Catering & Events Services Executive (Saudi National)

Catering & Events Services Executive (Saudi National)

Location: Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre (Opening Soon), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Region: Luxury & Lifestyle

Job Description

• Responsible for prospecting, soliciting and nurturing the social catering market from start to finish for our traditional event spaces.
• Conduct any/all site inspections as required.
• Organize convention booking and catering events from date of departure and maintain accurate activities within files consistently
• Obtain/confirm all event-related information (to include, but not limited to meeting specifications, audio visual, rooming lists, technical needs, exhibit needs, food and beverage requirements, etc.) with client, organize/distribute group resumes, conference agendas, event orders, floorplans, etc. to all operating partners accurately, and in a timely manner.
• Drive function space optimization/maximization, to ensure best utilization of space for guest experience and financial performance of department
• Initiate/follow up on billing procedures, ensuring deposits and/or credit applications are received within acceptable timeframes
• Conduct pre-conference/event meetings with clients and pertinent departments to confirm all relevant details are communicated
• Ensure guest/group experience while onsite, through personal interaction and attendance at functions throughout the stay. Must be flexible to accommodate irregular and/or extended hours.
• Attend necessary meetings within hotel that affect/are affected by the Catering, Conference Services &/or Events department
• Establish and maintain rapport with clients, prior to, during and post conference, exceeding their expectations and encouraging repeat business
• Play active role in local community through associations, memberships and involvement. Be an ambassador of the hotel within the local community
• Additional responsibilities, as outlined by Director

Qualifications

• Relevant Catering & Conference Services experience within an upper upscale or luxury hotel and/or similar role
• Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal required
• Highly responsible, reliable and ethical. A reputation for honesty and integrity.
• Results oriented and highly motivated self-starter.
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times
• Ability to work days, nights and weekend; when necessary