Now Hiring - Catering Sales Manager - Relocate to the Beauty of McCall, Idaho! in Boise, ID

WHO ARE WE?

Discover Adventure at Shore Lodge Whitetail Club, just moments from the sandy shores of Payette Lake in the heart of the Salmon River Mountains and one of the best hidden ski towns to visit as designated by National Geographic. We are a 4-season hideaway, a mountain retreat that embodies the spirit of the destination. Our 77-room premier hotel features three acclaimed restaurants located in one of the most stunning environments in the country. Located 2 hours from Boise, Shore Lodge offers endless recreation, situated on the edge of the largest area of protected wilderness in the continental United States, near 3 major river systems and close to the best and most plentiful natural hot springs in the lower 48 states. Located just 10 minutes from Brundage Mountain, which Ski Magazine has credited with 'the best powder in Idaho' and provides lift-assisted access to more than 20 miles of mountain bike trails. If this sounds like your idea of Work and Play, join us…

CATERING SALES MANAGER SUMMARY

Our Catering Sales Manager loves booking, selling, planning and coordinating all banquets, recreation and meeting facilities within Shore Lodge, Whitetail Club and The Cove. This person successfully generates revenue by establishing new accounts, monitoring booking space, booking repeat business while keeping quality consistently high. They conduct catering sales presentations and catering sales calls and ensure that our clients and their guests receive the product and level of service which meets our exceptional standards in quality.

ABOUT YOU:

• You lead by example and are proud of your time management skills, you are a multi-tasking guru with the exceptional ability to be pulled off task and respond appropriately with follow up.
• You work with minimal supervision and prioritize your workload successfully juggling multiple priorities.
• You are acutely aware of the importance in effectively communicating client requests.
• Your clients say you are a trusted resource and an expert communicator with consistent attention to detail.
• Your team members enjoy working with you and see your positive contribution in their team environment and as such they remain highly energetic and enthusiastic.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO:

• Pursue and contract all wedding and special catering only events, draw up contracts between hotel and clients.
• Understand Shore Lodge’s demand and sources of business for each business segment. Balance these segments in accordance with supply and demand as well as annual goals and objectives.
• Take over handling of details of all contracted groups from sales team.
• Book and coordinate all events involving banquets, transportation requests, recreation venues and meeting facilities.
• Work closely with reservations team and front desk staff on group lodging needs.
• Plan details of each booking with the client in a timely and professional manner.
• Create custom menus to meet the needs of the client being mindful of the efficient flow of other food service venues and departments within the resort.
• Effectively create detailed and accurate banquet event orders, event schedules and associated group resumes and distribute to all departments in a timely manner.
• Have all BEOs signed by client prior to distribution to all applicable departments.
• Review final rooming lists, make special notes for VIPs, arrange for amenities and ensure accurate billing arrangements have been set up.
• Perform frequent correspondence with clients and maintain on-site communication with client during their event.
• Ensure product and service level standards are met and are consistent and exceptional in quality.
• Perform follow-up to ensure satisfaction and revue all group billing prior to submission for posting accuracy.
• Monitor and work closely with banquet department to ensure the BEO specifications are executed as per contract.
• Become well versed in all resort operations to be able to assist at all times.
• Gain an understanding to comfortably navigate the lodge’s property management system

• Maintain positive presence on behalf of Shore Lodge in the local community.
• All other duties as assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Commission pay

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

COVID-19 considerations:
Please see [please apply online] Question(s):

• Do you have a bachelors degree in Hospitality or related field?
• Do you have 2 years’ experience in a Hotel Catering Sales Manager Role?

Work Location: In person