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Candidates for year-round positions are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will be accepted up to 90 days after the posting date, or until the position is filled (whichever is first).
Job Benefits
• Ski/Mountain Perks! Free passes for employees, employee discounted lift tickets for friends and family AND free ski lessons
• MORE employee discounts on lodging, food, gear, and mountain shuttles
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Excellent training and professional development
• Referral Program
• Employee housing available pending waitlist
Full Time roles are eligible for the above, plus:
• Health Insurance; Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, and Vision Insurance plans (for eligible seasonal employees after working 500 hours)
• Free ski passes for dependents
• Critical Illness and Accident plans
Job Summary:
The Catering and Conference Services Manager will plan and service groups and weddings within Breckenridge Resort and Keystone Resort.
Job Specifications:
• Outlet: Keystone, CO and Breckenridge, CO
• Expected Pay Range: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00
• Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time / Year Round
• Skill Level: Advanced
Job Responsibilities:
• Work with event and wedding planners to ensure that the event is professionally planned and have contact with client once in house to ensure any requests or problems are resolved.
• Plan and Service groups/weddings as business levels demand and other projects as assigned.
• Maximize food and beverage revenue to the Resorts through strong product knowledge, selling skills and client upselling techniques.
• Utilize an in-depth knowledge of all areas of the Resort as well as outside vendors used by the department as related to group functions including the capabilities, procedures, policies and pricing. Develop and maintain professionalism with clients, in-house departments and vendors, maximizing profitability and guest service.
• Participate in client site tours, help plan resort menu tastings, lead event details meetings with the couple and planners, creating floor plans, managing vendor lists and essential venue documents, manage client cost estimates, participate in networking events.
• Monitor collection of pre-payment for all groups and/or weddings prior to their arrival.
• Keep client aware of time frames for resume/BEOs to be completed, signed and returned 45 days prior to arrival for distribution no later than two weeks out.
• Take responsibility to ensure that clients are comfortable with the resort and knowledgeable about our product, personnel and responsibilities.
• Catering and Conference Services Managers are required to be available for all major functions understanding events may occur in the evening after hours and on weekends.
Job Qualifications:
Required:
• Willingness to move to or current Summit County resident
• Strong, effective and timely verbal and written communications skills
• Creative, solution oriented and guest centric approach
• Good listening abilities
• Attention to detail
• Positive attitude
• Flexible work schedule
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to follow multiple SOPs
• Ability to stay organized while managing multiple groups simultaneously
Preferred:
• Previous Catering/Conference Services roles, Event or Wedding management or hotel/hospitality experience
• Social Tables experience
• Delphi.FDC experience
The expected pay range is $50,000.00 - $60,000.00. This is the pay range we reasonably expect to pay for this position. Individual compensation decisions are based on a variety of factors.
Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
Requisition ID 499055
Reference Date: 11/21/2023
Job Code Function: Catering & Conference
