Associate Director of Catering

We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as an Associate Director of Catering you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You’ll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story. What you’ll get Complimentary stays with breakfast included in all 10 Dorchester Collection hotels – stay once a year at each hotel! (Subject to availability and seniority terms) 50% off at bars and restaurants within all of our Dorchester Collection hotels World class development opportunities (Service Excellence Training, Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging Trainings, Monthly Lunch & Learns) Social events throughout the year, including Quarterly Employee Appreciation Day events, Quarterly Employee Awards, Annual End of Year Gala Free Meals on Duty OR Workday Lunches in the form of a prepaid contactless card Exclusive Access to a discount platform featuring 1000s of retailers Compensation will range $120,000-$125,000 annually What you’ll do You’ll love what you do and take pride in delighting our guests. A day in the life of our Associate Director of Catering… it demands high levels of energy in order to keep up. They need consistency even though the days are never alike; and creativity to tackle daily adventures. Listing all of the tasks that our Associate Director of Catering accomplish would be lengthy but the list below is essential to know. Responsible for reaching personal sales goal, within Catering Department Budget. Client and Planner prospecting for new business. Consults in full service event planning and finalizes contracts, estimate sheets and diagrams, with clients according to Catering Sales Service Standards. Confirm payments, guarantees, set‑ups and signed contracts and changes with clients. Maintain bookings in system to include enquiries, prospect, tentative and definitive bookings. Generate detailed banquet event orders according to contract. Review and inspect banquet rooms and displays with Banquet Manager for conformance to client needs. Directs workers in preparing banquet and conference rooms. Detail client data in Historical/Tracking Client Files. Conduct weekly Catering Meeting as needed. Participate to all Division meeting as needed. Fulfill scheduled Event Management Coverage Detail. Compute menu cost in event planning for in‑house statistics. Assist in training and development of Catering and Conference Services Teams. Assist Director of Catering with planning and projects, as needed. Responsible for supervisory direction and coordination of Catering Events to include: Lateral event reporting responsibilities: Banquet Manager, Banquet Chef and Beverage Supervisor. These subordinates supervisors oversee a total of all employees in the Banquet, Beverage, and Culinary Departments. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit for long periods, to reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls. Manual dexterity and coordination are required to operate office equipment. Stand or sit for prolonged periods of time. Occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach and twist. Lift, carry, push, and/or pull light (10 lbs) to moderate amounts (up to 30 pounds) of weight; operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard. The items shared are essential. However, to ensure consistency, our Associate Director of Catering is provided with specifics on how we care for their department and our hotel. What you’ll bring All of our employees are ambassadors of our Vision, Values and culture. Our Associate Director of Catering do this with all they do. Due to the nature of the hospitality industry, employees are required to work varying schedules, including weekends and holidays, to accommodate the business and demands of the hotel. English is the primary language used in our hotel. Our Associate Director of Catering must feel comfortable communicating in this language. Attention to detail is critical for our this role. We pride in nurturing an environment where Working Together is a must. Our Associate Catering Manager & Events are our biggest champions of this. Our hotels operate nonstop, this require flexibility from everyone on the team. Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four‑year college or university, with Catering Management background. 5‑years Hotel Sales position in luxury World Class Hotel. 2‑years technical and supervisory Banquet experience (or) equivalent combination of education and experience. Job Location USA Location 9641 Sunset Blvd 90210 Beverly Hills Reference 2026-6337 EEO & ADA Statements Diversity and Inclusion at Dorchester Collection are core beliefs of our We Care philosophy, which is an environment where all of our employees feel valued and respected, allowing positive engagement to prosper. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusivity is part of our DNA, reflected by our core values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together and Creativity. EOE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disability Act. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dorchester Collection