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The Azure Qiantang, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Hangzhou

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The Luxury Collection is a glittering ensemble of locally authentic hotels and resorts from around the world. Our hotel teams curate the world’s most enriching and desirable destination experiences. Our mission is to guide our guests, these seasoned travelers on transformative journeys that touch their spirits, enrich their lives and create lasting memories. If you are someone with an appreciation for evocative storytelling and a desire to provide genuine, personalized, and anticipatory service, then we invite you to join us on our journey and explore a career with The Luxury Collection.


JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the management of all aspects of the Catering department in accordance with company and brand standards. Coordinates details and menus for clients' functions and maintains budgeted revenues through solicitation of business. Monitors and controls financial and administrative responsibilities including asset protection. Ensures the highest level of service by training and developing staff and executing the requirements of events based on standards.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED; 3 years experience in the event management or related professional area.

OR

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 1 year experience in the event management or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Leading Catering Teams

• Demonstrates self-confidence, energy and enthusiasm.

• Understands how to manage in a culturally diverse work environment.

• Uses problem solving methodology for decision making and follow up.

• Demonstrates personal integrity, manages time well, and is highly visible in areas of responsibility.

• Builds a positive work environment by demonstrating self confidence, energy and enthusiasm.

Managing Catering Operations

• Interacts with other catering employees, customers and guests, vendors and suppliers.

• Demonstrates knowledge of all departments within the property.

• Communicates group needs to various departments within the property.

• Prompts handling of all inquiries within market and parameters.

• Creates written and verbal presentations effectively.

• Meet with the Chef prior to function to verify arrangements and to observe the quality of the food presentation.

• Meet with clients to plan their functions and highlight features of facility as well as available services.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

• Communicates all details of catering events to operating departments and customers.

• Manages the quality process in areas of customer service and employee satisfaction.

Supporting and Coordinating with the Sales and Marketing Function

• Qualifies business and tracks leads.

• Solicits and books meetings, conferences and catered corporate and social events.

• Finalizes and upsells catering arrangements for group/convention business.

• Negotiates and markets to drive sales and create profits.

• Identifies customer needs and all sales opportunities which ensure successful catering events.

Conducting Human Resources Activities

• Provides constructive coaching and counseling to employees.

• Directs the development, training, and mentoring of employees.

• Demonstrates knowledge of how and when to impose deadlines and delegate tasks.

• Motivates and provides a work environment in which employees are productive.

• Listens and responds to employee's needs.

• Manages group or interpersonal conflict situations effectively.

• Develops and manages hourly employees.

• Adheres to EEO and AA policies.

 
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Marriott International does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.
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Dir-Catering

Hangzhou, China

Full-time, Indefinite

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