficient and smooth operation of Restaurant, Lounge, Bar and Pool Bar. Adhere to strict uniform and grooming standards, including nametags. Having thorough conversational knowledge of Hotel history and statistics Handle guest concerns and recognize and address potentially intoxicated, disruptive or undesirable guests. Use utilities and resources in a responsible manner to control wastage. Communicate relevant information to the department and necessary departments, timely, as appropriate. Comply with safe working practices, Health and Safety policy and ensure accidents/defects are reported immediately. Attend learning and development courses and complete eLearning modules, as required. Demonstrate and be a role model of Belmond's core values of Care, Confidence, Curiosity and Community. Benefits At El Encanto we pride ourselves on fostering a culture built on kindness, active listening, and genuine connections with our colleagues and guests. We offer a comprehensive range of compensation, perks and benefits including: Medical, Dental and Vision coverage. In addition, the company pays for basic life and AD&D as well as short term disability. Team members can choose additional coverage to include voluntary life/AD&D, spouse life/AD&D, dependent life, critical care, hospital indemnity, accident and flexible spending. The Company offers paid time off, sick pay, a 401(k) program with company matching, and an employee assistance program. Team members also enjoy free cafeteria meals and discounts on food and beverage, spa treatments, and retail boutique items. The Discovering Belmond program offers complimentary accommodation for team members while on leisure travel outside their region at any Belmond hotel and resort. It also offers food and beverage at a discounted rate. In addition to the complimentary offerings, discounted rates are available for safaris, trains and cruises. We strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. With a commitment to your ongoing development, you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry. Join us and be part of creating unforgettable moments for our guests, communities, and each other. This is your moment. Apply today! Salary $64,840 to $75,000
Delta Hotels by Marriott Seattle Everett
Everett, Washington
Job Description Delta Hotels by Marriott Seattle Everett 3105 Pine Street Everett, WA 98201 SALES & CATERING DIRECTOR (ON-SITE) The Delta Hotel by Marriott Seattle Everett is seeking an On-Site Sales & Catering Director. Do you love finding and capturing new business? Would you enjoy working on-site in a best-in-class premium Marriott hotel? The Delta Hotel by Marriott Seattle Everett ranks in the top five of the Delta by Marriott brand in guest service, and this gorgeous property has been featured in multiple brand commercials, humbly exhibiting its impressive spaces. At the 232-room Delta Hotel by Marriott Seattle Everett, you will develop relationships and increase sales with local area businesses and will lead a team of two Sales & Events Managers that sell as deployed and detail all groups and events for the property and its 14,000 sq ft of premium event space. In addition, you'll be supported by two above-property sellers who manage globally-priced accounts and target major group business opportunities on behalf of the hotel. If you've worked in a full-service Marriott property in the past, you know that having experience in CI/TY and Opera are a plus! If you haven't, Marriott's digital learning environment will walk you through the systems training you need in the first 6-8 weeks of the job. Leadership skills, organization, relationships, and proactive sales & negotiation acumen are key starting points for success in this role. ABOUT THE POSITION The On-Site Sales & Catering Director leads the property sales team, builds and maintains strong, relevant, relationships with existing and target business, and is responsible for the property sales team's coordination and planning for a successful experience, directly with clients, once booked, and detailing group and event space needs for existing Bookings made by others. This role is responsible for executing sales strategies and tactics to actively and personally solicit and procure new and existing business as deployed. ABOUT US At Hollander Hospitality, we align our people with their passion, providing award-winning service and memorable experiences. From the ground up, we build & renovate, own & operate, while recognizing that our team is our foundation and greatest asset. We are exceptional partners to one another, our guests, and our communities. We look for people who excel in their roles and are committed to delivering excellent experiences for guests. Proven through multiple awards from our partnering brands for outstanding guest service and meetings excellence, we deliver the best to our guests by creating a sense of belonging, empowerment, and support for our team members, coupled with their dedication, innovative spirit, and raw talent. STATUS: Full-time SCHEDULE: Primarily weekdays; occasional travel, evenings, and weekends. RATE OF PAY: $85,000 - $97,750 base salary annually Eligibility for company bonus program BENEFITS AND PERKS: Paid Time Off (PTO) Paycheck Advancement Program Supplemental Insurance Hotel Travel Discounts Employee Assistance Programs For eligible employees: Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D 401(k) Plan with Employer Match Employee Meals Employee Parking The Sales & Catering Director leads and executes property and local sales & catering responsibilities, and builds & maintains