13 Catering Specialist jobs in Qatar

Competitive business today is all about making intelligent, informed decisions. As a Transaction Diligence professional, you will help make that happen. You will be an important part of our diversely talented, highly experienced team and work at the forefront of high-profile transactions. Our team of strategic advisors sits at the heart of a global Transaction Diligence network of specialists who deliver high-quality solutions to clients, helping them to meet their strategic goals. Our core work is due diligence, assessing a target company’s finances and business projections, identifying opportunities, risks, sensitivities, and potential mitigations, and reporting on these to our clients, their banks, investors, and other parties. The opportunity You will analyse the financial and operational results of companies targeted for sale by reviewing financial information and participating in interviews with management. You'll work effectively as a team member by demonstrating your commitment to quality, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication, and updating senior team members on progress. You'll also help to create a positive learning culture for other team members and support their development. As part of your role in the wider team, you’ll have a role to play in other team initiatives – for example, account management and recruitment. Your key responsibilities As a manager within the Transaction Support team, you will manage the project teams and work closely with all members as well as forming strong internal links within transaction support and other departments in EY. You will understand the key business drivers, co-developing our approach with the client, agreeing value measurements with the client, providing value to the client through insights, factual conclusions, and advice. You will plan, prepare, and review deliverables in various forms including Excel data books, written reports, presentations, and discussions with the client. You will understand the capabilities of the firm and look for opportunities to sell additional services to our clients. You will play a key role in business plan initiatives (e.g. key accounts, recruitment, and client service framework). You will take the responsibility for your own learning and development, provide coaching to others, and participate in upward feedback. Desired candidate profile Individuals with strong analytical skills will flourish in this environment, as you will regularly assist in researching technical accounting issues to evaluate implications on transaction valuation and structuring and prepare analyses of financial information to assess trends and fluctuations. Good communication skills will also be a key attribute for success within this role as you will be required to assist in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and develop and maintain productive working relationships with clients. To qualify for the role you must have Minimum of 5 years of experience in Transaction Support or due diligence Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualified Ability to analyse financial and non-financial information to formulate views and conclusions. Strong analytical, presentation, and report writing skills Excellent command of spoken and written English Ideally, you will also have Transactions / auditing experience Client facing experience from a professional services background Key Skills Analysis, Good Communication, Operations Employment Type :

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**Job Number** 24096073

**Job Category** Food and Beverage & Culinary

**Location** Le Royal Méridien Doha, Building No. 153 Street No. 347, Lusail, Qatar, Qatar VIEW ON MAP

**Schedule** Full-Time

**Located Remotely?** N

**Relocation?** N

**Position Type** Non-Management

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Ensure staff is working together as a team to ensure optimum service and that guest needs are met. Inspect grooming and attire of staff, and rectify any deficiencies. Complete opening and closing duties including setting up necessary supplies and tools, cleaning all equipment and areas, locking doors, etc. Inspect storage areas for organization, use of FIFO, and cleanliness. Complete scheduled inventories and stock and requisition necessary supplies. Monitor dining rooms for seating availability, service, safety, and well being of guests. Complete work orders for maintenance repairs.

Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees; and serve as a role model and first point of contact of the Guarantee of Fair Treatment/Open Door Policy process. Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications. Ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests’ service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support team to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards; and identify, recommend, develop, and implement new ways to increase organizational efficiency, productivity, quality, safety, and/or cost-savings. Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e.g., small print). Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (e.g., to identify defects). Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 50 pounds without assistance. Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination. Move through narrow, confined, or elevated spaces. Move up and down stairs and/or service ramps. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Related Work Experience: At least 2 years of related work experience.

Supervisory Experience: At least 1 year of supervisory experience.

License or Certification: None
- Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law._

At Le Méridien, we are inspired by the era of glamorous travel, celebrating each culture through the distinctly European spirit of savouring the good life. Our guests are curious and creative, cosmopolitan culture seekers that appreciate moments of connection and slowing down to savour the destination. We provide authentic, chic and memorable service along with experiences that inspire guests to savour the good life. We’re looking for curious and creative people to join our team. If you appreciate connecting with like-minded guests and have a deep desire to create memorable experiences, we invite you to explore career opportunities with Le Méridien. In joining Le Méridien, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. **Be** where you can do your best work, **begin** your purpose,** belong** to an amazing global team, and **become** the best version of you.

