Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

With the most gorgeous spring and summer weather to enjoy the 18-hole golf course, rivers, hiking, biking, and more, our employees make the Moonlight Basin experience come alive. If you would love being a part of the Montana charm and providing the highest level of guest service, ensuring no detail is too small to overlook, and being a part of creating experiences, then Moonlight Basin is looking for you.

At Moonlight Basin our Mantra is Motivation, Opportunity, Organization, Leadership, Integrity, and Teamwork. We offer our Associates an inclusive, rewarding, fun, work environment, with endless opportunity to provide the highest levels of service and experience positive teamwork.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

The Catering & Events Manager is responsible for all wedding and social event inquiries, site visits, proposals and contracts in addition to in-house event coordination. They work with the Executive Chef, Director of Lodge and Dining, and Restaurant Manager to ensure that the appropriate and professional services are delivered according to the terms of the contract and in keeping with Moonlight Basin standards. They have strong business acumen skill and the ability to meet or exceed all financial goals.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Schedule of all weddings, social events, activities, locations and times.
• Handle inquiry calls, proposals, negotiations and contracts according to departmental procedures for wedding leads.
• Schedule site visits and provide assistance to any walk-in clients, insuring each guest leaves with a positive impression. 
• Responsible for selling events and private dining space using departmental policy and procedures. 
• Ensure event details are accurate and entered into the sales and catering system. 
• Generate and close wedding and social event contracts including catering, event space and accommodations.  
• Creatively resolve guests concerns or challenges using business acumen skills and discretion. 
• Interact with services and culinary teams to ensure smooth flow to the client.         

KEYS TO SUCCESS:

• Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent years of experience in catering and events.
• 3-5 years Hospitality Sales experience. Previous Catering Sales experience preferred.
• Familiarity with food and beverage basics, menu planning and private/group event coordination.
• Strong sales and negotiation skills set.
• Ability to effectively communicate with guests, management, and co-workers.
• Knowledge of current wedding trends.
• Computer proficiency and ability to work with Room Viewer software and Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel and more.
• Must possess a positive attitude and be a team leader.
• Must integrate company values throughout all interactions.
• Must be dependable and available to work within the resort on weekends, nights and/or holidays based on business demands.
• Must comply with Moonlight Basin’s Dress and Grooming policies.

BENEFITS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Competitive salary

• Annual bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability and Life insurance paid for by the company.
• 401(k)starting the first of the month following date of hire, with match and no vesting schedule.
• End-of-season employee celebration party.
• Complimentary meal per shift.
• End-of-season discounts on our retail store items.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Wellness program that can be used to purchase a Big Sky ski pass or gym membership.
• Employee housing.

Disclaimer:

This job description is only a summary of the typical functions of this position and should not serve as an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all the possible duties, tasks and responsibilities for this specific job. The responsibilities, tasks, and duties of this position might differ from those outlined above and other duties may be assigned as necessary.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

Moonlight Basin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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