strong, relevant, relationships with deployed existing and target accounts on behalf of the hotel. This role is responsible for ensuring client requirements are met. This role regularly sells hotel rooms, meeting rooms and food and beverage through direct client contact. including securing new local accounts, maintaining existing accounts, and executing sales and marketing strategies to maximize the profitability of the hotel while ensuring client satisfaction, a positive team environment and positively influencing the reputation Hollander Hospitality and the hotel brand. Relationships Seeks out, develops and nurtures strategic internal and external relationships to increase revenues, service levels, and hotel awareness. Maintains excellent lines of communication with team members and clients to create clear expectations and robust relationships that increase morale, service levels, and trust. Promotes teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Oversees on-site sales department staff to attract, retain and motivate employees through hiring, training and developing, empowering, coaching and counseling, conducting performance, resolving problems, providing open communication vehicles, and disciplining and terminating employees as appropriate. Partners with Department Managers and General Manager to ensure proper staffing levels based on guest & attendee volume. Financial Returns & Responsible Business Completes forecasts, plans, and productivity reports for management. Participates in the preparation of the departmental operating budget and financial plans. Monitors budget and upsells products and services while minimizing waste to increase revenue. guest room, function space, food & beverage pricing, and hotel services within approved departmental booking guidelines. Lead Generation Creates and maintains effective property sales programs to support funneling new leads, maximizing current accounts and targeting new accounts with potential. Continuously pursues and regularly re-evaluates prospecting targets for all sellers based on results, the market, and established goals; maintains a strategic ranking of targets by priority and maximizing opportunity and closing potential. Attends appropriate networking events, leveraging participation to maximize lead-generation. Solution Selling Maintains knowledge of market trends and competition to create relevant selling strategies for current conditions. Evaluates and meets client needs, clarifying the decision-making process, and presenting tailored value propositions, maintaining appropriate follow-up. Follows-up on all business opportunities, making initial contact within two business hours. Works with on-site and above-property team members to increase sales. Negotiating Guides the negotiation process, identifying and leveraging optimal solutions in negotiations and implementing creative and effective sales solutions. Creates and provides best practices for sales, convention services, and Food and Beverage departments for meetings. Maintains consistent effectiveness, accuracy and timeliness with information communicated to others, including calculations, estimates, contracts, BEO's, group resumes, and other documents or communication sent to clients, partners and/or team members. Follows established hotel and company-wide policies and methods, including logging details, activities, and sharing information. Support Provides sales, catering, marketing, conference services, administrative support, and operational services as necessary. Directs and personally performs, as necessary, day to-day sales and conference/convention services activities; plans and assigns work and establishes performance and development goals for team members. Provides mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict and improve team member performance. Educates and trains team members in compliance with hotel, company, and brand, service behaviors and standards, as well as governmental regulations. Ensures staff has the tools, training and equipment to carry out job duties. Manages and maintains onsite sales and catering processes. Ensures group and event detailing is completed and properly executed. Qualifications: Experience & Education: Minimum of three years' experience conducting sales and negotiations. Experience in local business transient sales, group sales, and catering sales preferred. Driver's License & Insurance: Must have valid state driver's license and vehicle at time of hire. Must maintain vehicle insurance coverage as required by Hollander Hospitality. Knowledge of: Strong business travel and group rooms experience. Effective sales & negotiation acumen. Modern hospitality-sales strategies including conducting sales, evaluating & meeting customer needs, effective site tours, generating leads independently, saturating accounts, intermediaries and brand partners, maximizing systems & resources to drive results, and implementing effective objection handling solutions. Business evaluation techniques including net-profit calculations arithmetic during negotiations. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word, with basic skills in PowerPoint and Excel. Customer relationship management (CRM) software CI/TY, preferred. Hotel property management system (PMS) software Opera, preferred. Hotel RFP software CVENT, CI/TY, preferred. Skills & Ability to: Work on-site and perform duties from the property. Manage, train, coach, and lead onsite sales team members. Work well with above-property sellers. Solicit, book, and upsell banquet food & beverage. Detail all arrangements, suggesting menus, bar set up, room arrangements as per policy and procedure . click apply for full job details
