Catering Sales Coordinator

Description Reports to: Catering Director Supervises: No supervisory duties are included in this position. Classification: Non-Exempt Job Type: Full-time Pay Range: $29.00–$33.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience. Job Summary (Essential Functions) Help members plan special catered functions that meet their ideal and special needs. Interact closely with Catering Manager and others to ensure that financial goals are attained for each event. Job Tasks/Duties Responds to incoming catering and banquet opportunities for the club. Continually explores and contacts potential new sales sources as permitted by club’s bylaws. Makes banquet menu suggestions. Helps members plan special events, including menus, entertainment, theme, decorations, and other aspects that best meet their needs and will exceed their expectations. Represents members’ needs and interests on banquet function committees. Maintains current and accurate member files for all events. Assists the Catering Director in developing, implementing, and monitoring budget for the Catering Department; takes corrective actions as necessary to help assure that financial goals are met. Assists the Catering Director in developing, implementing, and monitoring the annual sales (marketing) plan for the Catering Department. Coordinates daily and weekly delivery of assigned banquet events. Compiles and manages various sales and other reports detailing the operation of the Catering Department. Attends staff meetings. Assists the Catering Director with special projects as assigned. Physical Demands and Work Environment Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time. Must be able to stoop, kneel and crouch. This position requires use of close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Benefits for Full-time Employees Medical Dental Vision Life / Accidental Death & Dismemberment Other Benefits Six paid holidays: New Years Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Christmas Club typically closed on Sundays 401(k) after 6 months - Club matches .50 on the dollar up to 4% of annual salary vacation - 1 week first year, 2 weeks second year . . . Paid Sick Leave - Accrued in accordance with California law sports chiropractor - 6 visits per year Requirements Education and/or Experience High School diploma or GED with at least a two-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management or related major. No degree but two years of experience in the catering and conference sales business or in the marketing of member or guest services. Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations Knowledge of food and beverage operations and principles of promoting and selling products and services. Ability to assess members’ or guests’ needs and evaluate their satisfaction following the function. The ability to gather and organize information using a logical and systematic process. The ability to devise unusual or creative ideas around a function’s theme and develop creative approaches to problem solving. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Use negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to finalize contracts. Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations. High School diploma or GED with at least a two-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management or related major. No degree but two years of experience in the catering sales business or in the marketing of member or guest services.