Catering Manager – Inn at the Quay – New Westminster, BC

• Company: Inn at the Quay
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Level: Management
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Address: 900 Quayside Drive, New Westminster, British Columbia V3M 6G1
• Job Status: Permanent
• Positions Available: Catering Manager

THE
PROPERTY:

The Inn at the Quay has been at the heart of
tourism and business in the New Westminster area for the last 30 years.  With 126 water view guestrooms and over 2700
square feet of meeting space, our hotel is perfectly located in the heart of Greater
Vancouver, just 30 minutes from downtown. Our hotel is not just the best place
to stay, it is the best place to work! With close proximity to the New
Westminster Skytrain, great benefits 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, 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 exceling 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:

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Account prospecting, solicitation and development
via telephone, personal contact, outside calls, lunch appointments, sites,
correspondence, email and other means of communication to identify new business
to achieve personal and revenue goals.

·        
Being active in community affairs &
associations that contribute to the support of the hotel’s profile in the market
place.

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Preparing and presenting proposals/contracts in
Delphi in a prompt, professional, accurate and profitable manner.

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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.

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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.

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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
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.

·        
Strong literacy and computer skills, both verbal
and written. With Computer knowledge in: Excel, Word, group booking systems,
Delphi, Room Key, internet, email etc.

·        
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.

• Salary/Wage: $56,500 - $76,500

REASONS TO
APPLY

·          
An exceptionally fun work environment/team.

·          
Competitive compensation including Medical,
Dental and other health benefits.

·          
Recognition & Incentive Programs.

·          
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.

PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME TO:

Kathy MacKerricher

General Manager

Inn at the Quay

900 Quayside Drive

New Westminster, BC

V3M 6G1

kmackerricher@innatthequay.com

Job posting closing date: January 20, 2023

Thank
you for your interest in Atlific Hotels, however, only those considered will be
contacted for an interview.

ATLIFIC
HOTELS IS SUPPORTIVE OF WORKFORCE DIVERSITY AND ENCOURAGES APPLICATIONS FROM
ALL QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.

Post Date: January 18, 2023 Deadline for Application: January 20, 2023