May 08, 2024
Full time
Job Description Delta Hotels by Marriott Seattle Everett 3105 Pine Street Everett, WA 98201 SALES & CATERING DIRECTOR (ON-SITE) The Delta Hotel by Marriott Seattle Everett is seeking an On-Site Sales & Catering Director. Do you love finding and capturing new business? Would you enjoy working on-site in a best-in-class premium Marriott hotel? The Delta Hotel by Marriott Seattle Everett ranks in the top five of the Delta by Marriott brand in guest service, and this gorgeous property has been featured in multiple brand commercials, humbly exhibiting its impressive spaces. At the 232-room Delta Hotel by Marriott Seattle Everett, you will develop relationships and increase sales with local area businesses and will lead a team of two Sales & Events Managers that sell as deployed and detail all groups and events for the property and its 14,000 sq ft of premium event space. In addition, you'll be supported by two above-property sellers who manage globally-priced accounts and target major group business opportunities on behalf of the hotel. If you've worked in a full-service Marriott property in the past, you know that having experience in CI/TY and Opera are a plus! If you haven't, Marriott's digital learning environment will walk you through the systems training you need in the first 6-8 weeks of the job. Leadership skills, organization, relationships, and proactive sales & negotiation acumen are key starting points for success in this role. ABOUT THE POSITION The On-Site Sales & Catering Director leads the property sales team, builds and maintains strong, relevant, relationships with existing and target business, and is responsible for the property sales team's coordination and planning for a successful experience, directly with clients, once booked, and detailing group and event space needs for existing Bookings made by others. This role is responsible for executing sales strategies and tactics to actively and personally solicit and procure new and existing business as deployed. ABOUT US At Hollander Hospitality, we align our people with their passion, providing award-winning service and memorable experiences. From the ground up, we build & renovate, own & operate, while recognizing that our team is our foundation and greatest asset. We are exceptional partners to one another, our guests, and our communities. We look for people who excel in their roles and are committed to delivering excellent experiences for guests. Proven through multiple awards from our partnering brands for outstanding guest service and meetings excellence, we deliver the best to our guests by creating a sense of belonging, empowerment, and support for our team members, coupled with their dedication, innovative spirit, and raw talent. STATUS: Full-time SCHEDULE: Primarily weekdays; occasional travel, evenings, and weekends. RATE OF PAY: $85,000 - $97,750 base salary annually Eligibility for company bonus program BENEFITS AND PERKS: Paid Time Off (PTO) Paycheck Advancement Program Supplemental Insurance Hotel Travel Discounts Employee Assistance Programs For eligible employees: Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D 401(k) Plan with Employer Match Employee Meals Employee Parking The Sales & Catering Director leads and executes property and local sales & catering responsibilities, and builds & maintains strong, relevant, relationships with deployed existing and target accounts on behalf of the hotel. This role is responsible for ensuring client requirements are met. This role regularly sells hotel rooms, meeting rooms and food and beverage through direct client contact. including securing new local accounts, maintaining existing accounts, and executing sales and marketing strategies to maximize the profitability of the hotel while ensuring client satisfaction, a positive team environment and positively influencing the reputation Hollander Hospitality and the hotel brand. Relationships Seeks out, develops and nurtures strategic internal and external relationships to increase revenues, service levels, and hotel awareness. Maintains excellent lines of communication with team members and clients to create clear expectations and robust relationships that increase morale, service levels, and trust. Promotes teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Oversees on-site sales department staff to attract, retain and motivate employees through hiring, training and developing, empowering, coaching and counseling, conducting performance, resolving problems, providing open communication vehicles, and disciplining and terminating employees as appropriate. Partners with Department Managers and General Manager to ensure proper staffing levels based on guest & attendee volume. Financial Returns & Responsible Business Completes forecasts, plans, and productivity reports for management. Participates in the preparation of the departmental operating budget and financial plans. Monitors budget and upsells products and services while minimizing waste to increase revenue. guest room, function space, food & beverage pricing, and hotel services within approved departmental booking guidelines. Lead Generation Creates and maintains effective property sales programs to support funneling new leads, maximizing current accounts and targeting new accounts with potential. Continuously pursues and regularly re-evaluates prospecting targets for all sellers based on results, the market, and established goals; maintains a strategic ranking of targets by priority and maximizing opportunity