**Job Number** 23084608

**Job Category** Sales & Marketing

**Location** JW Marriott Marquis City Center Doha, Conference Centre Street, West Bay, Doha, Qatar, Qatar VIEW ON MAP

**Schedule** Full-Time

**Located Remotely?** N

**Relocation?** N

**Position Type** Management

**JOB SUMMARY**

Assists the property’s Banquets/Catering Department in the property's reactive and proactive sales efforts with a focus on group and catering accounts. The position contributes to achieving revenue goals and the financial performance of the department. Assists in implementing the brand’s service strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all aspects of the sales process. Position supports the administrative processes associated with the pre-event and post-event phases of an event and the associated transitions between all event phases. Assists the seamless turnover from sales to operations and back to sales while consistently delivering a high level of service. Ensures the team maximizes revenue opportunities by up-selling and accurately forecasting (catering and group rooms) all events.

**CANDIDATE PROFILE**

**Education and Experience**
- High school diploma or GED; 2 years experience in the sales and marketing, guest services, front desk, or related professional area.

OR
- 2-year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or related major; no work experience required.

**CORE WORK ACTIVITIES**

**Maximizing Revenue & Managing Profitability**
- Solicits/books local catering business and develops group business.
- Assists in completing and distributing catering sales revenue and operation budgets and revenue forecasting.
- Tracks booking goals on a weekly basis and compiles incentive reports for distribution to catering leaders.
- Ensures that booking guidelines are followed and that catering leaders are maximizing space and revenue.
- Supports management team in creating and implementing a catering sales/marketing plan addressing revenue, customers and market.

**Managing Sales Activities**
- Assists with selling, implementation and follow-through of catering promotions.
- Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposal, writing contract, customer correspondence).
- Sells menu items, beverages, wines, and facilities including destination services, business center, and audio-visual services.
- Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency of how and when to impose deadlines and delegate tasks.
- Ensures catering leaders are generating lost business reports.
- Manages the catering sales efforts for the property including local and group/catering business.
- Distributes catering and group contracts before group arrival.
- Understands competitor offerings and effectively sells against them.

**Providing Exceptional Customer Service**
- Interacts effectively with guests/clients, sales and kitchen, vendors, competitors, local community, catering associations and other property departments in order to ensure guest satisfaction.
- Supports company’s customer service standards and property’s brand standards.
- Participates in and practices daily service basics of the brand.
- Executes exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and ensuring their satisfaction before and during their program/event.
- Serves the customer by understanding their needs and recommending the appropriate features and services that best meet their needs and exceed their expectations, while building a relationship and loyalty to the company.
- Gains understanding of the property’s primary target customer and service expectations; serves the customer by understanding their business, business issues and concerns, to offer better business solution both prior to, and during the program/event.
- Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law._
Marriott International portfolio of brands includes both JW Marriott and Marriott Hotels.

**Marriott Hotels**, Marriott International’s flagship brand with more than 500 global locations, is advancing the art of hosting so that our guests can travel brilliantly. As a host with Marriott Hotels, you will help keep this promise by delivering premium choices, sophisticated style, and well-crafted details. With your skills and imagination, together we will innovate and reinvent the future of travel.

**JW Marriott **is part of Marriott International's luxury portfolio and consists of more than 80 beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. JW believes our associates come first. Because if you’re happy, our guests will be happy. It’s as simple as that. Our h

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Job Description

Scope and Objectives

This position assists with the sales process maximizing hotel revenue and profitability aiming at achieving outside catering revenue goals, guest satisfaction and the financial performance. Responsible for prospecting and maintaining existing catering relationships to generate future business and servicing all catering pieces of business, with an emphasis on outside catering and assisting the team in other areas as and when required.

Focuses on building long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of sales objectives. Achieves personal sales goals.

Maintains a productive relationship with the Proactive Sales Team and Operations. Responsible for effective business processes with all sales related channels. Manages all outside catering enquiries, negotiating /contracting upsell, as well as site visits.

