Director of Catering Sales - DeVita & Hancock Hospitality

Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies, service procedures, and standards. Ensure that standards are maintained at a superior level on a daily basis.

• Directing sales team to maximize sales and bookings for both social and corporate sales. Assist and guide the sales process of weddings/special events and corporate.

• Contract Negotiations, Preparing Proposals, Working with Online Referral Programs, Preparing Contracts and Banquet Event Orders, and customized menus with the Chef.

• Carry an active sales load.

• Ensure the sales personnel is continually increasing awareness of East Wind.

• Assisting and guiding the sales process of weddings and special events, including but not limited to: A weekly action plan, Live Chat, Miscellaneous Lead Methods, Networking through Chambers, Community Events, and Bridal Shows.

• Meet overall revenue objectives.

• Manage advertising plans with Marketing.

• Hire and train the appropriate sales personnel to fit into the department and can achieve the appropriate results.

• Showcase first-class catering and service at events while working closely with clients to exceed expectations.

• Direct, manage and coordinate all phases of events from sales to the event planning to oversee a first-class experience. Being visible at events to interact with staff, clients, and their guests in a proactive and positive manner to create long lasting relationships.

• Attention to detail; Mature, professional interaction with associates, guests, and business contacts; Ability to work under pressure; Ability to prioritize work; Ability to keep confidences and keep work confidential; Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time.

Attire:

• Business formal attire classically, conservative coordinating, and name tag.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Wednesday to Sunday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wading River, NY 11792: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

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• Business formal attire classically, conservative coordinating, and name tag.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Schedule:

• Wednesday to Sunday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay