Wedding & Social Events Manager

Wedding & Social Events Manager

Four Seasons Hotel Austin is seeking a Wedding & Social Events Manager to join our dynamic Sales & Marketing Team. The ideal candidate will have experience in selling and servicing Weddings and Social Events.

What you will do:

• Actively solicit new business and respond to inquiries with the intention of confirming profitable Social catering business and achieving Quarterly Sales Goals. Maintain an active trace/follow-up system on all inquiries and personal sales calls. Coordinate the sales efforts between sales department and catering to insure proper utilization of function space to yield maximum revenues.
• Finalize the requirements of confirmed bookings while maximizing food, beverage and rental revenue potential through up selling and ensuring effective communication both written (Resumes, BEOs, Daily Reports) and personal contact with all departments for the success of the event. Ensure accuracy of Banquet Checks and provide bill review on completion of program or event.
• Conduct property tours and entertain planners of social events and weddings. Host Menu Tastings, and Planning Visits.
• Supervise the execution of banquet events. Review all function space with banquet manager and when required head house attendant. Ensure satisfaction of client at the outset of all events.
• Plan and/or attend and/or participate in meetings with hotel staff including but not exclusive to: Morning Operations Briefing, Resume Meeting, Banquet Event Order Meeting, Monthly Board of Operations.

What you bring:

• 3-5 year's previous Wedding sales & Wedding servicing
• College degree preferred
• Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language
• Strong selling and interpersonal skills
• High level of creativity and attention to detail
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and make decisions in a fast paced client driven environment
• Delphi Sales and Catering Computer Software, MS Word, Excel, and ability to use MS Outlook e-mail and Teams

What we offer:

• FREE Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance after 30 days!!!
• Room night stays at Four Seasons Worldwide
• Employee meals prepared by the Four Seasons Culinary Team
• Dry cleaning and alteration of employee uniforms
• Parking in Downtown Austin during work shifts

Discounted:

• Discounted public transportation options
• Four Seasons beds and bedding
• Gold's Gym membership

Additional:

• Vacation, Sick, Twelve (12) Paid Holidays
• 401k participation with a company matching program
• 100% Company-Paid Parental Leave
• Growth opportunities within Four Seasons

Schedule & Hours:

The current schedule for this role is Tuesday through Saturday on-site. As a Manager, you will be required to work the necessary hours to facilitate the responsibilities of your role. A successful candidate will have a flexible schedule, ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

The greatest strength of Four Seasons is the diversity of our people. Celebrating diversity ensures a strong culture as we build on our foundation of the Golden Rule. The Four Seasons culture journey is continuing to grow with our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging focus.