Director of Catering

Director of Catering
Location: Nashville, TN

Salary: $90,000 - $95,000 + Benefits

A prestigious luxury hotel is seeking a Director of Catering to lead the planning, sales, and execution of weddings, social events, and corporate gatherings. This role blends strategic revenue growth with hands-on event leadership, managing the full event lifecycle from inquiry to post-event billing. The ideal candidate is a polished, client-focused professional who can build strong relationships, deliver exceptional experiences, and contribute to the hotel's ongoing success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the catering sales team, ensuring targets and revenue goals are met.
• Prospect, negotiate, and secure weddings, social events, and corporate business.
• Respond to all inquiries promptly, managing leads through the full sales cycle.
• Collaborate with Sales and Culinary leadership to design tailored proposals, menus, and event experiences.
• Maximize revenue through strategic upselling, space optimization, and experiential enhancements.
• Oversee on-site event execution, serving as the primary point of contact for clients and internal teams.
• Prepare reports, forecasts, and sales plans to support business strategy.
• Foster strong client relationships to encourage repeat business and referrals.

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum of 3 years' catering sales experience in a hotel environment, preferably luxury or upper-upscale.
• College degree preferred.
• Strong knowledge of food and beverage products, preparation, and presentation standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; fluent in English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM platforms such as Salesforce.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Sarah at COREcruitment dot com

Due to the volume of application, we may not be able to provide feedback to all applicants. If you haven't heard from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Nevertheless, feel free to reach out