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Surrounded by vibrant city and ocean vistas, Huntley Santa Monica Beach hotel is an icon. With a calm residential vibe, our luxury hotel in Santa Monica sits by the beach and blends breezy Southern California surroundings with modern décor and playful style. The Huntley Hotel offers easy access to Santa Monica's acclaimed beaches, The Santa Monica Pier, and the Third Street Promenade. The hotel features 204 sophisticated rooms including 16 spacious suites designed by the innovative Thomas Schoos. Coveted amenities include rooftop dining at The Penthouse restaurant and lounge, 24-hour concierge service, and a modern fitness center. We are also a preferred meeting and intimate wedding destination with venues overlooking the brilliant oceanfront.

What You'll Do

You will be responsible for sales and operations of the private dining departments and spend your primary time on direct selling. As well as being a liaison between the restaurant and the hotel, and between the client and restaurant operations team. Responsibilities will also include staying current on industry trends, and you seek creative ways to infiltrate markets and accounts.

Some of your responsibilities include:

• Maintain appropriate balance of account maintenance, prospecting for new business, and build profitable relationships with clients.
• Produce marketing plan and assist in developing the annual sales budget with the restaurant team. Implement a monthly action plan to meet and exceed the budgeted sales goals.
• Prospecting, outside sales calls, and networking events are essential to meet goals and budget.
• Complete weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual production reports; as well as weekly and monthly sales activity reports.
• Assist the Director of Catering in developing specific goals and strategies in assigned territory to positively impact revenues.
• Detailed knowledge of property, space, capacities, concept, and food style (menus). Review and update menus, packages, and upgrades as requested to satisfy client needs and to maximize revenue.
• Be familiar with the hotel's competitive set and shared accounts.
• Communicate a clear sense of strategic direction and goals for the markets.
• Maintains accurate and detailed notes and traces for accounts within the PMS and Catering Database.
• Join and attend appropriate market organizations.
• Adhere to the "Sundown Rule" for all client correspondence.
• Supervise execution of banquets on occasion to include welcoming clients to the restaurant with proper hand-off to the operations team.
• Create menus for events, print and proof with the chef as needed.
• Attend weekly BEO and Events meetings on property with Department Heads.
• Expertise of the restaurant's overall layout, rate structure, and capacities.

Requirements

What You Bring

• 2+ years of hospitality experience, ideally within a restaurant or related banquet setting.
• Previously structured sales training course is a plus.
• You are highly creative, with strong sales and interpersonal skills!
• You have got excellent communication skills both internally and externally.
• Professional phone etiquette, writing skills, and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Well organized, detail-oriented, with excellent follow-up skills.
• Hotel: 3 years (Required)
• Events management: 5 years (Required)

Benefits

Medical Health Insurance

Free Meals

Dry Cleaning

On-Site Parking

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Vacation

Bonus pay

Commission pay

Tips