Director of Catering

Overview

Opportunity: Director of Catering

Optimize catering sales and achieve guest satisfaction in accordance with established guest service and sustainability standards.

Your Growth Path

Director of Food & Beverage – Director of Sales  

Your Focus

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.   
• Analyze banquet event orders, to ensure that all room set-ups, equipment, supplies, staffing and menus meet/exceed customer's expectations.
• Recommend, implement, monitor, and control the banquet budget and coordinate with event budgets to maximize revenue and minimize expenses.
• Develop and implement, in conjunction with sales and convention services, special packages, and create new menus and themes within corporate guidelines.
• Ensure that Hersha’s cash handling policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Monitor and control the maintenance of the meeting space and equipment to protect hotel assets and ensure a safe work environment.
• Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM’s EarthView program.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Your Background and Skills

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years related sales experience in hospitality industry
• Knowledge of food/wine is essential.

Work Environment and Context

• Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends.
• Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 25 pounds, bending and reaching stooping kneeling, or crouching.

What We Believe

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