and closing potential. Attends appropriate networking events, leveraging participation to maximize lead-generation. Solution Selling Maintains knowledge of market trends and competition to create relevant selling strategies for current conditions. Evaluates and meets client needs, clarifying the decision-making process, and presenting tailored value propositions, maintaining appropriate follow-up. Follows-up on all business opportunities, making initial contact within two business hours. Works with on-site and above-property team members to increase sales. Negotiating Guides the negotiation process, identifying and leveraging optimal solutions in negotiations and implementing creative and effective sales solutions. Creates and provides best practices for sales, convention services, and Food and Beverage departments for meetings. Maintains consistent effectiveness, accuracy and timeliness with information communicated to others, including calculations, estimates, contracts, BEO's, group resumes, and other documents or communication sent to clients, partners and/or team members. Follows established hotel and company-wide policies and methods, including logging details, activities, and sharing information. Support Provides sales, catering, marketing, conference services, administrative support, and operational services as necessary. Directs and personally performs, as necessary, day to-day sales and conference/convention services activities; plans and assigns work and establishes performance and development goals for team members. Provides mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict and improve team member performance. Educates and trains team members in compliance with hotel, company, and brand, service behaviors and standards, as well as governmental regulations. Ensures staff has the tools, training and equipment to carry out job duties. Manages and maintains onsite sales and catering processes. Ensures group and event detailing is completed and properly executed. Qualifications: Experience & Education: Minimum of three years' experience conducting sales and negotiations. Experience in local business transient sales, group sales, and catering sales preferred. Driver's License & Insurance: Must have valid state driver's license and vehicle at time of hire. Must maintain vehicle insurance coverage as required by Hollander Hospitality. Knowledge of: Strong business travel and group rooms experience. Effective sales & negotiation acumen. Modern hospitality-sales strategies including conducting sales, evaluating & meeting customer needs, effective site tours, generating leads independently, saturating accounts, intermediaries and brand partners, maximizing systems & resources to drive results, and implementing effective objection handling solutions. Business evaluation techniques including net-profit calculations arithmetic during negotiations. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word, with basic skills in PowerPoint and Excel. Customer relationship management (CRM) software CI/TY, preferred. Hotel property management system (PMS) software Opera, preferred. Hotel RFP software CVENT, CI/TY, preferred. Skills & Ability to: Work on-site and perform duties from the property. Manage, train, coach, and lead onsite sales team members. Work well with above-property sellers. Solicit, book, and upsell banquet food & beverage. Detail all arrangements, suggesting menus, bar set up, room arrangements as per policy and procedure . click apply for full job details
Delta Hotels by Marriott Seattle Everett
Everett, Washington
Delta Hotels by Marriott Seattle Everett 3105 Pine Street Everett, WA 98201 SALES & CATERING DIRECTOR (ON-SITE) The Delta Hotel by Marriott Seattle Everett is seeking an On-Site Sales & Catering Director. Do you love finding and capturing new business? Would you enjoy working on-site in a best-in-class premium Marriott hotel? The Delta Hotel by Marriott Seattle Everett ranks in the top five of the Delta by Marriott brand in guest service, and this gorgeous property has been featured in multiple brand commercials, humbly exhibiting its impressive spaces. At the 232-room Delta Hotel by Marriott Seattle Everett, you will develop relationships and increase sales with local area businesses and will lead a team of two Sales & Events Managers that sell as deployed and detail all groups and events for the property and its 14,000 sq ft of premium event space. In addition, you'll be supported by two above-property sellers who manage globally-priced accounts and target major group business opportunities on behalf of the hotel. If you've worked in a full-service Marriott property in the past, you know that having experience in CI/TY and Opera are a plus! If you haven't, Marriott's digital learning environment will walk you through the systems training you need in the first 6-8 weeks of the job. Leadership skills, organization, relationships, and proactive sales & negotiation acumen are key starting points for success in this role. ABOUT THE POSITION The On-Site Sales & Catering Director leads the property sales team, builds and maintains strong, relevant, relationships with existing and target business, and is responsible for the property sales team's coordination and planning for a successful experience, directly with clients, once booked, and detailing group and event space needs for existing Bookings made by others. This role is responsible for executing sales strategies and tactics to actively and personally solicit and procure new and existing business as deployed. ABOUT US At Hollander Hospitality, we align our people