About Four Seasons:
Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.
At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
About the location:
Welcome to wine country luxury. In the food and wine capital of North America, Four Seasons welcomes you to a one-of-a-kind wine country resort set within a world-class vineyard. Discover innovative and seasonal cuisine at Michelin-starred Auro, holistic spa rituals at Spa Talisa and thoughtfully personalized Four Seasons service. Raise a glass to all the best in life as you soak in magnificent views of Napa Valley from this Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star resort.We're Hiring! Come join our Four Seasons Family! Does the idea of curating unique and memorable experiences interest you? Do you enjoy being on the cusp of market trends? Do you enjoy promoting local awareness through different media channels? You could be a great fit for our Sales & Catering Coordinator position.
About the role:
This role is responsible for providing administrative support primarily for sales managers: Travel Industry, Meetings Advantage, and Group Sales Managers, in addition Director(s), while being familiar with all aspects of the sales, catering and conference services planning process. Assist in the organizing of Travel Industry needs and act as a liaison with the resort’s ResComm/Reservations and Worldwide Reservations Operations (WRO) Call Diversion team members in conjunction with the Director of Sales and Marketing.
What you will do:
Receive and respond to incoming telephone calls in accordance with Four Seasons Standards and assist with overflow calls for Sales & Marketing, Food & Beverage, and Executive Office.
Prepare accurate written correspondence including letters, contracts, reports, and e-mails using MS Office/Outlook, Opera, and Golden Sales and Catering.
Type correspondence, reports, composition of letters, and memorandums; open, examine, sort, incoming mail and when appropriate gather information necessary for response; take and distribute departmental and divisional meeting minutes.
Maintain Golden Sales and Catering accounts, including traces, creating and updating bookings, manipulating events in the function diary and the preparation of Banquet Event Orders (BEO), and resumes if needed.
Coordinate with ResComm and WRO to support Travel Industry Sales Manager with reservations needs.
Access and utilize the preferred partner database to keep abreast of current agencies and agents.
Use BI – Advisory ID and Hotel Sales Desk for tracking preferred partner production, and all manager production.
Assist with BEO, resume and site form creation and distribution.
Assist with menu creation and distribution.
Complete distribution of Sales and Catering correspondence to the resort operating departments as required. Examples: Amenity Cards, Preferred Partner Letters, and Resumes.
Maintain the various Sales and Catering/Conference Services file systems, both electronic and paper, including Account Files, Program Evaluation Database, Master binders for BEO and Resumes.
Maintain a working knowledge of Golden Sales and Catering System and help group sales and meetings advantage mangers input data correctly.
Managed RFP tool and is part of the lead catching team.
Maintain files, schedules, and calendars for management members of the Sales and Marketing Division; coordinate, set and confirm interviews and appointments.
Assist in completing special projects which may include mailings, competitive surveys, or other assigned duties; maintain and order office supplies.
Maintain policy and standard manuals; update and distribute as necessary.
Operate a variety of office equipment/resources, including but not limited to laser printers, multi-function copy machines, fax machines, and bindery machine.
Comply with Four Seasons Category One and Two Work Rules and Standards of Conduct as set forth in EmPact.
What you bring:
Excellent reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English Language.
Previous administrative, hotel, and/or related experience required.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Excellent reading, writing & oral proficiency in the English language.
Good organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
Must be able to type 40 wpm.
Required administrative responsibilities: typing, filing, faxing, and photocopying.
Able to handle a large volume of telephone calls in an efficient and courteous manner.
Proficient in MS Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Internet, and Golden Sales and Catering.
Food and Beverage knowledge is a plus.
Work well under pressure, requires multitasking and being a team player.
Ability to multitask in a high volume and demanding environment.
Detail oriented, well developed organizational skills and a strategic thinker.
Strong problem-solving skills, ability to handle difficult situations and guests.
This position is not eligible for work sponsorship/visa. Candidates must possess valid US work authorization.
What we offer:
Hourly: $27.85
Competitive Salary & Benefits
Cigna medical and dental benefit options
8 weeks of New Parental Leave Pay after 1 year of employment
Excellent Training and Development opportunities
Complimentary accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts
Complimentary Employee Meals
401k Retirement Plans
Schedule & Hours
Full Time availability
Flexible for early morning, mid-day, and evening shifts
Must be available to work weekends and holidays
To apply, please click on the “APPLY” button and create an account. There will be a short questionnaire for you to complete and a section for you to attach your Resume/CV and Cover Letter. Please attach your Resume/CV in PDF or Word format. Applications/Resumes will only be accepted on this website. Please do not email your information. Thank you for your understanding.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact our People + Culture Office at jobs.napavalley@fourseasons.com.
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