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Director Of Catering

$60k - $70k
Full-time

TRYP by Wyndham Pittsburgh/Lawrenceville

Job Description

Job Description

The hotel Director of Catering is a strategic executive responsible for driving food, beverage, and event revenue. They oversee the catering sales team, negotiate contracts, and collaborate closely with culinary and banquet operations to ensure flawless execution of weddings, corporate meetings, and social events. 

Compensation:

$60,000 - $70,000 yearly

Responsibilities:
  • Sales & Revenue Generation: Proactively solicit and book events, conduct client site tours, and close high-value contracts to consistently meet or exceed aggressive revenue targets. 
  • Event Detailing & Logistics: Manage the end-to-end event process, including creating Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), designing floor plans, planning menus with the Executive Chef, and detailing billing. 
  • Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and mentor the catering sales and convention services team to foster a high-performance, customer-focused culture. 
  • Cross-Department Collaboration: Act as the liaison between the client and the culinary, banquet, front desk, and housekeeping teams to ensure seamless event execution and high guest satisfaction. 
  • Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop departmental budgets, monitor event expenses, and provide weekly/monthly forecasting reports for hotel leadership. 
Qualifications:
  • Education: A bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Experience: 3 or more years of progressive experience in catering sales, event planning, or a director-level role within a full-service hotel, resort, or convention setting. 
  • System Skills: Proficiency in industry-standard catering and sales software.
  • Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills. Must have the flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs dictate. 
About Company

Set in the historic Washington Education Center building at the base of the 40th Street Bridge, TRYP Pittsburgh | Lawrenceville is a boutique neighborhood hotel located in the center of what TIME and Money Magazines named “The Coolest Neighborhood in America.” Steeped in neighborhood history and adorned with local art, the 108-room hotel is home to two restaurants, a coffee bar, spectacular rooftop city and neighborhood views, and two distinct event spaces for celebrations and events.

TRYP Pittsburgh | Lawrenceville is a local gathering place and a hidden gem destination just 3 minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh, 30 minutes from Pittsburgh International Airport, in the heart of one of the City's most celebrated art, dining, and shopping districts.

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