Director of Catering

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Winston Salem, NC - USA

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 3 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Director of Catering

As theDirector of Cateringfor theMarriott Winston Salem you will play a pivotal role in repositioning this property following a multi-million dollar meeting space renovation. This transformation will elevate the hotel into an upscale destination for sophisticated corporate events and prestigious occasions including galas and weddings. Youll lead the strategic repositioning of our catering program developing elevated offerings and pricing strategies that reflect our enhanced capabilities. Working closely with hotel leadership youll build relationships with high-value clients curate refined menus befitting our upscale focus and establish the operational excellence required to deliver exceptional experiences in ourreimagined spaces.
This role demands a leader with proven experience in upscale catering sales the vision to position a renovated property in the market and the expertise to build a catering program from the ground up that matches our significant investment in world-class meeting role will provide additional Catering Sales oversight to our Convention Complex located adjacent to the Marriott Winston Salem. The combined space features of 165000 Square Feet of Event Space with 4 ballroom spaces and 46000 Square Foot Exhibit Hall.

Key Responsibilities

  • You will build excellent relationships with clients third parties and community organizations in order to generate catering business for the hotel. Youll providing strategic direction to the team of catering professionals to achieve the hotels revenue goals and maximize revenue performance.
  • Your daily tasks will focus on guiding the catering and conference services team to achieve monthly revenue goals. This includes developing action plans; proactively targeting high-value accounts; and engaging in active selling strategies.
  • Your boss is the Director of Sales & Marketing.
  • As Director of Catering your job prepares you for a progressive career in larger hotels or in more complex markets or for a pivot into group sales and a DOS position. This position is also a good springboard to a career in food and beverage operations leadership.

Education & Experience

  • A college degree in Business Communications or Hospitality Highly Preferred.
  • 3 Years of Hotel Catering Sales Experience or Upscale Venue Catering Experience with at least 60000 Square Feet of Event Space Required.
  • Marriott Experience Highly Preferred.
  • Renovation and/or New Build Hotel Experience Highly Preferred.

What Youll Need to Succeed

  • Eligible to work in the United States
  • Sufficient education and/or literacy needed to identify and read product labels and to communicate with guests about job-related needs.
  • Ability to sit stand bend kneel and lift as requiredwith or without reasonable accommodations
  • Availability to work a flexible schedule including evenings weekends and holidays if needed
  • A warm professional demeanor that reflects HVMGs Culture of Excellenceby showing a warm smile friendly personality and positive attitude.


Why Our Associates Love HVMG

  • Career growth opportunities across our nationwide portfolio
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Access up to 40% of your earned wages before payday with PayActive
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
  • Full healthcare benefits: medical dental and vision
  • 401(k) with guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period
  • Exclusive hotel and food & beverage discounts

About HVMG

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey This is the best management company Ive ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field.

We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny and if our executives are any indication todays dishwasher can be tomorrows Senior Vice President.

The above job description is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position nor should it be construed as a contract.

HVMG is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any basis prohibited by federal state or local laws. This policy governs all aspects of employment including selection job assignment compensation promotion discipline termination and access to benefits and training.


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