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We are searching for an experienced and proven leader to become Director of Catering to be part of our opening team at The Ameswell Hotel in Mountain View, CA.
The Role
The Director of Catering oversees all aspects of the Catering & Conference Services Department. This includes the selling, servicing and financial management of the events taking place at the hotel. This leadership role requires vision and financial planning skills as well as excellent communication skills and people leadership. Financial acumen is essential for success in planning for an executing upon an operating budget for sale and servicing of event spaces.
Key Competencies
This list is not all – inclusive and should only be used as an overview of all actual responsibility.
- Supervision and overall responsibility of the Catering function including maintaining and monitoring the accuracy and effectiveness of the department. These procedures include but are not limited to: Menu and Event Proposals, Contracts, Banquet Event Orders, Catering Resumes, Daily Events Report, and Delphi Input Standards.
- Actively prospect and solicit, develop, and maintain local corporate catering accounts through telephone, personal sales calls, trade shows, and on-site entertainment.
- Finalize the requirements of personally booked catering events while maximizing revenue potential through up selling and ensuring effective communication both written (Resumes, BEO, Daily Reports) and personal contact with all departments for the success of the event. Ensure accuracy of Banquet Checks and provide bill review on completion of program or event.
- Supervise the execution of banquet events. Review all function space with banquet team. Ensure satisfaction of client at the outset of all events.
- Find solutions to the inevitable challenges and glitches that arise while groups are on property
- Maintain knowledge of hotel facilities, capacities and dimensions of meeting space and basic operational needs of all operating departments.
- Make timely and impromptu decisions, which balance client’s needs with the financial, safety and staffing goals of the hotel.
- Plan and/or attend and/or participate in meetings with hotel staff and clients, including but not exclusive to: Morning Operations Line Up, Resume Meeting, Banquet Event Order Meeting, Sales Meeting, Pre-Convention Meetings, Menu Tastings and Planning Site Visits.
- Conduct performance evaluations and mentor for team members of the Sales Department. In addition, recommend the hiring, terminating, or disciplining of any Catering or Conference Services employee.
Qualifications & Experience
- Luxury Catering senior leadership experience required.
- Proven track record in prospecting for new business and savvy at closing the deal.
- Requires strong revenue and budget management skills.
- Must be able to make quick decisions and work in a busy and diverse work environment.
- Must be able to build, develop and maintain a cohesive team.
- Strong ability to prioritize, organize, and manage competing priorities.
- Possess well-developed leadership and problem solving skills.
- Knowledge of revenue and client management systems strong preferred
The Perks
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Income
- Term Life
- Full time employees received 24 Paid Time Off days their first year
- 401k Retirement Plan
- ClassPass Credits & Free Online Membership
- Hotel Employee Rate Discounts
If you are interested in applying for this position, please click on the APPLY button, attach your resume and cover letter in Word and/or PDF format.
Should you need personal assistance due to a disability, please contact People & Culture at careers @theameswellhotel.com .
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 – $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute/Relocate:
- Mountain View, CA 94043: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Willingness To Travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely:
Source: Indeed.com
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