Luxury Hotel Director of Catering

Director of Catering

This position is based in Tacoma, WA and will require working onsite.

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.

Luxury Hotel 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

Luxury Hotel 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.

Luxury Hotel 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