Director Of Catering Sales

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Washington, DC, United States
Base: $100,000-135,000 py; bonus/equity: eligible ...
On-site
Generate local catering revenues
Supervise and coach catering team
Develop new catering products
The Director of Catering Sales is responsible for the generation of Local Catering revenues, planning for the execution of Local Catering events, and for providing supervision, coaching and development of the Catering Team

Job Summary

  • The Director of Catering Sales is responsible for the generation of Local Catering revenues, planning for the execution of Local Catering events, and for providing supervision, coaching and development of the Catering Team.
  • Exceed quarterly and annual revenue goals and serve as a resource to coach managers on how to achieve their goals.
  • Develop new products in conjunction with the Food & Beverage operations team designed to increase the number and quality of offerings available to meeting planners and catering clients.

Matching Summary

The Director of Catering Sales is responsible for the generation of Local Catering revenues, planning for the execution of Local Catering events, and for providing supervision, coaching and development of the Catering Team.

Salary

Base: $100,000-135,000 per annum; Bonus/Equity: eligible for incentive program; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Generate local catering revenues
  • Supervise and coach catering team
  • Develop new catering products
  • Function space yield management
  • Opera Sales & Event Management system

Nice-to-have

  • Display Fairmont Values and Standards
  • Networking and solicitation skills
  • Constructive working relationships
  • Positive impact on employee satisfaction

Key Requirements

  • 5 years experience in Catering management
  • Director of Catering in large size property
  • Hospitality or Post Secondary Degree
  • Strong culinary knowledge
  • Operational Food & Beverage experience
  • Knowledge of city's social and business community
  • Strong relationship with area event planners
  • Proficient knowledge of Opera or other hotel sales and catering system

Work Rights

Not specified

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