Primary Responsibilities

Managing Sales Activities

1. Acts in line with hotel sales efforts for the hotel related to outside catering business.
2. Qualifies new business leads and responds to incoming catering opportunities for the hotel. Standard response time is within 8 hours of receiving enquiry.
3. Enters every new lead in Delphi.
4. Accurately forecasts catering revenues for every lead.
5. Utilizes the standard template for proposals, ensures sales process follows the handling guidelines.
6. Uses negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts.
7. Closes the best opportunities for the hotel based on market conditions and hotel needs.
8. Requests quotations from external selected suppliers (when and if needed) to provide a comprehensive quote according to the scope of work.
9. Delivers site inspections in a methodical fashion adhering to the core standards.
10. Hosts entertainments regularly building and strengthening relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings.
11. Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating and filing proposal, contract, customer correspondence).
12. Documents Contracts/Agreements for all events, following processes and procedures. Maintains files with all required information and/or documentation pre/post events (initial request, proposal, relevant information, signed contract, BEO’s, vouchers, etc.).
13. Ensures knowledge and understanding of Delphi system, and keeps up with any updates in the system.
14. Identifies operational limitations to be able to deliver according to what was promised.
15. Assists with selling and following-through on catering promotions.
16. Greets customer during the event phase and hands-off to the Event Operations team for the execution of details.
17. Ensures that events progress seamlessly by following established procedures, collaborating with other associates, and ensuring accuracy.
18. Ensures billing accuracy and conducts bill reviews with the clients prior to processing the final bill.
19. Responsible for Rewarding ALL Meeting Planner points posting upon completion of Eligibility Verification.
20. Responsible for event actualization in Delphi.
21. Uses his/her judgment to integrate current trends in event management and event design.
22. Solicits feedback from the property departments to identify areas for improvement to enhance the Event Planner’s and guests’ experience.
23. Adheres to all standards, policies, and procedures.

Maximizing Revenue & Managing Profitability

1. Understands the overall market - competitors’ strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc. and knows how to sell against them. Conducts competition check twice a year.
2. Maximizes revenue by up-selling packages and creative food and beverage offerings.
3. Gains understanding of the hotel’s primary target customer and service expectations.
4. Identifies and implements process improvements and best practices.
5. Ensures successful performance by increasing revenues, controlling expenses and providing a return on investment for the owner and the business.
6. Works with Cluster Director of Conference Services and Events and Sales Team to implement sales initiatives to stimulate new leads.

Building Successful Relationships

1. Works collaboratively with property Sales and Marketing colleagues, as well as other hotel departments to ensure sales efforts are coordinated, complementary and not duplicative.
2. Works with the management team to create and implement a catering sales plan addressing revenue, customers and market.
3. Works with the property’s Food and Beverage team to develop menus that drive sales.
4. Interacts effectively with vendors, competitors, local community, and other hotel departments (including Sales, Kitchen and Events) in order to ensure guest satisfaction.

Providing Exceptional Customer Service

1. Executes exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and ensuring their satisfaction with the service/program/event.
2. Serves the customer by understanding their needs and recommending the appropriate features and services that best meet their needs and exceed their expectations, while building a relationship and loyalty to Accor.
3. Monitors the effective resolution of guest issues that arise as a result of the sales process and channelling issues to property leadership and/or other appropriate stakeholders.
4. Serves as a link to introduce client to banquet contact.

Qualifications

Profile

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 2 years of experience in the event management or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 2-year experience in the event management, food and beverage, sales and marketing, or related professional area preferred.

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Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Job Description

Scope and Objectives

This position assists with the sales process maximizing hotel revenue and profitability aiming at achieving outside catering revenue goals, guest satisfaction and the financial performance. Responsible for prospecting and maintaining existing catering relationships to generate future business and servicing all catering pieces of business, with an emphasis on outside catering and assisting the team in other areas as and when required.

Focuses on building long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of sales objectives. Achieves personal sales goals.

Maintains a productive relationship with the Proactive Sales Team and Operations. Responsible for effective business processes with all sales related channels. Manages all outside catering enquiries, negotiating /contracting upsell, as well as site visits.

