Catering Manager

About Us

Within the sweeping panorama of the north Georgia foothills, Chateau Elan began with the planting of the vineyards in 1981.

From these lush vines has grown a 3,500 acre conference and leisure destination.

We welcome your interest in applying for a position with Chateau Élan Winery & Resort.

For many years, we have served our guests with the highest level of products and service in luxury resorts.

We owe our growth and success to our associates who have served our guests with dedication and pride.

The key to our continued growth is found in satisfying and exceeding our guests' expectations.

We look for people with personality, energy, enthusiasm, excellent grooming and commitment.

We nurture and train our associates throughout their tenure here.

They, in turn, provide the highest level of guest service making Chateau Élan the special place it is today.

Perks include but are not limited to discount hotel stays, discount spa services, discount golf, discount food and beverage, discount retail as well as access to the YouDecide® discount program.

YouDecide® offerings include negotiated pricing arrangements for vacation destinations, hotels, vacation planning, rental cars, movie tickets/rentals, consumer electronics, consumer goods and services, personal services and even discounts on cell phones and plans.

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information.

You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!

We value U.S.

military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Overview

Manage catering accounts to achieve guest satisfaction and drive revenue growth.

Responsible for soliciting new catering sales accounts, maintaining relationships with existing clients, and ensuring all revenue goals for food, beverage, and room rental are met or exceeded.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Prospect and solicit new and existing accounts to achieve or exceed revenue goals through telephone, email, outside sales calls, site inspections, and written communication.


* Understand and utilize monthly forecasting, annual budget processes, pace management, and productivity metrics to achieve financial targets.


* Apply yield management techniques and analyze historical data to maximize revenue and profitability.


* Evaluate catering business opportunities to ensure alignment with client expectations and hotel profitability.


* Conduct market research on competitors' products, services, and pricing to inform strategic business plans.


* Sell all aspects of the hotel, including room rental, A/V, and other revenue-generating services, to maximize account value.


* Build and maintain long-term client relationshi...