Doubletree by Hilton in Pikesville, MD is looking to hire a creative and awesome Director of Catering.

Catering director provides overall leadership in the design, implementation and execution of the company's food and beverage operational standards and procedures, ensuring the highest level of guest satisfaction related to the guest food and beverage experience.

Salaries expectation will be discuss during interview.

DUTIES & RESPONSABILITIES

• Direct the catering sales effort to ensure revenue maximization with a working knowledge of food and beverage and understanding of kitchen and banquet service procedures.
• Responsible for representing the hotel through conducting conferences, making proposals and other external sales presentations to groups and prospective customers to solicit, explain, negotiate and close group and local catering business.
• Daily meets with and entertains customers, conducts property tours, participates in tradeshows, industry and community events to promote facilities and services and close deals.
• Manages all aspects of the customer relationship including drafting proposals and contracts, responding to customer inquiries, as well as organizing all other arrangements as they relate to social and corporate events.
• Creative design of menus and events to maximize revenue and event experience.
• Prepares and presents catering forecasts and reports as required by Director of Sales and General Manager.
• Audits customer checks and department charges and files to ensure accuracy.
• Ensures that contracts, menus, letters and reports are completed according to Hilton standards and policies.
• Re-book functions and follow-up with customers by sending a thank you.
• Compiles Food and Beverage post event report.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• A minimum of 3 years previous hotel sales experience, preferably with emphasis on group or/and local catering.
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, hotel/restaurant management or a related field, or appropriate combination of education and experience to support on the job effectiveness is preferred.
• Solid understanding of the sales process and passion for business development through direct sales, with proven track record for sales success.
• Experience with OnQ and Delphi FDC.

APPLY NOW AND BE PART OF THE DT PIKESVILLE FAMILY!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $1.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Pikesville, MD 21208: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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