Primary Responsibilities

• Acts in line with hotel sales efforts for the hotel related to outside catering business.
• Qualifies new business leads and responds to incoming catering opportunities for the hotel. Standard response time is within 8 hours of receiving enquiry.
• Enters every new lead in Delphi.
• Accurately forecasts catering revenues for every lead.
• Utilizes the standard template for proposals, ensures sales process follows the handling guidelines.
• Uses negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts.
• Closes the best opportunities for the hotel based on market conditions and hotel needs.
• Requests quotations from external selected suppliers (when and if needed) to provide a comprehensive quote according to the scope of work.
• Delivers site inspections in a methodical fashion adhering to the core standards.
• Hosts entertainments regularly building and strengthening relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings.
• Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating and filing proposal, contract, customer correspondence).
• Documents Contracts/Agreements for all events, following processes and procedures. Maintains files with all required information and/or documentation pre/post events (initial request, proposal, relevant information, signed contract, BEO s, vouchers, etc.).
• Ensures knowledge and understanding of Delphi system, and keeps up with any updates in the system.
• Identifies operational limitations to be able to deliver according to what was promised.
• Assists with selling and following-through on catering promotions.
• Greets customer during the event phase and hands-off to the Event Operations team for the execution of details.
• Ensures that events progress seamlessly by following established procedures, collaborating with other associates, and ensuring accuracy.
• Ensures billing accuracy and conducts bill reviews with the clients prior to processing the final bill.
• Responsible for Rewarding ALL Meeting Planner points posting upon completion of Eligibility Verification.
• Responsible for event actualization in Delphi.
• Uses his/her judgment to integrate current trends in event management and event design.
• Solicits feedback from the property departments to identify areas for improvement to enhance the Event Planner s and guests experience.
• Adheres to all standards, policies, and procedures.
• Understands the overall market - competitors strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc. and knows how to sell against them. Conducts competition check twice a year.
• Maximizes revenue by up-selling packages and creative food and beverage offerings.
• Gains understanding of the hotel s primary target customer and service expectations.
• Identifies and implements process improvements and best practices.
• Ensures successful performance by increasing revenues, controlling expenses and providing a return on investment for the owner and the business.
• Works with Cluster Director of Conference Services and Events and Sales Team to implement sales initiatives to stimulate new leads.

Building Successful Relationships

• Works collaboratively with property Sales and Marketing colleagues, as well as other hotel departments to ensure sales efforts are coordinated, complementary and not duplicative.
• Works with the management team to create and implement a catering sales plan addressing revenue, customers and market.
• Works with the property s Food and Beverage team to develop menus that drive sales.
• Interacts effectively with vendors, competitors, local community, and other hotel departments (including Sales, Kitchen and Events) in order to ensure guest satisfaction.

Providing Exceptional Customer Service

• Executes exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and ensuring their satisfaction with the service/program/event.
• Serves the customer by understanding their needs and recommending the appropriate features and services that best meet their needs and exceed their expectations, while building a relationship and loyalty to Accor.
• Monitors the effective resolution of guest issues that arise as a result of the sales process and channelling issues to property leadership and/or other appropriate stakeholders.
• Serves as a link to introduce client to banquet contact.

Qualifications

Profile

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 2 years of experience in the event management or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 2-year experience in the event management, food and beverage, sales and marketing, or related professional area preferred.

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We are much more than a world leader. We are 240,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,100 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making “Feel Welcome” resonate as the finest hotel promise.

From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels' 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services.

Our Brands include:

-Raffles
-Fairmont
-Sofitel
-MGallery
-Grand Mercure
-Pullman
-Swissôtel
-Novotel
-Suite Novotel
-Mercure
-Thalassa sea & spa
-Adagio
-ibis
-ibis Styles
-ibis budget
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Company Description #BeLimitless We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities. By joining an Accor brand, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Do what you love; care for the world; dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

