Director of Catering & Conference Services (FT) (AM/PM)

Director of Catering & Conference Services Bahia Resort Hotel, San Diego, CA 92109 – Full‑time position. Salary: $106,000 – $127,200 DOE. The Director of Catering & Conference Services will direct and administer catering operations in the house, continuing the effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Pay & Perks Compensation: $106,000 – $127,200 DOE. Earn $1,000 for Culinary, Engineering, Housekeeping, and $350 for all other roles for each hired referral at any Evans Hotels property. Discounted hotel rooms for you, family and friends. Free employee parking and/or discounted MTS Pronto card. Free meals & refreshments during working shifts. Career advancement opportunities. Health (including SIMNSA), dental, vision, 401(k) with match, life insurance, sick and vacation time. Discounts on cell phone bills, shoes, gym memberships, and more. Essential Duties Direct and oversee all catering and offsite event operations, including guest service, client acquisition, contract negotiation, marketing, planning, event execution, cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and departmental management. Serve as the primary point of contact for Evans Garage events, collaborate with the Lodge at Torrey Pines on lead generation and client relations, facilitate site tours, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while leading meetings and cross‑functional coordination. Develop market segments, solicit new customers, negotiate contracts, and maintain relationships with current customers. Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, scheduling, conducting counseling and evaluations, and delivering recognition and reward. Recruit, interview, and train team members. Communicate with and provide direction and supervision to team members to execute catering events. Document maintenance needs and submit work orders as needed. Attend Safety Committee Meetings, as requested by manager. Perform additional duties and responsibilities as directed by the leadership team. Qualifications At least 2–4 years of relevant experience and/or training (or a combination of experience, education, and/or training that can be substituted). Previous similar position in an upscale hotel or similar business entity preferred. Availability to work on weekends and holidays is required. Must be able to attain a valid San Diego County Food Handler certification upon hire; Evans Hotels will provide training at the company’s expense. RBS Certification required. Ability to always maintain a friendly, professional, team‑oriented, positive demeanor and diplomatic attitude, especially under stress or challenges. Ability to stand, kneel, squat for prolonged periods up to the entire shift and lift up to 25 lbs. The position will be filled in accordance with California Labor Code Section 2810.8 and San Diego Municipal Code 311.0101 et. seq. The pay scale posted is the salary or hourly wage range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position during the first year of employment. The posted range does NOT include potential additional types of compensation, such as gratuities, service charges, commissions, or bonuses. Actual compensation offered may fluctuate based on qualifications and/or experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr