Catering Services Manager

Other Jobs To Apply

No other job posts for this day.

This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: North Carolina (USA)

Overview:

Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa

 

Grove Park Inn

 

The AAA Four-Diamond Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa is noted for understated elegance and southern charm; ten U.S. Presidents and countless luminaries from the worlds of art, entertainment, sports and politics have stayed at this hotel. The property offers sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains, delectable restaurants, a Donald Ross golf course, tennis and fitness center, award winning spa and spacious convention facilities.

 

Omni Grove Park Inn and Spa’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa may be your perfect match.

Job Description:

The Catering Services Manager prepares all event documentation and coordinates with Sales, property departments and the client to ensure consistent, high-level service throughout the planning, event and post-event phases of property events. This position handles a variety of events, primarily Weddings, Galas, local corporate and other social events. Our ideal candidate recognizes opportunities to maximize revenue by up-selling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events, serves as the event planner’s primary contact (following turnover) on property and is responsible for managing a seamless and exceptional guest experience.  Join our team and help make every event at the Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa a truly remarkable occasion.

 

This role is eligible for Omni's Work From Home Program! Omni Hotels & Resorts values our associate’s work/life balance and supports WFH options for our specific sales, service, revenue management and leader roles. After 90 days of employment, Catering Services Managers will be eligible to earn up to 1 WFH days.  Please note, this program is at the sole discretion of the GM/DOSM, and has additional guidelines to adhere to. 

Responsibilities:
    • Coordinate all aspects of catering events as assigned by the Director of Catering & Conference Services to include but not limited to: food and beverage requirements, timing of events, audio-visual requirements, special attention to guests, room type allocation, rooming list, amenities, function room set up, group transportation, type of check in, check out, special meal requests, outside vendors, arrival/departure manifests, complimentary rooms, billing instructions, authorized signatures, room deliveries, telephone and internet requirements, box storage and delivery, power requirements, key requirements, expected food and beverage outlet usage, group hospitality/office/registration desk requirements, entertainment, leisure activities, décor (to include floral) requirements.
    • Creates Banquet Event Orders (BEO’s) to review with the event planner. Receives signed event orders prior to group arrival.
    • Banquet Event Orders (BEO’s) to be accurate and distributed to relevant departments two weeks prior to event start time.
    • Partners with the culinary team to create customized menus to fit client’s needs as well as increase food and beverage revenues.
    • Prepares and reviews resumes for groups 10 days prior to arrival. Ensures all departments receive necessary information pertaining to the catering event at weekly resume meeting.
    • Verifies contracted banquet meeting rooms in order to guarantee proper space has been assigned and that meeting rooms can accommodate requested set-ups.
    • Verifies that all catering events adhere to company policies, fire department regulations, state liquor laws and other applicable government regulations.
    • Initiates the method of payment process and assist the credit manager in all accounting procedures.
    • Collects information to create master account estimates 90 days and 21 days prior to event.
    • Collects pre-payment for all contracted deposits at 90 days and 10 days prior to event.
    • Recommends appropriate “in-house” and/or preferred vendors for group related services to drive hotel revenue.
    • Participate in all regular and operational meetings as required, including daily Stand-Up meetings, BEO meeting and department meetings.
    • Proactively achieve consistently high Medallia scores through establishing a good rapport with the client, preparation work having been done accurately and being visible during the conference to ensure the client’s expectations have been met.
    • Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations
    • Generate high revenue yielding business for all contracted rooms, function space, and catered events.
    • Be aware of departmental revenue and up sell at every possible opportunity.
    • Responsible for accurately forecasting all food and beverage events, on a monthly and yearly basis.
    • During the event, will ensure the event arrangements are to the planner’s specifications. Ensures all on-site changes are managed efficiently.
    • Available to event planner during catering event through phone, email, and in person to trouble shoot any questions that arise.
    • Adhere to the Catering and Conference Services Department’s standard operating procedures.
    • Help establish and maintain hotel’s marketplace position at the city’s most elite venue within social and corporate communities.
    • Ensure all site inspections and client visits to the hotel are successful by planning carefully and communicating accurate details in advance to all departments.
Qualifications:
    • Flexible work hours to include weekend and holidays in order to meet the demands of a 24 hour operation
    • Excellent communication skills in all aspects: verbal, written and non-verbal
    • College Degree
    • Must have a minimum of 5 years experience in catering services in a in a luxury hotel or resort property
    • Appropriate, professional appearance and presentation
    • Strong computer knowledge, with technical ability and/or aptitude to fully use Microsoft Word, Delphi, Excel, Outlook, and other management systems
    • CMP Preferre

 

This offer from "Omni Hotels & Resorts" has been enriched by Jobgether.com and got a 78% flex score.
Back to blog

Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

3. WHAT IS "WORKING REMOTE" REALLY FOR YOU?

Many people want to work remotely because of the flexibility it allows. You can work anywhere and at any time of the day...

4. WHAT DO YOU NEED IN YOUR PHYSICAL WORKSPACE TO SUCCEED IN YOUR WORK?

With this question, companies are looking to see what equipment they may need to provide you with and to verify how aware you are of what remote working could mean for you physically and logistically...

5. HOW DO YOU PROCESS INFORMATION?

Several years ago, I was working in a team to plan a big event. My supervisor made us all work as a team before the big day. One of our activities has been to find out how each of us processes information...

6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

7. HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE FILES, LINKS, AND TABS ON YOUR COMPUTER?

Just like your schedule, how you track files and other information is very important. After all, everything is digital!...

8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

The day I watched Marie Forleo's film separating the important from the urgent, my life changed. Not all remote jobs start fast, but most of them are...

9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

Just as communication is essential when working remotely, so is organization. Because you won't have those opportunities in the elevator or a casual conversation in the lunchroom, you should take advantage of the little time you have in a video or phone conference...

10. HOW DO YOU USE TECHNOLOGY ON A DAILY BASIS, IN YOUR WORK AND FOR YOUR PLEASURE?

This is a great question because it shows your comfort level with technology, which is very important for a remote worker because you will be working with technology over time...