Catering Event Manager

Carneros Resort and Spa is looking for a dynamic, outgoing, motivated, detail-oriented teammate to join our Sales and Catering Team as the Catering Event Manager. The Catering Event Manager’s primary role is servicing wedding and social events.

Our Catering Event Manager is responsible for the management of wedding and social events including, but not limited to, planning site visits/calls, menu tastings, banquet event order and resume document generation, timeline construction, floor plan design, billing estimates and day of partnership with the client/client’s event planner. Room block management will be necessary on occasion. We are looking for someone with a detail oriented, collaborative, friendly personality with outstanding interpersonal skills. A successful Catering Event Manager has a good balance of professionalism and empathy to produce memorable, well planned and executed events.

Our Catering Event Manager has:

• a passion for weddings, events and hospitality
• articulate and attentive
• proven organizational capabilities
• graceful under pressure
• ability to problem solve and work independently in a changing and multi-tasking environment
• maintain consistent communication internally and throughout the hotel's operating departments
• a college degree or current affiliation with an accredited academic institution
• 2 years Catering/Sales/Hospitality experience (required)
• ability to work a varied schedule that includes evenings nights and weekends
• strong computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• experience in delphi/salesforce Amadeus software is a plus

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Effectively attain assigned meeting planner satisfaction scores revenue goals as well as food and beverage goals. 
• Proactively conduct solicitation calls conduct tours and entertain clients specific to needs respective to the assigned property. 
• Monitor and evaluate trends within your market segment.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive friendly courteous and service-oriented manner.
• Adheres to Aimbridge Hospitality’s established regulations company standards catering/meeting standards and related catering sales metrics.
• Develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel and applicable departments.
• Demonstrates ability to deliver banquet event orders on a timely basis (10 days) and ensure accuracy.
• Ensure changes are communicated timely to impacted departments/operations leaders. 
• Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations as applicable.
• May assist in implementing and/or participating in special promotions relating to direct sales segments i.e. sales blitzes etc.
• Attend daily/weekly/monthly meetings and any other functions required by management.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the General Manager or Director of Sales.

Welcome

Although there's plenty to do in the Napa Valley Wine Country, many of our guests find that once they're here, they don't want to leave. One of the best Napa Valley resorts, Carneros Resort and Spa makes it easy to settle in and relax, offering everything you need for a self-contained vacation.

ACCOMODATIONS

The Carneros Resort and Spa's design was based on cues from the local countryside - including barns, silos and ranchers' cottages – combined with stylish resort accommodations and modern interiors to capture the region's distinct charm as well as the needs of our sophisticated guests.Our Guests choose from one of our 86 luxurious cottages, 10 perfectly appointed two-bedroom suites or expansive 2 and 3 bedroom homes.

MAGNIFICENT POOLS

Relax at our infinity edge adult pool and hot tub overlooking the rolling hills and vineyards of Carneros or our family pool area with an elevated deck with shade trellis infinity edge lap swimming pool, children’s pool, hot tub and Snack Shack.

THREE FULL-SERVICE RESTAURANTS

Once you've settled in at Carneros Resort and Spa, you may never want to leave. Luckily, you don't have to, with an abundance of Napa Valley dining options located right on the premises.

Our Executive Chef takes full advantage of the finest local, organic, and sustainably raised ingredients. Our culinary garden allows us to pick the freshest ingredients right on our grounds, and we craft our own breads, pastries, and charcuteries. What we don’t make or grow onsite, we try to source within a 150-mile radius of the Resort for the ultimate in flavor and freshness.

As the global leader in third-party hotel management, our growing portfolio represents over 1,550 hotels in all 50 states and 22 countries, from top international lodging brands to luxury hotels, destination resorts and lifestyle hotels. Our associates around the globe are passionate about serving our guests and driving exceptional results, and thrive in a culture where everyone is inspired to be the best. Join a world of possibility with Aimbridge Hospitality.

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following:

• Now offering Daily Pay! Ask your Recruiter for more details
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
• Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k Retirement Plan