Director of Catering

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Director of Catering

Tacoma, WA
Posted 3 days ago

About the job

A luxury full-service hotel seeking a Director of Catering to lead sales, team development, and event execution, ensuring guest satisfaction and revenue growth.

Requirements

  • 3+ years as a Director of Catering
  • Banquet and catering experience
  • Leadership and team development
  • Proven sales track record
  • Stable work history

Qualifications

  • Reside within commuting distance
  • Servant-leader mindset
  • Relationship building skills
  • Strategic and hands-on leadership

Full job description

Director of Catering

We are seeking an exceptional Director of Catering with luxury full-service hotel experience and a servant-leader mindset. The ideal candidate is a strategic, hands-on leader who excels at mentoring teams, driving revenue growth, and delivering exceptional guest experiences. Success in this role comes from building strong relationships with clients, team members, and hotel leadership while fostering a collaborative, humble culture.


Director of Catering Requirements

  • 3+ years as a Director of Catering in a luxury, full-service hotel
  • 3+ years of banquet and catering experience
  • Proven experience leading and developing a sales team
  • Hunter mentality with a track record of generating new business
  • Humble, genuine leadership style with no ego
  • Stable work history with strong tenure
  • Reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the property

Director of Catering Responsibilities

  • Lead the catering department, driving revenue, profitability, and guest satisfaction.
  • Grow catering sales through weddings, corporate meetings, and social events.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships while overseeing high-profile events.
  • Ensure seamless planning and execution of catered events.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop the Event Specialist team.

Director of Catering Benefits

  • Competitive base salary plus annual bonus
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid holidays and generous PTO
  • Career growth and professional development opportunities
  • Free parking
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