Catering & Events Manager

Job Description

Catering & Events ManagerWe are currently seeking for passionate and dynamic Sales professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our guests. As a Director of Catering & Events / Catering & Events Manager you are responsible to oversee day to day sales efforts of Catering and Events department with specific responsibilities for directing sales, training and maintaining systems in view of achieving the departmental and hotel targets, whereby your role will include key responsibilities such as: Monitor Event production and adjust activities, to achieve planned goals Plan, establish goals, and administer Events Office function to deliver qualified leads Develop active communication and close rapport with Rotana Sales Offices and other sources of sales / Events information & support Maintain timely and responsive communication with all accounts and prospects Handle all incoming group & banquet leads generated, jointly with the concerned sales division including all communication, negotiation and contracting required Assess group business to maximize contribution from available public space, generating room revenues whilst achieving banqueting budgets Yield all leads prior to the offer letter being sent out, in terms of, venue assigned or rates offered - especially in an area set up Ensure that Sales and Catering PMS is well managed, maintained and updated as per company policy & standards Ensure all Groups & Events are handled as per the policy and company standards Determine the discount rates & percentages, along with the Rev Res Managers and communicate negotiation currencies with all sales divisionsSkillsEducation, Qualifications & ExperiencesYou should be holding a bachelor degree in sales and be computer literate with effective and outstanding communication skills, both verbal and written.Knowledge & CompetenciesThe ideal candidate will be dynamic and a finisher with an eye for detail and the ability to drive through solutions. You are having a strong commercial orientation with broad business understanding and skills, equipped with a sharp intellect in order to focus on key issues with an attention to details and accuracy of information while possessing following additional competencies: Understanding the Business Influencing Outcomes Planning for Business Team Building Valuing Diversity Leading People Adaptability Drive for Results Customer Focus Managing Operations Job Location Dubai, UAE Years of Experience Min: 2 Located in the heart of Dubai Media City, Arjaan by Rotana features modern style luxurious home away from home comforts with world-class hospitality services; part of a multi-functional complex that includes an upscale office tower, a courtyard and food court. Arjaan Dubai is ideally located 15 km from Dubai International Financial City and 25 km from Dubai International Airport and a fe... w steps away from the Dubai tram connecting you to other parts of the city. Other attractions in the vicinity include the citys major shopping malls, golf clubs, the famous JBR district and Dubai Marina. Arjaan by Rotana Dubai has 242 tastefully furnished rooms, suites, studios and fully furnished Apartments. We cater to all your Business, Leisure, Family and Long-term requirements. The hotel rooms, suites and studios are perfect for your business and relaxing family getaway while enjoying the privacy of your own temperature controlled plunge pool in one of our 18 Premium Suites, Studios or Apartments. The one, two and three bedrooms, suites and apartments will offer you your home away from Home feel as they are fully equipped for your Long Term needs. Dining options include 24hrs room service, Veranda pool-side snack bar and Cilantro Restaurant; at Cilantro we serve delectable buffets for breakfast, lunch, Friday brunch and theme night dinner. Arjaan also has 6 fully equipped meeting rooms with the latest audio-visual equipment and wireless connection that are set to suit everybodys business needs. State-of-the-art Bodylines Fitness & Wellness Club, as well as a temperature controlled swimming pool for adults and children.

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