Catering Sales Manager

Full time

Four Seasons Resort Dubai at Jumeirah Beach

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.

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 \xe2\x80\x93 including 49 suites \xe2\x80\x93 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.

Join our Team

Work on a team that is built on mutual respect, collaboration, excellent service.

Four Seasons provides employees with the same level of care that we expect to be shared with our guests.

Four Seasons have been ranked in FORTUNE Magazine\'s 100 best companies to work for since 1998.

Responsibilities

Lead weddings and social events

Respond to inquiries and actively solicit new business with the intention of confirming profitable catering business and achieving Monthly Production Goals.

Uncover clients\xe2\x80\x99 implied needs and wishes, and create highly customized proposals accordingly.

Create and conduct memorable site inspection experiences, showcasing the resort and setting it apart from the competition to maximize business capture, through intuitive selling.

Entertain event tastemakers on a regular basis

Coordinate the sales efforts between sales department and catering to insure proper utilization of function space to yield maximum revenues.

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.

Keep Director of Catering promptly and fully informed of all potential challenges or unusual matter so prompt corrective action can be taken where appropriate.

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.

Respond according to the crisis management plan to any resort emergency or safety situation.

Comply with Four Seasons standards for sales and marketing, while working harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and planning committee.

Comply with Four Seasons\xe2\x80\x99 Work Rules and Standards of Conduct.

Work harmoniously and professionally with co-workers and supervisors.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

College Education preferred

Minimum 2-3 years previous catering sales experience in a luxury resort/hotel required and minimum of 1 year in a managerial role

Candidates must be specialized in weddings and social events

Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language

Strong selling and interpersonal skills

High level of creativity

Attention to detail

Ability to handle multiple tasks and make decisions in a fast paced client driven environment

Ability to work long and irregular hours, weekends and evenings

Candidate must have catering sales experience witheen the UAE

What to Expect: You Will....

Be part of a cohesive team with opportunities to build a successful career with global potential.

Have the opportunity to engage in diverse and challenging work.

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