Catering Sales Manager - Limelight Denver

Company Description

Owned and operated by Aspen Hospitality, Limelight Hotels are your home base in the places you want to explore most. The contemporary properties are set in the heart of authentic outdoor and urban communities, and each hotel is deeply connected to its surroundings - offering a unique adventure for every guest. The guest experience is an intentional journey and the elevated, yet unpretentious nature of the stay allows guests to feel nurtured and at ease. A constant across all properties is a commitment to sustainability, unmatched hospitality, and access to an Adventure Concierge to ensure a memorable stay. Limelight's pet-friendly hotels are located in Aspen, Colorado, just steps from the downtown core; Snowmass, Colorado, offering ski-in/ski-out access to the mountain; Ketchum, Idaho, near the base of Sun Valley's famed ski area and walking distance to town; and in Downtown Denver, Colorado, adjacent to Union Station. Two new Limelight Hotels are slated to open in Mammoth, California, and Boulder, Colorado in 2025. Learn more at www.LimelightHotels.com.

Job Description

Summary

The Catering Sales Manager is responsible for soliciting and promoting catering business for the hotel.

The budgeted salary range for this position is $56,000-$62,000. Actual pay will be dependent on budget and experience, all our salaried roles are eligible for bonus.

Job Posting Deadline

Applications for this position will be accepted until March 31, 2024.

Essential Job Functions

• Generate catering business using proactive sales activities in accordance with established hotel brand standards

• Responsible for the communicating details to assist in the successful execution of catering events

• Prospect for new business through solicitation, networking, cold-calling

• Improve hotel visibility by conducting outside sales calls/blitzes, attending trade shows and market segment related events

• Meet or exceed established monthly, quarterly and annual targeted sales goals and profit margins

• Maintain an active list of accounts to ensure continuous relationship development

• Develop and execute monthly focused and aggressive action plans

• Administer catering operations to include, but not limited to, guest service needs, soliciting accounts, negotiating contracts, merchandising, planning, systems management and forecasting

• Communicate event details and requirements with and provide input to team members to execute catering events effectively

• Evaluate guest needs and industry competitive set to provide input for operational changes necessary to ensure guest satisfaction

• Monitor client satisfaction scores in staff helpfulness, food quality and overall event while leading by example to exceed brand benchmarks

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos

• Ability to write advanced correspondence

• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization

• Ability to interpret and perform basic computer and POS system functions

Additional Information

Supervision Given and Received

Given: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Received: Works under direct supervision of the Director of Catering & Conference Services. Tasks are assigned according to specific procedures, and work is checked frequently. Instruction, advice and assistance are readily available.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• While in office: Ability to stand, type and sit at desk/computer for most of the work shift executing repetitive movements. No adverse or hazardous conditions. Not required, but preferred to be able to occasionally lift, push or pull 25 lbs. individually or with assistance.

• While supporting events: Ability to reach, crouch, kneel, stand, bend or be on your feet for extended periods of time. Regularly work in wet, cold, hot conditions requiring the use of protective apparel/equipment to prevent exposure to the elements and may be required to walk on slippery and uneven surfaces. Must be able to occasionally lift, push or pull up to 50 lbs. individually or with assistance (weight limits can vary according to position, but no more than 50).

Job Benefits

This position is categorized as a regular full-time position eligible for the following benefits:

Enrollment dates differ across the various programs.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Programs

• Flexible Spending Account Programs

• Life Insurance Programs

• Paid Time Off Programs

• Paid Leave Programs

• 401(k) Savings Plan

• Employee Ski Pass and Dependent Ski Passes

• Other company perks

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. By accepting a position with Aspen Skiing Company, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. To request accommodation during the application and interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 970-300-7700.

This job description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Aspen Skiing Company / ASPENX / The Little Nell / Limelight Hotel is an equal opportunity employer.

For an overview of Aspen Skiing Company's benefits and other compensation visit www.aspensnowmass.com/employment/benefits-and-perks

As of March 11th 2022, Aspen Skiing Company, ASPENX, The Little Nell, and The Limelight Hotels will no longer require all active employees to be fully vaccinated in the workplace. Read more about our policies as it relates to employee safety here