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Facility Description:
Developed and owned by the city of Carlsbad and managed by KemperSports, The Crossings at Carlsbad features an 18-hole, Greg Nash-designed golf course that debuted in August 2007. The championship- layout, ranked among GOLF Magazine's "Top 10 New Courses You Can Play," winds through a coastal terrain highlighted by views of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding shoreline. A 28,000-square-foot clubhouse features a fully stocked golf shop, Canyons restaurant with accompanying banquet facilities, a spacious dining room equipped with a full-service kitchen and an outdoor deck with ocean views. The Crossings at Carlsbad also features an extensive, fully lighted practice facility in addition to public trails linked to the city's extensive Trail System.

Job Summary/General Description:

Qualified candidate will be responsible for driving corporate banquet events and golf tournament food and beverage requirements while implementing the goals and objectives set forth in the Sales and Marketing Plan.  The ideal candidate will bring existing relationships with local corporate clients, meeting planners, Chamber of Commerce and San Diego and North County Convention and Visitors Bureaus.  Candidate will be directly responsible for the overall management and success of events through communication within all appropriate departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create prospect list and conduct research calls to generate sales leads
• Research competition and current market conditions on a continuing basis
• Make appropriate site inspections and outside sales calls
• Maintain both hard copy and electronic client databases
• Update facility websites and send electronic newsletters as needed.
• Manage social networking sites Twitter, Facebook, etc.
• Will attend weekly meetings, such as Banquet Event Order Meeting & Marketing Meetings

Qualifications & Other Basic Knowledge Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Communications or Hospitality preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years applicable sales experience in the catering and golf industry
• Demonstrate excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Solid organization and prioritization skills
• Ability to efficiently navigate the web and manage electronic files
• Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure
• Positive attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations

                 KemperSports is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Looking for a driven sales person.  Must be outgoing and enthusiastic.  Must work well in a social atmosphere as well as independently.  Self-motivation and organization are a necessity.  Must be proficient in Microsoft Suite, knowledgeable in social media and marketing experience is a plus.  Duties include sales, negotiating contracts, administrative tasks, networking, marketing and presentations.  For more information on the company please visit www.musicasyoulikeit.com .  Compensation is salary plus comissions.  Please contact Keith Danon with Music As You Like It for more information at 619-223-5732 or mayli@musicasyoulikeit.com

Set amidst swaying palms and lush gardens the Crowne Plaza San Diego is

Mission Valley’s tropical hidden treasure.

Our recent renovation coupled with the addition of a new ballroom makes this an exciting time for a Catering Sales Manager to join our team.

We are seeking a dynamic professional with 3 plus years hotel Catering Sales experience in both Corporate & Social Markets.

• Team player with demonstrated Sales Drive and People Skills.
• Must demonstrate excellent written, verbal & interpersonal communication skills
• Proficiency in DELPHI and Microsoft Office Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Menu Planning, Food & Beverage
• Flexible Schedule
• Diana Roger
  Director of Catering
  Crowne Plaza San Diego
  2270 Hotel Circle North
  San Diego, CA 92108
  Ph: 619-819-7133
  Fx: 619-297-0555
  e-mail: droger@cp-sandiego.com
  

Facility Description:
Developed and owned by the city of Carlsbad and managed by KemperSports, The Crossings at Carlsbad features an 18-hole, Greg Nash-designed golf course that debuted in August 2007. The championship- layout, ranked among GOLF Magazine's "Top 10 New Courses You Can Play," winds through a coastal terrain highlighted by views of the Pacific Ocean and surrounding shoreline. A 28,000-square-foot clubhouse features a fully stocked golf shop, Canyons restaurant with accompanying banquet facilities, a spacious dining room equipped with a full-service kitchen and an outdoor deck with ocean views. The Crossings at Carlsbad also features an extensive, fully lighted practice facility in addition to public trails linked to the city's extensive Trail System.

Job Summary/General Description:

Qualified candidate will be responsible for driving corporate banquet events and golf tournament food and beverage requirements while implementing the goals and objectives set forth in the Sales and Marketing Plan.  The ideal candidate will bring existing relationships with local corporate clients, meeting planners, Chamber of Commerce and San Diego and North County Convention and Visitors Bureaus.  Candidate will be directly responsible for the overall management and success of events through communication within all appropriate departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Create prospect list and conduct research calls to generate sales leads
• Research competition and current market conditions on a continuing basis
• Make appropriate site inspections and outside sales calls
• Maintain both hard copy and electronic client databases
• Update facility websites and send electronic newsletters as needed.
• Manage social networking sites Twitter, Facebook, etc.
• Will attend weekly meetings, such as Banquet Event Order Meeting & Marketing Meetings

Qualifications & Other Basic Knowledge Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Communications or Hospitality preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years applicable sales experience in the catering and golf industry
• Demonstrate excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Solid organization and prioritization skills
• Ability to efficiently navigate the web and manage electronic files
• Ability to analyze and solve problems; efficiently handle multiple duties under pressure
• Positive attitude, professional manner and appearance in all situations

                 KemperSports is an Equal Opportunity Employer

        HARD ROCK HOTEL SAN DIEGO: As authentic, passionate, irreverent and unpredictable as music itself.
      
