Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa
At Omni Amelia Island Resort & Spa guests can explore 3.5 miles of pristine beach and scenic marshlands while enjoying luxurious oceanfront accommodations, world-class resort pools, championship golf, full-service spa, endless dining options and family-friendly activities.
Omni Amelia Island Resort 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 Amelia Island Resort & Spa may be your perfect match.
Job Description To creatively solicit and upsell all hotel customers and to ensure that value paid is value received, not only in product, but in service and in ambiance. Responsibilities Solicitation of local catering events.Maximize Catering revenues from local catering groups and minimize erosion of check averages from price-sensitive groups. Communication of function-arrangements to all responsible hotel departments.Communication with clients prior to events to initiate, negotiate, and close contracts for all catered functions.Creation of profitable menus and distribution of client expectations to Food & Beverage Departments.Coordinate Catering support services (flowers, entertainment, decoration, A/V, valet parking, etc.) to provide complete client satisfaction.Maximize revenues for the hotel through upselling support services that pay the hotel commission or provide the services at a discount to the hotel.Physically double-check all function arrangements against specifications of client. Correct where necessary.Review event billing prior to bill being sent to client.Research and cost out new menu items.Client contact and effective communication to ensure repeat bookings.Develop and implement strategic plans to solicit new business and/ or maximize revenue for the hotel.Other duties as assigned by Director of Catering and Convention Services. Qualifications Previous Sales, Catering and/or Conference Services experience in the Hospitality industry required.Associates Degree or higher strongly preferred.Must be proficient in Microsoft programs.Previous experience with Delphi strongly preferred. Must be able to communicate effectively with clients and team members. Must be able to work cohesively with many departments - Sales, Culinary, Banquets, Front Office, etc. Position requires movement throughout interior and exterior of the resort.Must be able to operate office equipment - computer, copier, fax, printer. Must be able to sit for long periods of time, lift up to 25 lbs unassisted, manuever throughout resort when walking space with clients.Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity employer - vets/disability. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement
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