Description

Here is a list of just some of the essential duties and responsibilities in this position:

• Proactively solicit and secure new business through networking, solicitation, site inspections and outbound sales calls.
• Negotiate and book new & repeat business through efforts while maximizing banquet space to meet/exceed revenue goals.
• Secure new accounts in the assigned market segment to contribute to enhancing, maximizing and maintaining a healthy portfolio of accounts.
• Plan, up sell and detail the meeting/function with the client including: space requirements, times, equipment, menus, themes/decorations, etc. Complete the contracts, prepare the appropriate paperwork, including banquet event orders, coordinate with the appropriate departments in the hotel, and resolve any issues, complaints and problems to ensure a positive experience at the property and customer satisfaction.
• Prepare proposals and/or contracts to advise prospective customers meeting space and/or banquet date, space availability, details of program and food & beverage minimum requirements.
• Maintain detailed files with signed Catering Agreements and BEO's for all catering and group events booked, ensuring minimum revenues are met.

Located in beautiful, downtown Chicago in the Lincoln Park district.

Crescent Hotels & Resorts stands out in our industry because of our passion for our people and the culture of hospitality. Our full-time associates enjoy competitive salaries and a generous benefit package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid vacation and personal time
• 7 paid holidays per year
• Membership in an exclusive employee travel program with special rates at Crescent Hotels nationwide

Crescent Hotels & Resorts believes in a career that flourishes with you. We also believe that wider experiences often provide a more enriching experience. We offer professional development, mentoring and training to help you get to where you want to go.

We can’t wait to welcome you to the Crescent Hotels / Hotel Lincoln Chicago Hotel team. Apply today!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)