Catering Sales Manager

About the location:

The Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru is looking for top talent to join our opening team.

About Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru

Strategically located between the Central Business District and Bengaluru International Airport, Four Seasons Hotel and Residences; stands tall in one of the most premium residential neighborhoods of Bengaluru, making it is India s first branded residences and a landmark destination of the Garden City. The expansive Embassy One development brings together luxury shopping, corporate office space and fine dining into Four Seasons premium living and world-class hospitality experience.

The Four Seasons Hotel & Residences are spread across two immaculately designed 30-story towers - The South & North Towers. The hotel comprises of 234 guest rooms, including 31 Executive Suites, a Presidential Suite and 13, 000 sq. ft. of Banquet Spaces.

An exciting addition to Bengaluru s culinary scene, the Hotel will introduce several unique dining outlets to the city, including the finest Asian Brasserie restaurant serving Chinese, Japanese and Thai cuisines; a specialty Bar with a bespoke concept serving artfully crafted Cocktails, an All Day Dining restaurant with a global street kitchen concept, a Lobby Lounge designed for social and business meetings and a Pool Bar offering innovative mocktails, cocktails and light meals.

With a spacious Ballroom, Meeting Rooms and Outdoor Lawns spread over 13, 000 square feet; the hotel will be the perfect destination for memorable celebrations and events.

The Hotel will also offer a state of the art Business center for business travelers, a haven of rejuvenation at the Spa, wellness-focused fitness Centre and a swimming pool offering respite from the city s hustle and bustle.

About Four Seasons

Founded in 1960, Four Seasons continues to define the future of luxury hospitality with extraordinary imagination, unwavering commitment to the highest standards of quality, and the most genuine and customized service. Currently operating 106 hotels and private residences in major city centers and resort destination in 43 countries, and with more than 60 projects in development, Four Seasons consistently ranks among the world s best hotels and most prestigious brands in reader polls, traveler reviews and industry awards.

Positions

• The Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru is looking for Catering Sales Manager. Candidates with passion for excellence, expertise in hospitality operations and proven sales experience are invited to apply for a career with Four Seasons. As a Catering Sales Manager, you will secure and service Catering Business from the Social and Corporate Market, through active and effective promotion, solicitation, and prospecting, while maintaining FS standards and maximizing revenue/profit potential. You will -
• Actively solicit new business and respond to inquiries with the intention of confirming profitable catering business and achieving Quarterly Sales Goals. Maintain an active trace/follow-up system on all inquiries and personal sales calls.
• Conduct property tours and entertain planners of meetings, social events, and weddings.
• Plan and/or attend and/or participate in meetings with hotel staff and clients, including but not exclusive to: Morning Operations Briefing, Morning CS Briefing, Resume Meeting, Banquet Event Order Meeting, Sales Meeting, Pre-Convention Meetings, Bi-Monthly Board of Operations, Menu Tastings, and Planning Visits.
• 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 program or event. Prepare a monthly booking report.
• Supervise the execution of banquet events. Review all function space with banquet manager and when required head house attendant. Ensure satisfaction of client at the outset of all events.

Requirements

College Education preferred

3-5 years previous catering sales and/or banquet assistant manager/captain experience.

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

Delphi Sales and Catering Computer Software, MS Word, Excel, and ability to use e-mail and the Internet.

Join Our Team

Join a team that is built on mutual respect, collaboration, creativity and a commitment to the highest quality of service. Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru provides guests with a haven of serenity and luxury in a bustling city. Four Seasons provides employees with the same level of care that we expect to be shared with our guests. We have been ranked in FORTUNE Magazine s 100 Best Companies to work for since 1998.

What to expect: You will

Be a champion of the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you

Be part of a cohesive team with opportunities to learn, grow and develop

Have the opportunity to engage in diverse and challenging work

Derive a sense of pride in work well done

Be recognized for excellence