To drive sales for the hotel’s food & beverage restaurants and lounges and develop potential clientele throughout the hotel. To focus on maximizing revenue, building client relationships, and promoting exclusive hotel membership programs (Bonvoy and Club Marriott).
Sales & Business Development
- Proactively generate leads and secure sales for the hotel’s restaurants, bars, and event spaces.
- Achieve F&B outlets sales target set by the F&B Management
- Identify and target new business opportunities, including corporate clients, private events, and social gatherings.
- Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve and exceed revenue sales targets.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
- Conduct client visits and site inspections to promote F&B offerings.
Event Management & Coordination
- Prepare sales proposals and follow up with clients on business opportunities
- Ensure all guest enquiries are follow up within 48 hours
- Record all business leads with status, and reasons for Lost of Business for analysis
- Arrange on site visits to secure business and entertain clients if needed
- Prepare Banquet Event Order for confirmed business
- Collaborate with the events and operations teams to ensure seamless planning and execution of events.
- Greet and receive organizers prior to the function to ensure that everything is in order and that customers are satisfied with the set-up. Ensure that function details on the signage are correct.
- Supervise every function until the main course is served. Check accuracy of the bill when required.
- Provide on-site support during major events to ensure client satisfaction.
- Follow up with clients after the event to ensure food & beverage and service is satisfactory and obtain feedback.
- Attend Wedding Expo with Event Team for business leads
- Prepare monthly Sales Activity Report and review with F&B Management on a weekly basis
- Liaise with Executive Chef / Chef de cuisine and/or Venue Managers to ensure all menu proposals and beverage list are updated and current
- Feedback to manager for guest comments and actively involved in improvements.
Membership Promotion
- Actively promote for Club Marriott and Marriott Bonvoy membership programs.
- Educate clients on the benefits and privileges of membership, encouraging sign-ups and renewals.
Market Analysis & Reporting
- Conduct regular market research to understand trends, competitor offerings, and client preferences.
- Provide sales forecasts, business reports, and pipeline updates to management.
- Analyze sales data and recommend strategies to optimize F&B revenue.
Cross-Departmental Collaboration
- Work closely with the F&B Marketing to develop promotional campaigns for F&B outlets.
- Coordinate with culinary teams to design innovative dining experiences that attract guests.
Job Requirements
- Holder of University degree or above in Hospitaility, Business Administration or related field
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in F&B sales
- Good command of both written and spoken English, Chinese and Mandarin
- Strong knowledge of Hong Kong’s hospitality and dining market.
- Proven track record in achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
- Self-motivated, energetic, and able to work under pressure.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office