Director Of Catering & Convention Services
The Doubletree by Hilton Orlando Airport has an exciting opportunity to join our sales & catering team. We are searching for an energetic Director of Catering & Convention Services. Apply today to learn more. Responsibilities: The Director of Catering & Convention Services will oversee promotion, sales, coordination and facilitation of Catering/Convention events and will ensure the total satisfaction of customers. • Coordinates all aspects of group programs, acting as major group contact from start to finish of each program and to ensure complete customer satisfaction. • Solicits and books banquet food and beverage business (corporate). • Assist clients by offering suggestions with regard to setup, menus, decorations, etc. • Directs the activities of the hotel catering sales team, providing leadership and motivation necessary to implement effective sales and marketing strategies and to maximize the generation of hotel catering sales/revenues. • Trains and provides career development for all catering sales personnel; conducts performance evaluations and provides feedback to employees using company hiring standards and guidelines. Qualifications: • Looking for someone who is highly organized, service-oriented and professional with food knowledge and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environment. A majority of the time will be spent selling and negotiating catering and banquet services. • Must have 2-4 years of catering experience as a Director or Senior Catering Sales Manager.
• The Director of Catering & Convention Services will oversee promotion, sales, coordination and facilitation of Catering/Convention events and will ensure the total satisfaction of customers. • Coordinates all aspects of group programs, acting as major group contact from start to finish of each program and to ensure complete customer satisfaction. • Solicits and books banquet food and beverage business (corporate). • Assist clients by offering suggestions with regard to setup, menus, decorations, etc. • Directs the activities of the hotel catering sales team, providing leadership and motivation necessary to implement effective sales and marketing strategies and to maximize the generation of hotel catering sales/revenues. • Trains and provides career development for all catering sales personnel; conducts performance evaluations and provides feedback to employees using company hiring standards and guidelines.