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Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts · 1 day ago

F&B Sales Manager

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a luxury hospitality company dedicated to providing exceptional guest experiences. They are seeking an F&B Sales Manager responsible for generating business for private dining outlets and ensuring high service standards for events. This role involves coordinating event requirements, negotiating with clients, and collaborating with restaurant management to create custom menus.

HospitalityHotelLeisureRental PropertyTravel

No H1B

Responsibilities

Responsible for enforcing minimum spends and working with event organizer to plan the event

Responsible for enforcing the terms of sales letter of agreement and guiding meeting planners through the planning process

Communicate the needs and expectations of the client with all departments in the hotel

Negotiate with clients through the use of creative and attractive menu presentations and event proposals, to achieve both maximum revenue/profit potential and fulfillment of contractual responsibilities while satisfying client needs

Review all function spaces with banquet and restaurant teams to ensure satisfaction of clients at the outset of all events

Ability to find solutions to any issues that arise throughout the planning and event process

Work closely with restaurant management and culinary teams to create custom menus

Create sales packages to drive revenue

Qualification

Catering sales experienceFoodBeverage managementEvent planningComputerized operational systemsInterpersonal skillsBusiness acumenProblem solvingCommunication skillsAttention to detailFlexibility

Required

Must have previous restaurant or catering sales experience

Previous restaurant or resort experience required

College degree and 2+ years management or supervisory experience in Rooms or Food and Beverage Division, preferably in a luxury setting

Strong knowledge of the complexities of selling and competing with other mountain resorts and destinations

Ability to utilize computerized operational systems (PowerPoint, Ideas, Excel, Word, Outlook, FO system, Opera, and Salesforce (Golden Sales & Catering)

Self-starter, sound analyzer, and problem solver

Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills, with a strong sense of quality and a creative mindset

Ability to multi-task effectively, managing multiple projects while cognizant of deadlines and priorities

Develop and use good business acumen and demonstrate 'business operating skills

The ability to be vigilantly attentive to detail, monitor quality, and be obsessively service-oriented

The ability to be versatile, flexible, show stress management, manage criticism, and manage conflict effectively

Must have excellent interpersonal skills

The ability to be a public ambassador for Four Seasons Hotels & Residences

Fluency in English is required for this location

This job requires applicants to have current work authorization in the in the United States