        Hard Rock Hotel San Diego is auditioning for professional, out going, and outrageous personalities to fill the roll of full time Director of Catering to oversee the Catering team in preparation of hotel functions with a seamless turnover through communication and coordination with events, sales, hotel departments and customer. Apply at https://careers.hardrockhotelsd.com/detail.asp?tar839
      
        ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
        -Train, supervise and work with all Catering and Group Sales staff in order to solicit and book Group Rooms & Catering functions resulting in customer satisfaction and profitability according to the Signature Service Standards. Utilizing Strategic Sales Planning & Probing Process.
        -Ensures compliance with Hard Rock Standards to maintain brand integrity. Helps build customer loyalty through product and service excellence. Recommends specific Hotel improvements of services for banquet and catering clients, resulting in greater group bookings and client satisfaction.
        -Consistently analyzes and manages opportunities to maximize group revenues for the Hotel. Ensures event associates strive to meet or exceed customer expectations.
        -Analyze business opportunities on a daily basis via revenue management daily meeting. Sign off on all group & Catering proposals.
        -Responsible for completion of all end of month reports. Formulate and make revisions to annual and monthly forecasts.
        -Schedule and assigns in detail, specific duties to all employees under supervision for the efficient operation of the Catering Sales Department, coverage of functions in accordance with productivity standards.
        -Conduct weekly one-on-one meeting & Key Success Factor review for Catering Sales team.
        -Conducts and attends BEO, stand ups and operational meetings.
      
        In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the Hotel.
        -Maintains vacation schedule for proper staffing.
        -Performs other duties as requested, such as attending outside VIP parties and social events.
        -Attend staff, and other Hotel meetings.
      
        Ideal candidate must have two years combined prior catering, event management and group sales supervisory experience preferred. Minimum of one year supervisory experience or 2 years comparable catering, hospitality or related experience to similar size hotel.
      
        The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or with reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
        -Thorough knowledge of food and beverage products, proper preparation and presentation of foods and beverage items.
        -Must have working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, DELPHI.
        -Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.
      
        Equal Opportunity Employe

Job Opportunity: Wedding Designer and Decorator
Job Title/ Responsibilities:

To create beautiful and creative wedding designs for todays unique brides.  Meeting the  financial goals of the company and surpassing the customers expectations.   This is a career opportunitty to become part of a growing company where excellence is appreciated and compensated.

Education/ Experience:
Minimum of 3-5 years of  experience in designing and decorating wedding cakes.  Experience to include fondant, three dimensional, and designs from your own imagination and our clients.  Be able to work with a team,  flexible, and willing to embrace a challenge with a can do attitude.

Resume can be submitted by e-mail to grovepastryshop@sbcglobal.net

We offer competitive pay & benefits.


Teresa Johnson
Owner/Manager

Direct: 619-466-3277 | Fax: 619-466-3279

3308 Main Street, Lemon Grove, Ca 91945

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210 Room Hilton Hotel with beautiful views of San Diego Bay seeking an experienced Catering Manager to maximize revenues and exceed guest expectations.

 Job description:

Candidate will  be responsible for the following:
*Develop and implement strategies to increase business.
*Act as a liaison between client and operating departments to ensure a successful event and complete customer satisfaction.
*Develop the local catering market with heavy focus on Social Catering (Weddings, Receptions, Dinners, etc...). 
*Solicitation of new customer relationships while maintaining existing ones with social and corporate markets.   


Job Requirements:

The ideal candidate will possess:
*2 years of catering management experience with Corporate, Wedding and Social Segments.
 *Catering Knowledge  and experience with Local San Diego Market
*Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
*Ability to multi task while maintaining a positive and professional manner at all times.
*Creativity and problem solving skills.
*Proficiency in STS/Delphi
*Menu planning for guest satisfaction while ensuring maximum profitability.
*Demonstrated Successful upselling techniques.
*Flexible Schedule

Candidates should forward resumes to ruby.mendoza@hilton.com
or Fax to (619) 542-5115

If you would like to apply in person we accept applications between the hours of
10am – 4pm Monday through Friday.  

The Hilton Harbor Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Opportunity: Director of Catering – La Costa Resort and Spa

Job Title/ Responsibilities:

To create an environment and culture of leaders with dynamic selling skills and asense of customer urgency that meets the financial needs of the organization and surpasses the customer expectations. Directs the day-to-day Catering department to achieve the property mission and goals. Actively defines, refines, and continuously improves processes, systems, and performances to foster an environment of leadership, innovation, education, and growth of each individual team member.

Education/ Experience:
Minimum of 3-5 years of Director Catering experience in high volume hotel/resort operations. CCE, CMP, CMM, Culinary Degrees a plus. Excellent computer skills

For a full job description and resume submission you must apply at http://www.lacosta.com/job-application.aspx

We offer competitive pay & benefits.

EOE/M/F/V/H. We are A Drug Free Workplace


Deborah Batchie, PHR

Employment Manager

Direct: 760.931.7596 | Fax: 760.929.6305

2100 Costa del Mar Road, Carlsbad, CA 92009