Director of Catering

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 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. 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 People Are Our Capability – Hearts That Serve – Only Excellence – Stay Nimble - Own It Source: HHM Hotels #J-18808-Ljbffr Plazahotelelpaso