Job Description Scope and Objectives This position assists with the sales process maximizing hotel revenue and profitability aiming at achieving outside catering revenue goals, guest satisfaction and the financial performance. Responsible for prospecting and maintaining existing catering relationships to generate future business and servicing all catering pieces of business, with an emphasis on outside catering and assisting the team in other areas as and when required. Focuses on building long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of sales objectives. Achieves personal sales goals. Maintains a productive relationship with the Proactive Sales Team and Operations. Responsible for effective business processes with all sales related channels. Manages all outside catering enquiries, negotiating /contracting upsell, as well as site visits. Primary Responsibilities Managing Sales Activities Acts in line with hotel sales efforts for the hotel related to outside catering business. Qualifies new business leads and responds to incoming catering opportunities for the hotel. Standard response time is within 8 hours of receiving enquiry. Enters every new lead in Delphi. Accurately forecasts catering revenues for every lead. Utilizes the standard template for proposals, ensures sales process follows the handling guidelines. Uses negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts. Closes the best opportunities for the hotel based on market conditions and hotel needs. Requests quotations from external selected suppliers (when and if needed) to provide a comprehensive quote according to the scope of work. Delivers site inspections in a methodical fashion adhering to the core standards. Hosts entertainments regularly building and strengthening relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings. Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating and filing proposal, contract, customer correspondence). Documents Contracts/Agreements for all events, following processes and procedures. Maintains files with all required information and/or documentation pre/post events (initial request, proposal, relevant information, signed contract, BEO’s, vouchers, etc.). Ensures knowledge and understanding of Delphi system, and keeps up with any updates in the system. Identifies operational limitations to be able to deliver according to what was promised. Assists with selling and following-through on catering promotions. Greets customer during the event phase and hands-off to the Event Operations team for the execution of details. Ensures that events progress seamlessly by following established procedures, collaborating with other associates, and ensuring accuracy. Ensures billing accuracy and conducts bill reviews with the clients prior to processing the final bill. Responsible for Rewarding ALL Meeting Planner points posting upon completion of Eligibility Verification. Responsible for event actualization in Delphi. Uses his/her judgment to integrate current trends in event management and event design. Solicits feedback from the property departments to identify areas for improvement to enhance the Event Planner’s and guests’ experience. Adheres to all standards, policies, and procedures. Maximizing Revenue & Managing Profitability Understands the overall market - competitors’ strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc. and knows how to sell against them. Conducts competition check twice a year. Maximizes revenue by up-selling packages and creative food and beverage offerings. Gains understanding of the hotel’s primary target customer and service expectations. Identifies and implements process improvements and best practices. Ensures successful performance by increasing revenues, controlling expenses and providing a return on investment for the owner and the business. Works with Cluster Director of Conference Services and Events and Sales Team to implement sales initiatives to stimulate new leads. Building Successful Relationships Works collaboratively with property Sales and Marketing colleagues, as well as other hotel departments to ensure sales efforts are coordinated, complementary and not duplicative. Works with the management team to create and implement a catering sales plan addressing revenue, customers and market. Works with the property’s Food and Beverage team to develop menus that drive sales. Interacts effectively with vendors, competitors, local community, and other hotel departments (including Sales, Kitchen and Events) in order to ensure guest satisfaction. Providing Exceptional Customer Service Executes exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and ensuring their satisfaction with the service/program/event. Serves the customer by understanding their needs and recommending the appropriate features and services that best meet their needs and exceed their expectations, while building a relationship and loyalty to Accor. Monitors the effective resolution of guest issues that arise as a result of the sales process and channelling issues to property leadership and/or other appropriate stakeholders. Serves as a link to introduce client to banquet contact.

Qualifications Profile Education and Experience High school diploma or GED; 2 years of experience in the event management or related professional area. OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 2-year experience in the event management, food and beverage, sales and marketing, or related professional area preferred.

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Bachelor of Business Administration(Management) Nationality Any Nationality Vacancy 1 Vacancy Job Description Job Description Scope and Objectives This position assists with the sales process maximizing hotel revenue and profitability aiming at achieving outside catering revenue goals, guest satisfaction and the financial performance. Responsible for prospecting and maintaining existing catering relationships to generate future business and servicing all catering pieces of business, with an emphasis on outside catering and assisting the team in other areas as and when required. Focuses on building long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of sales objectives. Achieves personal sales goals. Maintains a productive relationship with the Proactive Sales Team and Operations. Responsible for effective business processes with all sales related channels. Manages all outside catering enquiries, negotiating /contracting upsell, as well as site visits. Primary Responsibilities Acts in line with hotel sales efforts for the hotel related to outside catering business. Qualifies new business leads and responds to incoming catering opportunities for the hotel. Standard response time is within 8 hours of receiving enquiry. Enters every new lead in Delphi. Accurately forecasts catering revenues for every lead. Utilizes the standard template for proposals, ensures sales process follows the handling guidelines. Uses negotiating skills and creative selling abilities to close on business and negotiate contracts. Closes the best opportunities for the hotel based on market conditions and hotel needs. Requests quotations from external selected suppliers (when and if needed) to provide a comprehensive quote according to the scope of work. Delivers site inspections in a methodical fashion adhering to the core standards. Hosts entertainments regularly building and strengthening relationships with existing and new customers to enable future bookings. Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating and filing proposal, contract, customer correspondence). Documents Contracts/Agreements for all events, following processes and procedures. Maintains files with all required information and/or documentation pre/post events (initial request, proposal, relevant information, signed contract, BEO s, vouchers, etc.). Ensures knowledge and understanding of Delphi system, and keeps up with any updates in the system. Identifies operational limitations to be able to deliver according to what was promised. Assists with selling and following-through on catering promotions. Greets customer during the event phase and hands-off to the Event Operations team for the execution of details. Ensures that events progress seamlessly by following established procedures, collaborating with other associates, and ensuring accuracy. Ensures billing accuracy and conducts bill reviews with the clients prior to processing the final bill. Responsible for Rewarding ALL Meeting Planner points posting upon completion of Eligibility Verification. Responsible for event actualization in Delphi. Uses his/her judgment to integrate current trends in event management and event design. Solicits feedback from the property departments to identify areas for improvement to enhance the Event Planner s and guests experience. Adheres to all standards, policies, and procedures. Understands the overall market - competitors strengths and weaknesses, economic trends, supply and demand etc. and knows how to sell against them. Conducts competition check twice a year. Maximizes revenue by up-selling packages and creative food and beverage offerings. Gains understanding of the hotel s primary target customer and service expectations. Identifies and implements process improvements and best practices. Ensures successful performance by increasing revenues, controlling expenses and providing a return on investment for the owner and the business. Works with Cluster Director of Conference Services and Events and Sales Team to implement sales initiatives to stimulate new leads. Building Successful Relationships Works collaboratively with property Sales and Marketing colleagues, as well as other hotel departments to ensure sales efforts are coordinated, complementary and not duplicative. Works with the management team to create and implement a catering sales plan addressing revenue, customers and market. Works with the property s Food and Beverage team to develop menus that drive sales. Interacts effectively with vendors, competitors, local community, and other hotel departments (including Sales, Kitchen and Events) in order to ensure guest satisfaction. Providing Exceptional Customer Service Executes exemplary customer service to drive customer satisfaction and loyalty by assisting the customer and ensuring their satisfaction with the service/program/event. Serves the customer by understanding their needs and recommending the appropriate features and services that best meet their needs and exceed their expectations, while building a relationship and loyalty to Accor. Monitors the effective resolution of guest issues that arise as a result of the sales process and channelling issues to property leadership and/or other appropriate stakeholders. Serves as a link to introduce client to banquet contact. Qualifications

