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Form of workPosition - Senior Catering Sales Manager (inc Special Projects)
Facility Name - Broward County Convention Center
Location - Fort Lauderdale, FL
POSITION: Senior Catering Sales Manager (inc Special Projects)
DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage
REPORTS TO: Director, Food & Beverage
FLSA STATUS: Salaried, Exempt
Summary
The Broward County Convention Center is undergoing an exciting time of change and growth with new shows booking and a +$1bn expansion nearing completion in 2025 - this includes a new HQ Hotel, currently the largest ballroom in SE USA, multiple meetings rooms, exhibition hall and a brand-new kitchen leading to a total 1.2 m sq. ft (under roof) of LEED Gold-certified space across the campus.
The Savor F&B team has a need for a dynamic and experienced Senior Catering Sales Manager, to grow with the facility, with responsibilities for Catering Sales for conventions, consumer shows, social catering, and special events.
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:
At the direction of the Director of Food & Beverage (DFB) or their assignee:
Special Projects and Social Catering
Using your extensive knowledge and network of connections take the lead in identifying:
potential Social Catering / Gala Events
partners to help execute the functions.
Networking events to meet potential clients and partners.
For all clients:
Client interfacing
Work with clients to understand their needs. Advise on standard menu selections OR work with culinary teams if special menus are required (including dietary needs)Create BEOs and invoices. Ensure payments and guarantees are solidified before events begin. Works with client and in-house teams to plan event setups/breakdowns including: Event management: physical room sets. Stewarding: equipment and food delivery
Bars: availability of product, equipment, and staff
Client (/F&B Sales): expected flow of event.
Planning:
< >Attend departmental BEO and planning meetings as required.
Attend building wide meetings as required.
Work with other departments including, but not limited to, Building Sales and Event Services.
During Event
< >Be onsite and available to the client during their event.
Assist and communicate changes to other departments in an expeditious manner.
Maintain consumptions and invoice updates and review with client daily.
Post event
< >Ensure all BEOs/consumptions/final invoices are completed within 72hrs after the event concludes.
Communicate with client to ensure any outstanding questions/concerns are resolved.
File appropriate documentation/reports to help future planning efforts.
Other skills and abilities
< >Monitors and manages the duties of Catering Sales Mangers as required.
Communicates efficiently and effectively. (Bilingual - English/Spanish - a plus)Effectively solves problems. Demonstrated ability to control costs.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to function in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
Ability to manage several direct reports.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and event management software.
Any other duties as required.
Education and/or Experience
< >Associate degree +5 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous management experience in a similar venue.
NOTE: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
TO APPLY
Apply at: {Insert link from RM here}
ASM GLOBAL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Facility Name - Broward County Convention Center
Location - Fort Lauderdale, FL
POSITION: Senior Catering Sales Manager (inc Special Projects)
DEPARTMENT: Food & Beverage
REPORTS TO: Director, Food & Beverage
FLSA STATUS: Salaried, Exempt
Summary
The Broward County Convention Center is undergoing an exciting time of change and growth with new shows booking and a +$1bn expansion nearing completion in 2025 - this includes a new HQ Hotel, currently the largest ballroom in SE USA, multiple meetings rooms, exhibition hall and a brand-new kitchen leading to a total 1.2 m sq. ft (under roof) of LEED Gold-certified space across the campus.
The Savor F&B team has a need for a dynamic and experienced Senior Catering Sales Manager, to grow with the facility, with responsibilities for Catering Sales for conventions, consumer shows, social catering, and special events.
Essential duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:
At the direction of the Director of Food & Beverage (DFB) or their assignee:
Special Projects and Social Catering
Using your extensive knowledge and network of connections take the lead in identifying:
potential Social Catering / Gala Events
partners to help execute the functions.
Networking events to meet potential clients and partners.
For all clients:
Client interfacing
Work with clients to understand their needs. Advise on standard menu selections OR work with culinary teams if special menus are required (including dietary needs)Create BEOs and invoices. Ensure payments and guarantees are solidified before events begin. Works with client and in-house teams to plan event setups/breakdowns including: Event management: physical room sets. Stewarding: equipment and food delivery
Bars: availability of product, equipment, and staff
Client (/F&B Sales): expected flow of event.
Planning:
< >Attend departmental BEO and planning meetings as required.
Attend building wide meetings as required.
Work with other departments including, but not limited to, Building Sales and Event Services.
During Event
< >Be onsite and available to the client during their event.
Assist and communicate changes to other departments in an expeditious manner.
Maintain consumptions and invoice updates and review with client daily.
Post event
< >Ensure all BEOs/consumptions/final invoices are completed within 72hrs after the event concludes.
Communicate with client to ensure any outstanding questions/concerns are resolved.
File appropriate documentation/reports to help future planning efforts.
Other skills and abilities
< >Monitors and manages the duties of Catering Sales Mangers as required.
Communicates efficiently and effectively. (Bilingual - English/Spanish - a plus)Effectively solves problems. Demonstrated ability to control costs.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to function in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
Ability to manage several direct reports.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and event management software.
Any other duties as required.
Education and/or Experience
< >Associate degree +5 years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Previous management experience in a similar venue.
NOTE: The essential responsibilities of this position are described under the headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Also, this document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
TO APPLY
Apply at: {Insert link from RM here}
ASM GLOBAL is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
