Director of Banquets

Job description

Additional Information: This hotel is owned and operated by an independent franchisee, Concord Hospitality Enterprises. The franchisee is a separate company and a separate employer from Marriott International, Inc.  The franchisee solely controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment policies and practices, including hiring, firing, discipline, staffing, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  If you accept a position at this hotel, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Marriott International, Inc.

 

Description

We are hiring a Director of Banquets! FT $80,000

Responsibilities:

·  Know how to, understand, and direct Group Sales.
·  Solicit business, i.e. conventions, sports groups, reunions, etc.
·  Train Sales, Account, and Event Managers on their job responsibilities.
·  Develop sales strategies for group market segments.
·  Develop departmental budget to support group sales revenue.
·  Forecast potential group business for the hotel.
·  Know how to, understand, and direct Reservation Sales to.
·  Set room rates and restrictions to achieve sales, also with input from the General Manager.
·  Establish budgeted transient sales goals for the fiscal year (with input from the General Manager)
·  Solicit and oversee catering sales efforts of banquet space.
·  Train Catering/Sales Managers on their job responsibilities.
·  Develop catering/sales strategies.

Benefits

We offer competitive wages. Full-time associates are eligible to participate in a comprehensive benefit package, which includes medical/dental/vision plans, life insurance, ST/LT disability options, 401K options, tuition assistance, discounted room rates at Concord managed hotels, plus training & development and career advancement opportunities.

Why Concord?

Our culture is based on our five Cornerstones and they are what we consider our foundation: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability, and Fun. It’s important to us to provide a great work environment for our associates and we strive to hire the BEST associates in the market. At Concord, you can enjoy a culture where you are valued and our Associate First policy is a way of life. Utilize your hospitality talents with a Company that cares about you and your development. We do many fun things on property to stay engaged with our associates and show you we care about you.

If you are seeking a position where you can grow and be a part of a fun team, this job may be your answer. We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

 

This company is an equal opportunity employer.

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