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With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com\nLocation\nPark Lane New York, situated on Billionaires’ Row - home to the world’s most coveted addresses onCentral Park South - has been completely reimagined as a departure from its neighbors and serves as aunique and inclusive retreat within walking distance of the city’s cultural hubs including Lincoln Center,Carnegie Hall, 5th Avenue shopping, and the Museum of Modern Art. The 47-story property features 610rooms - nearly half of which provide sweeping park-facing views - and 11,000 square feet of reimaginedindoor and outdoor event space. A fitness center perched on the fifth floor offers state-of-the-artequipment and its own separate outdoor terrace. The reimagined hotel features three new food & beverage venues throughout the hotel including an 80-seat lobby bar with an outdoor promenade, an intimate restaurant on the hotel’s second floor, and CentralPark South’s only rooftop lounge atop the hotel. Perched on the 47th floor, the cocktail bar will treat guests to a one-of-a-kind experience against the backdrop of Manhattan's sprawling skyline and park.\nOverview\nThe Catering Sales Manager is responsible for soliciting new catering accounts, entertaining and sustaining relationships with existing accounts to meet and/or exceed revenue goals. He/she must have a strong knowledge of weddings and understand the importance of prospecting in creating new sales opportunities for the hotel. He/she is also responsible to coordinate and service client functions to ensure customer satisfaction while maintaining profitable operations and high quality products and service levels. Candidates must be comfortable in problem solving with client relationships and event management.\nResponsibilities\nKeep immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or matters requiring his/her attention.\nPrepare and submit required reports in a timely manner.\nFollow up on all turnovers within 24 hours via telephone and within 3 days with written correspondence.\nKnow meeting room setups and capabilities.\nKnow sleeping room configurations and types.\nRespond to Catering inquires immediately.\nUse the Partnership Agreement to meet client needs.\nHave comprehensive knowledge of all operational departments within the hotel; guest services, reservations, housekeeping, audio visual, switchboard, accounting, restaurants, bars, and engineering.\nInteract with outside planners, vendors for event setup.\nMaintain pricing integrity and propose upscale menus for clients.\nManage existing accounts and follow up with client re-solicitation to capture future business.\nWork with other F&B managers and keep them informed of F&B issues as they arise.\nManage the function diary and adjust space in order to ensure maximum potential revenue.\nBe visible on the floor and assist staff as needed during functions.\nBe involved in and/or conduct departmental and hotel training (One-to-One Training, etc.)\nPlan and execute holiday and special events in conjunction with the Director of Catering.\nUse feedback from client evaluations to improve service and quality.\nParticipate in required M.O.D. program as scheduled.\nQualifications\nAt least 4 years of progressive experience in a hotel or a related field; 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