Catering and Conference Dining Sales Manager - 528581
Job no: 528581
Work type: Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)
Location: Tuscaloosa
Categories: Retail/Sales/Customer Service
Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $53,500 - Midpoint: $66,900 (Salaried E8)
Department/Organization: 505181 - Food Service
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; frequent late night and weekends based on event schedules.
Job Summary: The Catering and Conference Dining Sales Manager promotes and sells Bama Dining/Crimson Catering services. Generates leads, takes orders, customizes services, schedules, and ensures excellent delivery of catering services. Coordinates with catering team members to create unique menus and client driven programming. Collaborates with various event spaces on campus to provide catering services. Serves as primary contact for all internal and external groups interested in dining at the University. Provides oversight and scheduling for all summer conference dining needs.
Additional Department Summary: Ensures accurate and timely billing by following up with clients after events. In collaboration with dining location managers, coordinates group meals at residential dining halls, retail dining locations, and private catered events as appropriate. Communicates group activities to all management and ensures payment cards, table reservations, and other necessary items are created. Coordinates with all dining location managers and external groups to ensure a seamless conference dining experience. Serves as an advocate and liaison for Bama Dining and the University Club to the local and campus community. Engages with stakeholders and collaborates with the University Dining Services marketing team to promote the dining options available on campus.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of experience; OR master's degree and some experience.
Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.
Skills and Knowledge: Strong public speaking and writing skills.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC’s Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.
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