Employee Communications Manager jobs in Louisiana

Description

The Windsor Court seeks a highly motivated and experienced Catering Sales Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for soliciting local companies and organizations for catering functions, providing catering/banquet services to groups with meeting room and catering needs, and overseeing the servicing of clients. 

Responsibilities:

- Negotiate with clients and achieve maximum revenue/profit potential while satisfying client needs

- Meet or exceed catering revenues as stated in the budget and assigned goals

- Develop and execute projects for assigned market areas to increase catering activity and volume

- Actively solicit and book Luxury events Market from multiple sources of leads

- Maintain and develop relationships with clients to ensure repeat business

- Ensure all catering events are executed flawlessly and to the client's satisfaction

- Manage and coordinate all aspects of catering events, including menu planning, staffing, and logistics

- Work closely with the culinary team to ensure high-quality food and beverage offerings

- Provide exceptional customer service to all clients and guests

Benefits: 

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full-time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following: 

· Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 

· Paid Time Off

· Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income 

· Term Life and AD&D Insurance 

· Employee Assistance Program 

· 401k Retirement Plan

· Discounted Parking

Requirements

- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field preferred

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in catering sales and event planning

- Proven track record of achieving sales goals and revenue targets

- Strong negotiation and communication skills

- Excellent organizational and time management skills

- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

- Knowledge of catering industry trends and best practices

- Proficient in Microsoft Office and catering software