Catering Sales Manager

Job Description

Full time<br><br>Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach<br><br>The Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeriah Beach with its unparalleled location, fresh approach to luxury and legendary personalized service, has exceeded the high expectations in the ultra- competitive Dubai market. At Four Seasons we believe that our most important asset is our team of employees. The Four Seasons has a tremendous commitment to the development and training of all employees. We ensure that the best packages and finest management structure are in place to guarantee a stable environment in which development is second nature for our employees. Successful Four Seasons candidates will be offered once- in-a- lifetime opportunity rich in personal and professional growth.<br><br>Four Seasons Dubai at Jumeirah Beach includes five outlets options – from the beachfront Sea Fu restaurant to the rooftop Mercury Lounge, and it includes 237 Dubai luxury hotel rooms – including 49 suites – subtle Arabic design motifs blend with cool, contemporary style, featuring soft backgrounds of blue or green. Dubai is the second largest of the seven Emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates, Dubai is located on the southern shore of the Arabian Gulf. Has a Sub- tropical, arid climate.<br><br><strong>Join our Team<br></strong><ul><li>Work on a team that is built on mutual respect, collaboration, excellent service.</li><li>Four Seasons provides employees with the same level of care that we expect to be shared with our guests.</li><li>Four Seasons have been ranked in FORTUNE Magazine’s 100 best companies to work for since 1998.<br></li></ul><strong><u>Responsibilities<br></u></strong><ul><li>Respond to inquiries and actively solicit new business with the intention of confirming profitable catering business and achieving Monthly Production Goals.</li><li>Uncover clients’ implied needs and wishes, and create highly customized proposals accordingly.</li><li>Create and conduct memorable site inspection experiences, showcasing the resort and setting it apart from the competition to maximize business capture, through intuitive selling.</li><li>Entertain event tastemakers on a regular basis</li><li>Coordinate the sales efforts between sales department and catering to insure proper utilization of function space to yield maximum revenues.</li><li>Finalize the requirements of confirmed bookings while maximizing revenue potential through up selling and ensuring effective communication both written (Resumes, BEO, Daily Reports) and personal contact with all departments for the success of the event. Ensure accuracy of Banquet Checks and provide bill review on completion of events. </li><li>Keep Director of Catering promptly and fully informed of all potential challenges or unusual matter so prompt corrective action can be taken where appropriate.</li><li>Supervise the execution of banquet events. Review all function space with banquet manager and when required head house attendant. Ensure satisfaction of clients throughout and at the outset of all events.</li><li>Respond according to the crisis management plan to any resort emergency or safety situation.</li><li>Comply with Four Seasons standards for sales and marketing, while working harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and planning committee. </li><li>Comply with Four Seasons’ Work Rules and Standards of Conduct.</li><li>Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors. <br></li></ul><strong><u>Preferred Qualifications And Skills<br></u></strong><ul><li>College Education preferred</li><li>Minimum 2-3 years previous catering sales experience in a luxury resort/hotel required</li><li>Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language</li><li>Strong selling and interpersonal skills</li><li>High level of creativity</li><li>Attention to detail</li><li>Ability to handle multiple tasks and make decisions in a fast paced client driven environment</li><li>Ability to work long and irregular hours, weekends and evenings<br></li></ul><strong>What to Expect: You Will….<br></strong><ul><li>Be part of a cohesive team with opportunities to build a successful career with global potential.</li><li>Have the opportunity to engage in diverse and challenging work.</li></ul>