November 19, 2024

Crestview Management, LLC

Albuquerque

Catering Manager

Hotel Director of Catering

Location: Albuquerque Marriott, NM, 87110

Job Description:

The Hotel Director of Catering is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the catering department in a hotel. This includes managing the catering team, developing and implementing catering sales strategies, and ensuring that all events are executed flawlessly. The Director of Catering will work closely with the hotel's sales and marketing team to identify new business opportunities and develop relationships with clients. They will also be responsible for managing the catering budget, ensuring that all events are profitable, and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

Develop creative menus with the F&B team that drives sales
Assists in the development and implementation of catering sales revenue and operation budgets and provides forecasting reports
Hire, train, and manage catering staff
Coordinate with event planners and clients to ensure successful events
Assists with the development, selling, implementation and follow-through of catering promotions.
Assists in compliance with health and safety regulations
Monitor financial performance and make adjustments as needed
Executes and supports the operational aspects of business booked (e.g., generating proposals, writing contracts, guest correspondence
Verifies that the property implements a seamless turnover from sales to operations and back to sales while consistently delivering a high level of service.

Requirements:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in the food service industry, with at least 2 years in catering and event planning
Strong leadership and management skills
Excellent communication and customer service skills and the ability to negotiate, convince, sell and influence professionals and hotel guests.
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and catering software

Benefits:

We offer a competitive wage, Health and Dental Insurance, company paid Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Vision, Critical Illness, Accidental, 401(k) and company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, paid sick days, free hotel rooms and hotel discounts.

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