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Director of Catering

Full Time Washington, DC, US

7 days ago Requisition ID : 1347

Salary Range : $90,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

We look for people who are passionate about service and have a hunger for learning new skills. We believe in the power of teamwork and the professional development of our team members. With our employees being our greatest assets, we are committed to providing competitive wages and benefits, the best training, a safe and enjoyable work environment along with many opportunities for advancement to ensure a very rewarding career. We take great pride in our dedicated and diverse team of employees.

All professionals at Salamander Collection live by our Vision, Brand Promise, and Core Values.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

To ensure client satisfaction of all conference space bookings and catered functions by maintaining and managing the highest standards of products and services while maximizing profitability through upselling and cost control. Responsible for all functions within the Catering Sales Operations, including but not limited to, sales strategy, marketing, revenues, service, menus, staffing, and training.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible for the overall leadership, coordination, and evaluation of Catering Department.
Work as intermediary between Sales and Catering by receiving definite group turnover, assigning group contracts and following up on all assigned departmental duties.
Possess the ability to detail any definite booking that is turned over to Catering.
Maximize revenue opportunity by overseeing the strategic assignment of meeting space.
Act as a dynamic self-starter to build new client relationships and nurture existing relationships.
Assist in the process to establish ancillary group activity needs and programs such as spa, recreation activities, equestrian activities, off-site events, transportation, audio visual, etc.
Participate in and conduct regular event order meetings with banquet support staff to ensure accurate service and communication of clients’ needs and desires.
IVvy key administrator. Responsible for the proper reconciliation of IVvy revenues in relation to monthly P&L reports, which are used for accurate budgeting and forecasting. Regularly audit IVvy for maximum space utilization potential.
Work closely with Executive Chef to establish strategic menu placements and experiences.
Hire, train, and oversee all departmental staff.
Develop monthly forecasts and yearly budgets to maximize profitability.
Maintain an awareness of competition through continual inspections and reviews of local promotions.
Ensure guest satisfaction by managing MeetingScope account and event surveys.
Maintain standard operating procedures for all catering and conference services positions, including corporate requirements.
Contract yearly vendor agreements.
Host weekly staff meeting and communicate directly to the Director of Sales & Marketing with all employee engagement outcomes.
Evaluate skill levels and performance of Catering team members including quarterly / yearly performance reviews and succession plans for advancement.
Maintain communication between all property departments.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

4 year college degree or 10 years of Catering experience in a similar Managerial Role at a luxury Hotel setting and / or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Solid working knowledge of Delphi or other space allocation system preferred.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Training in food preparation and handling techniques, Training in alcohol mixing methods, Management Skills Training, Training in providing quality guest service.

Be able to work in a hot, cold, wet and loud environment for long periods of time.

Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time.

Be able to reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 60 lbs.

BENEFITS

Paid Time off / Vacation

Holiday Pay

Sick Pay

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401(k) Savings Plan

Paid Maternity, Paternity and Adoptive Parent Leave

Short Term Disability Insurance

Long Term Disability Insurance

Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Cancer, Life, AD&D)

Direct Deposit

Company Paid Uniforms

Recognition Programs & Rewards

Property Discounts for Rooms, Retail, Dining, Water Parks, Golf, Spa and more

Discounted Parking

Tuition Reimbursement

Salamander Collection is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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Salary : $90,000 - $95,000

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