with their passion, providing award-winning service and memorable experiences. From the ground up, we build & renovate, own & operate, while recognizing that our team is our foundation and greatest asset. We are exceptional partners to one another, our guests, and our communities. We look for people who excel in their roles and are committed to delivering excellent experiences for guests. Proven through multiple awards from our partnering brands for outstanding guest service and meetings excellence, we deliver the best to our guests by creating a sense of belonging, empowerment, and support for our team members, coupled with their dedication, innovative spirit, and raw talent. STATUS: Full-time SCHEDULE: Primarily weekdays; occasional travel, evenings, and weekends. RATE OF PAY: $85,000 - $97,750 base salary annually Eligibility for company bonus program BENEFITS AND PERKS: Paid Time Off (PTO) Paycheck Advancement Program Supplemental Insurance Hotel Travel Discounts Employee Assistance Programs For eligible employees: Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D 401(k) Plan with Employer Match Employee Meals Employee Parking The Sales & Catering Director leads and executes property and local sales & catering responsibilities, and builds & maintains strong, relevant, relationships with deployed existing and target accounts on behalf of the hotel. This role is responsible for ensuring client requirements are met. This role regularly sells hotel rooms, meeting rooms and food and beverage through direct client contact. including securing new local accounts, maintaining existing accounts, and executing sales and marketing strategies to maximize the profitability of the hotel while ensuring client satisfaction, a positive team environment and positively influencing the reputation Hollander Hospitality and the hotel brand. Relationships Seeks out, develops and nurtures strategic internal and external relationships to increase revenues, service levels, and hotel awareness. Maintains excellent lines of communication with team members and clients to create clear expectations and robust relationships that increase morale, service levels, and trust. Promotes teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Oversees on-site sales department staff to attract, retain and motivate employees through hiring, training and developing, empowering, coaching and counseling, conducting performance, resolving problems, providing open communication vehicles, and disciplining and terminating employees as appropriate. Partners with Department Managers and General Manager to ensure proper staffing levels based on guest & attendee volume. Financial Returns & Responsible Business Completes forecasts, plans, and productivity reports for management. Participates in the preparation of the departmental operating budget and financial plans. Monitors budget and upsells products and services while minimizing waste to increase revenue. guest room, function space, food & beverage pricing, and hotel services within approved departmental booking guidelines. Lead Generation Creates and maintains effective property sales programs to support funneling new leads, maximizing current accounts and targeting new accounts with potential. Continuously pursues and regularly re-evaluates prospecting targets for all sellers based on results, the market, and established goals; maintains a strategic ranking of targets by priority and maximizing opportunity and closing potential. Attends appropriate networking events, leveraging participation to maximize lead-generation. Solution Selling Maintains knowledge of market trends and competition to create relevant selling strategies for current conditions. Evaluates and meets client needs, clarifying the decision-making process, and presenting tailored value propositions, maintaining appropriate follow-up. Follows-up on all business opportunities, making initial contact within two business hours. Works with on-site and above-property team members to increase sales. Negotiating Guides the negotiation process, identifying and leveraging optimal solutions in negotiations and implementing creative and effective sales solutions. Creates and provides best practices for sales, convention services, and Food and Beverage departments for meetings. Maintains consistent effectiveness, accuracy and timeliness with information communicated to others, including calculations, estimates, contracts, BEO's, group resumes, and other documents or communication sent to clients, partners and/or team members. Follows established hotel and company-wide policies and methods, including logging details, activities, and sharing information. Support Provides sales, catering, marketing, conference services, administrative support, and operational services as necessary. Directs and personally performs, as necessary, day-to-day sales and conference/convention services activities; plans and assigns work and establishes performance and development goals for team members. Provides mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict and improve team member performance. Educates and trains team members in compliance with hotel, company, and brand, service behaviors and standards, as well as governmental regulations. Ensures staff has the tools, training and equipment to carry out job duties. Manages and maintains onsite sales and catering processes. Ensures group and event detailing is completed and properly executed. Qualifications: Experience & Education: Minimum of three years' experience conducting sales and negotiations. Experience in local business transient sales, group sales, and catering sales preferred. Driver's License & Insurance: Must have valid state driver's license and vehicle at time of hire. Must maintain vehicle insurance coverage as required by Hollander Hospitality. Knowledge of: Strong business travel and group rooms experience. Effective sales & negotiation acumen. Modern hospitality-sales strategies including conducting sales, evaluating & meeting customer needs, effective site tours, generating leads independently, saturating accounts, intermediaries and brand partners, maximizing systems & resources to drive results, and implementing effective objection handling solutions. Business evaluation techniques including net-profit calculations arithmetic during negotiations. