Service and up-sell weddings, social events and large/small groups. Indian weddings are my specialty.

Sell and maximize catering revenues.Produce catering sales contracts, Banquet Event Orders, programs and effectively communicate this information to numerous hotel departments both orally and in written form in a timely manner.Gather appropriate signatures for contracts, banquet event orders and proposals.Gather written guarantees 72 hours in advance of function.Efficiently communicate all changes to all departments via change sheet and verbal communication.Check meeting rooms prior to client's arrival; greet clients and introduce to banquet staff.Collect deposits and maintain revenue records, correct bill prior to sending to client. Ability to deal with internal departments and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to diffuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.Thorough knowledge of hotel and meeting related services available to clients.Skill to compose professional documents to effectively correspond with clients, in-house departments and third parties. Knowledge of marketing plan and sales strategies and positioning of hotel.Ability to be a clean thinker, analyze and resolve problems proactively, exercising good judgement.Ability to be a self starter and to work without direct supervision.OTHER AREAS OF EXPERTISE1. Create and follow through on Marketing Plan action steps.2. Attend meetings as required.3. Conduct file purges and audits for repeat business.4. Physically assist with room turns, refreshes, as needed.5. Regular attendance is essential to the successful performance of this position due to the cyclical nature of the industry. Employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.6. Maintains professional attitude and appearance at all times.SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIRED

Sell and maximize catering revenues.Produce catering sales contracts, Banquet Event Orders, programs and effectively communicate this information to numerous hotel departments both orally and in written form in a timely manner.Gather appropriate signatures for contracts, banquet event orders and proposals.Gather written guarantees 72 hours in advance of function.Efficiently communicate all changes to all departments via change sheet and verbal communication.Check meeting rooms prior to client's arrival; greet clients and introduce to banquet staff.Collect deposits and maintain revenue records, correct bill prior to sending to client. Ability to deal with internal departments and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to diffuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.Thorough knowledge of hotel and meeting related services available to clients.Skill to compose professional documents to effectively correspond with clients, in-house departments and third parties. Knowledge of marketing plan and sales strategies and positioning of hotel.Ability to be a clean thinker, analyze and resolve problems proactively, exercising good judgement.Ability to be a self starter and to work without direct supervision.OTHER AREAS OF EXPERTISE1. Create and follow through on Marketing Plan action steps.2. Attend meetings as required.3. Conduct file purges and audits for repeat business.4. Physically assist with room turns, refreshes, as needed.5. Regular attendance is essential to the successful performance of this position due to the cyclical nature of the industry. Employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel.6. Maintains professional attitude and appearance at all times.SPECIFIC JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIRED