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About Us

Experience the Thrill of Downtown Salt Lake City at the Marriott Downtown at City Creek.

Join our vibrant team at the heart of Salt Lake City! Situated amidst the city's most beloved attractions, our hotel seamlessly blends modern style with the spirit of the great outdoors.

Located across from The Salt Palace Convention Center and a block from TRAX, we're at the epicenter of exciting conventions and group events.

This fast-paced environment provides a dynamic and rewarding workplace.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), discounted parking, and subsidized TRAX passes.

We are also committed to your professional growth, fostering a supportive environment that encourages career advancement.

Ready for Your Next Adventure? Apply today and discover a rewarding career at the Marriott Downtown at City Creek.

We're more than just a hotel; we're a community of passionate individuals dedicated to providing exceptional guest experiences.

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.

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Overview

Provide strategic leadership for the Catering Sales team to drive revenue, maximize profitability, and deliver exceptional client experience.

Responsible for developing and executing sales strategies, building strong client relationships, and ensuring catering events meet hotel standards and financial goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Lead, mentor, and manage the Catering Sales team, including recruiting, training, coaching, and performance management.


* Develop and implement strategies to achieve or exceed catering revenue goals, with a strong focus on forecasting, budgeting, and optimizing catering mix.


* Maximize profitability through effective yield management, evaluation of business opportunities, and optimization of catering mix and room rental contributions.


* Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring repeat and referral business by consistently delivering exceptional service and experiences.


* Partner with culinary and operations teams to create innovative, customized menus and event solutions that meet client needs while maximizing revenue.


* Oversee contracted services to ensure proper contribution to profits.


* Monitor catering sales performance, coach team members toward success, and maintain ongoing training programs.


* Collaborate with Marketing to develop targeted strategies for catering business generation.


* Identify and analyze market trends, competitive offerings, and client feedbac...