SALARY RATE OF PAY: 75K

The Sacramento Marriott located in Rancho Cordova is a unique Full Service hotel with 14,000 square feet of meeting space and full catering capabilities. On site is a Full service Starbucks offering discounts to our Team Members. We are a top ranked hotel on TripAdvisor Popularity in Rancho Cordova- Centrally located between Sacramento and Folsom with easy freeway & light rail access.

Sacramento Marriott Rancho Cordova is seeking a Senior Catering Manager to join our great team and enjoy all the benefits of our exciting hotel environment. This position is responsible for soliciting and servicing the business and social community, generating a high profile and quality perception in the catering market place. Must service the needs of Sales groups through close association with the Sales Department. Responsible for generating food, beverage and other revenues as directed by the Director of Sales & Marketing.

BENEFITS:

• Medical (Anthem/Kaiser)
• Dental (Aetna)
• Vision (VSP) and Life (The Hartford)
• Voluntary Benefits including Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Supplemental Life (The Hartford)
• 401K Retirement Benefits with 4% match and immediate 100% vesting (Transamerica)
• Vacation and Sick Pay
• Room Discounts with any Marriott Brand Hotel (31 different brand globally)
• Additional Room Discounts for select hotels within portfolio

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Catering Coordinator or Catering Manager. Catering experience at a hotel of similar size and quality to include 3-4 Diamond rating, 200 guestrooms or higher and at least 10,000 sq. ft. of space is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

The Catering Manager will need to demonstrate the following skills:

• Strong skills required for generating of group proposals and negotiation and issuing of sales contracts.
• Strong communication skills, a professional appearance, and presence.
• Proactive sales approach, assertive and fast-paced, driven to succeed.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, guests and other Team Members.
• Strong knowledge of computer systems to include Microsoft Office. Experience with Delphi system preferred.
• Understanding of market segment, competitors' strengths, weaknesses, economic trends, supply, and demand.

Sacramento Marriott is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please call 916-267-6715 or email Rebecca E. Garcia at rebecca.garcia@marriottranchocordova.com to let us know the nature of your request