Catering chef Jobs in Boston, MA

Job Description Summary

The Catering Sales Manager sets the tone for Sonesta's Culture of Caring. We expect leaders to focus on creating amazing moments for guests and team members and dig deep to find ways to create success for their team.

The Catering Sales Manager is responsible for the leadership, effectiveness and productivity of the Banquet Services department. The role's primary responsibility is to drive results through their entire department.

The Catering Sales Manager will develop business through direct sales solicitation; secure new accounts, maintain existing accounts and execute tactical sales plans strategy to maximize the profitability of the hotel while maintaining guest satisfaction. Oversee client functions to ensure customer satisfaction.

Sonesta managers are charged with providing strategic vision, ensuring tactical execution, and actively managing their department to achieve the company's revenue and profitability goals and objectives.

The ideal candidate has a passion for building and motivating teams that achieve results. Sonesta managers are guest-focused (both internal and external), achievement-oriented leaders.

Job Description

Work Environment This position works mostly in a service environment, with some office time. Strong floor presence is required.

Physical Demands

• The person in this role may be exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly.
• The person in this role may be carrying, lifting or pulling items weighing up to 50lbs and pushing and / or pulling approximately 200lbs.
• The person in this role will be frequently standing up, bending, climbing, kneeling, and moving about the hotel.

Expected Hours of Work

Education and Experience

Principle duties and responsibilities (Essential Functions) include :

Guests - to ensure their total satisfaction Airlines, wholesalers, corporate accounts, travel agencies, ad agencies, etc. - to ensure repeat business, follow up on events, and generate new business Other contacts as needed (Professional organizations, community groups)

Participate in the preparation of the hotel's strategic plan, marketing plan and overall goals. Prepare monthly forecasts and annual plan for the division.

Manage the operating budget and achieve all revenue and expense targets. Assist with development, implementation, and execution of capital projects.

Interview, hire, and train staff. Provide constructive and consistent feedback and recommend disciplinary action when appropriate.

Responsible for ensuring success through the eyes of employees, guests, and owners.

Qualifications and Skills

A candidate for this position must possess the following applicable knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to demonstrate and provide applicable examples to support his / her competency.

Other :

WHO WE ARE

We are an organization made up of people, thoughts and ideas - all working towards fulfilling our simple mission : To wow every guest, team member, partner & community we operate in by delivering quality, value & amazing hospitality .

We will achieve our mission by being passionate about exceeding expectations - by being persistent, resilient, and constantly seeking new and creative ways to succeed. Doing the Right Thing and Going Beyond are our principles that guide everything we do.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This job description is subject to change at any time.

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees.

Additional Job Information / Anticipated

Pay Range

Benefits

Sonesta recognizes that benefits play a vital role in helping ensure the health and financial security of employees and their families. We offer a variety of benefits to our employees including :

Sonesta is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Upon submitting your application, please ensure you complete a full application in addition to attaching a resume. Incomplete applications received will not be considered.