Catering Manager

**THE PROPERTY**:
The Dakota Dunes Resort opened in September 2020 and is a tribute in design to its Indigenous heritage. Located on traditional Whitecap Dakota Unceded Territory, nestled within a beautiful river setting and surrounded by gently rolling natural sand dunes, Dakota Dunes Resort is Saskatoon’s first full-service resort experience. With 155 inviting guestrooms and over 10,000 square feet of meeting space, our hotel is the perfect location for a restful stay or an inspiring meeting, just 20 minutes from downtown. The Dakota Dunes Resort is not just the best place to stay, it is the best place to work! With great benefits
- such as free transportation from the central Saskatoon area and amazing people, there are so many reasons to join our team!
**THE ROLE**:
We are looking for a dynamic and innovative person to join our management team as full-time **Catering Manager**. Responsible for the overall operation of the Catering department and reporting to the Director of Sales, the Catering Manager is involved in soliciting business as well as ensuring smooth execution before, during and after an event. Working closely with clients to ensure their event is a success, and following up for feedback afterwards is key to excelling in this role. If you are optimistic, proactive, enthusiastic, and have a proven track record as a dynamic leader who can achieve results, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities will include:
- Being active in community affairs &
associations that contribute to the support of the hotel’s profile in the market place.
- Preparing and presenting proposals/contracts in Delphi in a prompt, professional, accurate and profitable manner.
- Posting all meeting room, catering and audio-visual charges and following up on any accounting queries and problems.
- Generating new concepts for catering functions to attract additional business to the hotel.
- Ensuring that any and all new personnel are properly oriented and trained and that continuous development programs are established, implemented and maintained within the catering department.
- Working with the DOS &
Marketing/Atlific on promotional pieces required to assist in creating awareness and selling of hotel’s meeting space including seasonal pieces, social media or specials.
- Representing the hotel at trade shows, wedding fairs and other industry related associations.
- Preparing yearly marketing plan and budget for the catering department, always striving to achieve budget.
- Following all company and safety and security policies and procedures;
reporting accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager;
and completing safety training and certifications.
- Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with others. Ensuring adherence to quality expectations and standards.
- Maintaining a professional image at all times.
- Performing other reasonable job duties as requested by senior managers.
**THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE YOU HAVE**:
- At least 3 years experience within a Sales and Catering environment in a hotel or related hospitality operation.
- Post secondary education in Sales, Events or equivalent preferred.
- Highly energetic, assertive self-starter with well-developed sales skills including excellent negotiation, prospecting, presentation, and verbal &
written communication skills.
- Extremely detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Proven commitment to superior customer service.
- Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proven leadership skills which support an environment of employee growth and development and interdepartmental teamwork.
- Ability to work outside regular office hours when needed.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality of proprietary information and protect company assets.
**REASONS TO APPLY**
- An exceptionally fun work environment/team.
- Competitive compensation including Medical, Dental and other health benefits.
- As an independent hotel, the opportunity to be dynamic and creative in this role.
- Opportunity to meet a wide range of diverse people and organizations.
- Annual events.
- Being part of a fast-growing national company (Atlific Hotels) with locations across Canada allowing for growth potential.
- Accommodation discount with Atlific Hotels.
**Salary**:
$60,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Commuter benefits
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Store discount
- Vision care
Flexible Language Requirement:
- French not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location:
In person
Application deadline:
2023-08-18
Expected start date:
2023-08-14