Profile Education and Experience High school diploma or GED; 2 years of experience in the event management or related professional area. OR 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 2-year experience in the event management, food and beverage, sales and marketing, or related professional area preferred. Disclaimer: Naukrigulf.com is only a platform to bring jobseekers & employers together. Applicants are advised to research the bonafides of the prospective employer independently. We do NOT endorse any requests for money payments and strictly advice against sharing personal or bank related information. We also recommend you visit Security Advice for more information. If you suspect any fraud or malpractice, email us at RAFFLES We are much more than a world leader. We are 240,000 hoteliers with the same shared passion for welcoming. We take care of millions of guests in our 4,100 addresses and on our digital platforms. As an operator and franchisor (HotelServices), owner and investor (HotelInvest), we invest all our energy into making “Feel Welcome” resonate as the finest hotel promise.

From luxury to economy and in every corner of the globe, AccorHotels' 20 brands meet all the needs of business and leisure travelers seeking comfort, attention and high-quality services.

Our Brands include:

-Raffles -Fairmont -Sofitel -MGallery -Grand Mercure -Pullman -Swissôtel -Novotel -Suite Novotel -Mercure -Thalassa sea & spa -Adagio -ibis -ibis Styles -ibis budget -HotelF1

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Job Description

• Identify and develop new outside catering business opportunities.
• Respond to client inquiries, prepare proposals, and conduct site visits.
• Coordinate with culinary, F&B service, and logistics teams to ensure seamless event execution.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
• Ensure all events are executed in line with brand standards and guest expectations.
• Monitor event budgets, billing, and post-event follow-up.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote outside catering services.
• Maintain accurate records of all events, client preferences, and feedback.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in catering sales or event coordination, preferably in hospitality.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Knowledge of food and beverage operations and event execution logistics.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and event management software.

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion : We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor? We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit

Do what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

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Company Description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

Take the opportunity to become a Heartist, and let your heart guide you in this world where life beats faster.

Job Description

• Identify and develop new outside catering business opportunities.
• Respond to client inquiries, prepare proposals, and conduct site visits.
• Coordinate with culinary, F&B service, and logistics teams to ensure seamless event execution.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients to encourage repeat business and referrals.
• Ensure all events are executed in line with brand standards and guest expectations.
• Monitor event budgets, billing, and post-event follow-up.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to promote outside catering services.
• Maintain accurate records of all events, client preferences, and feedback.
  
  

Qualifications

• Proven experience in catering sales or event coordination, preferably in hospitality.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Knowledge of food and beverage operations and event execution logistics.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and event management software.
  
  

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.

Why work for Accor?

We are far more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are and you can find a job and brand that matches your personality. We support you to grow and learn every day, making sure that work brings purpose to your life, so that during your journey with us, you can continue to explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.

By joining Accor, every chapter of your story is yours to write and together we can imagine tomorrow's hospitality. Discover the life that awaits you at Accor, visit what you love, care for the world, dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS #J-18808-Ljbffr