Catering & Events Services Executive (Saudi National)

Sofitel Riyadh Hotel & Convention Centre (Opening Soon) Responsible for prospecting, soliciting and nurturing the social catering market from start to finish for our traditional event spaces. Conduct any/all site inspections as required. Organize convention booking and catering events from date of departure and maintain accurate activities within files consistently Obtain/confirm all event-related information (to include, but not limited to meeting specifications, audio visual, rooming lists, technical needs, exhibit needs, food and beverage requirements, etc.) with client, organize/distribute group resumes, conference agendas, event orders, floorplans, etc. to all operating partners accurately, and in a timely manner. Drive function space optimization/maximization, to ensure best utilization of space for guest experience and financial performance of department Initiate/follow up on billing procedures, ensuring deposits and/or credit applications are received within acceptable timeframes Conduct pre-conference/event meetings with clients and pertinent departments to confirm all relevant details are communicated Ensure guest/group experience while onsite, through personal interaction and attendance at functions throughout the stay. Must be flexible to accommodate irregular and/or extended hours. Attend necessary meetings within hotel that affect/are affected by the Catering, Conference Services &/or Events department Establish and maintain rapport with clients, prior to, during and post conference, exceeding their expectations and encouraging repeat business Play active role in local community through associations, memberships and involvement. Be an ambassador of the hotel within the local community Additional responsibilities, as outlined by Director

Relevant Catering & Conference Services experience within an upper upscale or luxury hotel and/or similar role Computer literate in Microsoft Window applications required Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal required Highly responsible, reliable and ethical. A reputation for honesty and integrity. Results oriented and highly motivated self-starter. Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times Ability to work days, nights and weekend; when necessary

Prospect, solicit and nurture the social catering market from start to finish for traditional event spaces. Conduct site inspections as required. Organize convention bookings and catering events from departure date and maintain accurate files. Obtain/confirm event information (meeting specs, audiovisual, rooming lists, technical needs, exhibit needs, food and beverage requirements, etc.) with client; organize/distribute group resumes, conference agendas, event orders, floorplans, etc. with operating partners in a timely manner. Drive function space optimization to maximize guest experience and department financial performance. Initiate/follow up on billing procedures; ensure deposits/credit applications are received timely. Conduct pre-conference/event meetings with clients and relevant departments to confirm all details. Ensure guest/group experience onsite through personal interaction at functions. Be flexible to accommodate irregular hours. Attend necessary hotel meetings affecting the Catering, Conference Services or Events department. Establish and maintain rapport with clients pre/post conference to exceed expectations and encourage repeat business. Represent the hotel in the local community. Take on additional responsibilities as directed by the Director.