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word, with basic skills in PowerPoint and Excel. Customer relationship management (CRM) software - CI/TY, preferred. Hotel property management system (PMS) software - Opera, preferred. Hotel RFP software - CVENT, CI/TY, preferred. Skills & Ability to: Work on-site and perform duties from the property. Manage, train, coach, and lead onsite sales team members. Work well with above-property sellers. Solicit, book, and upsell banquet food & beverage. Detail all arrangements, suggesting menus, bar set up . click apply for full job details
May 07, 2024
Full time
Delta Hotels by Marriott Seattle Everett 3105 Pine Street Everett, WA 98201 SALES & CATERING DIRECTOR (ON-SITE) The Delta Hotel by Marriott Seattle Everett is seeking an On-Site Sales & Catering Director. Do you love finding and capturing new business? Would you enjoy working on-site in a best-in-class premium Marriott hotel? The Delta Hotel by Marriott Seattle Everett ranks in the top five of the Delta by Marriott brand in guest service, and this gorgeous property has been featured in multiple brand commercials, humbly exhibiting its impressive spaces. At the 232-room Delta Hotel by Marriott Seattle Everett, you will develop relationships and increase sales with local area businesses and will lead a team of two Sales & Events Managers that sell as deployed and detail all groups and events for the property and its 14,000 sq ft of premium event space. In addition, you'll be supported by two above-property sellers who manage globally-priced accounts and target major group business opportunities on behalf of the hotel. If you've worked in a full-service Marriott property in the past, you know that having experience in CI/TY and Opera are a plus! If you haven't, Marriott's digital learning environment will walk you through the systems training you need in the first 6-8 weeks of the job. Leadership skills, organization, relationships, and proactive sales & negotiation acumen are key starting points for success in this role. ABOUT THE POSITION The On-Site Sales & Catering Director leads the property sales team, builds and maintains strong, relevant, relationships with existing and target business, and is responsible for the property sales team's coordination and planning for a successful experience, directly with clients, once booked, and detailing group and event space needs for existing Bookings made by others. This role is responsible for executing sales strategies and tactics to actively and personally solicit and procure new and existing business as deployed. ABOUT US At Hollander Hospitality, we align our people with their passion, providing award-winning service and memorable experiences. From the ground up, we build & renovate, own & operate, while recognizing that our team is our foundation and greatest asset. We are exceptional partners to one another, our guests, and our communities. We look for people who excel in their roles and are committed to delivering excellent experiences for guests. Proven through multiple awards from our partnering brands for outstanding guest service and meetings excellence, we deliver the best to our guests by creating a sense of belonging, empowerment, and support for our team members, coupled with their dedication, innovative spirit, and raw talent. STATUS: Full-time SCHEDULE: Primarily weekdays; occasional travel, evenings, and weekends. RATE OF PAY: $85,000 - $97,750 base salary annually Eligibility for company bonus program BENEFITS AND PERKS: Paid Time Off (PTO) Paycheck Advancement Program Supplemental Insurance Hotel Travel Discounts Employee Assistance Programs For eligible employees: Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D 401(k) Plan with Employer Match Employee Meals Employee Parking The Sales & Catering Director leads and executes property and local sales & catering responsibilities, and builds & maintains strong, relevant, relationships with deployed existing and target accounts on behalf of the hotel. This role is responsible for ensuring client requirements are met. This role regularly sells hotel rooms, meeting rooms and food and beverage through direct client contact. including securing new local accounts, maintaining existing accounts, and executing sales and marketing strategies to maximize the profitability of the hotel while ensuring client satisfaction, a positive team environment and positively influencing the reputation Hollander Hospitality and the hotel brand. Relationships Seeks out, develops and nurtures strategic internal and external relationships to increase revenues, service levels, and hotel awareness. Maintains excellent lines of communication with team members and clients to create clear expectations and robust relationships that increase morale, service levels, and trust. Promotes teamwork and quality service through daily communication