Catering Manager

Company description

Join a hotel that is a member of the Accor network, whose group brings together more than 45 brands, 5,500 hotels, 10,000 restaurants and lifestyle destinations. Here, we believe in you and what you bring to the table. There are many opportunities for development and advancement. Every gesture, every smile, every action, contributes to creating a positive and memorable impact for our customers, our colleagues and also for our planet. Together, we embody the vision of responsible hospitality.

Take the opportunity to become a Heartist®, and let your heart guide you in this world, where life beats faster.

Job description

As catering manager, you are responsible for driving revenue through the acquisition, planning, and execution of all catering events. This role involves developing client relationships, creating customized catering proposals, coordinating with operations and culinary teams, and ensuring seamless event delivery that meets or exceeds client expectations.

You are responsible to significantly increase the hotel's market share and profitability in the highly competitive outdoor catering segment through aggressive sales strategies, new account acquisition, and impeccable data management.

Key responsibilities:

• New business acquisition: proactively identify, target, and secure high value catering opportunities.
• Large-scale corporate functions, gala dinners, and product launches.
• High-end private events, weddings, and social gatherings.
• Government and VIP events, leveraging a strong local network.
• Leisure events such as shows and exhibitions.
• School accounts.
• Cultivate and nurture strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers, event management agencies, and high-value corporate accounts to ensure repeat business.
• Develop and execute creative sales and marketing plans tailored to increase our presence and visibility in the off-site catering market.
• Serve as the critical link between the client and the operations team to ensure flawless execution of every event, maintaining the 5-star Movenpick standards at all times.
• Achieve and exceed aggressive individual and departmental revenue and profitability targets.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership experience in food & beverage required.
• Computer literate in Microsoft Windows applications required.
• University/college degree in a related discipline preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving abilities.
• Highly responsible and reliable.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cohesively as part of a team.
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.

Additional information

• Arabic and English language preferred.
• Remote location - Turaif, Saudi Arabia.