and coordination with other departments. Oversees on-site sales department staff to attract, retain and motivate employees through hiring, training and developing, empowering, coaching and counseling, conducting performance, resolving problems, providing open communication vehicles, and disciplining and terminating employees as appropriate. Partners with Department Managers and General Manager to ensure proper staffing levels based on guest & attendee volume. Financial Returns & Responsible Business Completes forecasts, plans, and productivity reports for management. Participates in the preparation of the departmental operating budget and financial plans. Monitors budget and upsells products and services while minimizing waste to increase revenue. guest room, function space, food & beverage pricing, and hotel services within approved departmental booking guidelines. Lead Generation Creates and maintains effective property sales programs to support funneling new leads, maximizing current accounts and targeting new accounts with potential. Continuously pursues and regularly re-evaluates prospecting targets for all sellers based on results, the market, and established goals; maintains a strategic ranking of targets by priority and maximizing opportunity and closing potential. Attends appropriate networking events, leveraging participation to maximize lead-generation. Solution Selling Maintains knowledge of market trends and competition to create relevant selling strategies for current conditions. Evaluates and meets client needs, clarifying the decision-making process, and presenting tailored value propositions, maintaining appropriate follow-up. Follows-up on all business opportunities, making initial contact within two business hours. Works with on-site and above-property team members to increase sales. Negotiating Guides the negotiation process, identifying and leveraging optimal solutions in negotiations and implementing creative and effective sales solutions. Creates and provides best practices for sales, convention services, and Food and Beverage departments for meetings. Maintains consistent effectiveness, accuracy and timeliness with information communicated to others, including calculations, estimates, contracts, BEO's, group resumes, and other documents or communication sent to clients, partners and/or team members. Follows established hotel and company-wide policies and methods, including logging details, activities, and sharing information. Support Provides sales, catering, marketing, conference services, administrative support, and operational services as necessary. Directs and personally performs, as necessary, day-to-day sales and conference/convention services activities; plans and assigns work and establishes performance and development goals for team members. Provides mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to help manage conflict and improve team member performance. Educates and trains team members in compliance with hotel, company, and brand, service behaviors and standards, as well as governmental regulations. Ensures staff has the tools, training and equipment to carry out job duties. Manages and maintains onsite sales and catering processes. Ensures group and event detailing is completed and properly executed. Qualifications: Experience & Education: Minimum of three years' experience conducting sales and negotiations. Experience in local business transient sales, group sales, and catering sales preferred. Driver's License & Insurance: Must have valid state driver's license and vehicle at time of hire. Must maintain vehicle insurance coverage as required by Hollander Hospitality. Knowledge of: Strong business travel and group rooms experience. Effective sales & negotiation acumen. Modern hospitality-sales strategies including conducting sales, evaluating & meeting customer needs, effective site tours, generating leads independently, saturating accounts, intermediaries and brand partners, maximizing systems & resources to drive results, and implementing effective objection handling solutions. Business evaluation techniques including net-profit calculations arithmetic during negotiations. Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word, with basic skills in PowerPoint and Excel. Customer relationship management (CRM) software - CI/TY, preferred. Hotel property management system (PMS) software - Opera, preferred. Hotel RFP software - CVENT, CI/TY, preferred. Skills & Ability to: Work on-site and perform duties from the property. Manage, train, coach, and lead onsite sales team members. Work well with above-property sellers. Solicit, book, and upsell banquet food & beverage. Detail all arrangements, suggesting menus, bar set up . click apply for full job details
Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements. Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts. Ensures compliance with and completion of all daily operational procedures by the Food and Beverage Department: Maintains food and beverage safety and quality based on hotel, Shaner, and Franchise specifications. Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company's business operations. Establishes, maintains, and trains standards and procedures for operations and safe working conditions in the department. Develops accurate and aggressive short and long range financial objectives for the Food and Beverage Department consistent with property objectives. Responsible for responding and handling all guest related issues pertaining to the department. Ensures communication with General Manager, all other Department Managers, Supervisors and Staff. Manages all aspects of employee performance to ensure productivity and a quality work environment. Maintains and is responsible for Food and Beverage Department's annual budget. Handle guest complaints ensuring guest satisfaction. Other duties as assigned. Responsibilities: Oversees management, budget, and operation of the food and beverage service outlets, catering services, and kitchen, and maintains liaison with sales department to ensure maximum profitability. Ensures all policies and procedures are enforced and adhered to. Directs subordinates accomplish goals and objectives of the operation. Must be knowledgeable about food and beverage service equipment and production practices. Ensures the proper preparation and service of food and beverages to the satisfaction of guest, hotel, franchise, Shaner, health, and safety standards. Qualifications: Minimum of five years' experience in a similar position. Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding. High school graduate or equivalent; degree in hospitality management, business, and/or culinary preferred. Safe food handling certification. Familiarity with Sales and Marketing tools, as well as food and beverage cost controls. Ability to read and interpret documents, such as B.E.O.'s, safety rules, procedure manuals. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus. Job Type: Full-time Pay: Starting at $75,000 with 15% bonus. Salary based on experience. Work Location : In person Benefits: Health insurance Paid time off 8 Paid holidays Marriott Hotel Discounts 2 Complimentary night hotel stays per year at any Shaner Hotel property 1 Complimentary meal per shift worked Located on bus and metro routes. Shaner Hotel Group Shaner Hotels is one of the foremost award-winning hospitality owner-operators and management companies in the hospitality industry. Our current portfolio consists of over 65 full-service, select-service, extended-stay and resort properties with more than 7,500 rooms in 14 states and four countries. We partner with the top Hospitality Brands including independent locations as well. We provide a variety of services for investors, hotel owners and brands-including hotel development, design and construction, e-commerce, and revenue management. You can find out more by visiting our website, !
May 02, 2024
Full time
Maintain and strictly abide by state sanitation/health regulations and hotel requirements. Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts. Ensures compliance with and completion of all daily operational procedures by the Food and Beverage Department: Maintains food and beverage safety and quality based on hotel, Shaner, and Franchise specifications. Be available to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts, as required to meet the needs of the Company's business operations. Establishes, maintains, and trains standards and procedures for operations and safe working conditions in the department. Develops accurate and aggressive short and long range financial objectives for the Food and Beverage Department consistent with property objectives. Responsible for responding and handling all guest related issues pertaining to the department. Ensures communication with General Manager, all other Department Managers, Supervisors and Staff. Manages all aspects of employee performance to ensure productivity and a quality work environment. Maintains and is responsible for Food and Beverage Department's annual budget. Handle guest complaints ensuring guest satisfaction. Other duties as assigned. Responsibilities: Oversees management, budget, and operation of the food and beverage service outlets, catering services, and kitchen, and maintains liaison with sales department to ensure maximum profitability. Ensures all policies and procedures are enforced and adhered to. Directs subordinates accomplish goals and objectives of the operation. Must be knowledgeable about food and beverage service equipment and production practices. Ensures the proper preparation and service of food and beverages to the satisfaction of guest, hotel, franchise, Shaner, health, and safety standards. Qualifications: Minimum of five years' experience in a similar position. Ability to satisfactorily communicate with guests, management, and co-workers to their understanding. High school graduate or equivalent; degree in hospitality management, business, and/or culinary preferred. Safe food handling certification. Familiarity with Sales and Marketing tools, as well as food and beverage cost controls. Ability to read and interpret documents, such as B.E.O.'s, safety rules, procedure manuals. Bilingual English/Spanish a plus. Job Type: Full-time Pay: Starting at $75,000 with 15% bonus. Salary based on experience. Work Location : In person Benefits: Health insurance Paid time off 8 Paid holidays Marriott Hotel Discounts 2 Complimentary night hotel stays per year at any Shaner Hotel property 1 Complimentary meal per shift worked Located on bus and metro routes. Shaner Hotel Group Shaner Hotels is one of the foremost award-winning hospitality owner-operators and management companies in the hospitality industry. Our current portfolio consists of over 65 full-service, select-service, extended-stay and resort properties with more than 7,500 rooms in 14 states and four countries. We partner with the top Hospitality Brands including independent locations as well. We provide a variety of services for investors, hotel owners and brands-including hotel development, design and construction, e-commerce, and revenue management. You can find out more by visiting our website, !