Director of Catering
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Director of Catering
Tacoma, WA
Posted 1 day ago
About the job
We are a luxury full-service hotel seeking a Director of Catering to lead the catering team, grow sales, build client relationships, and ensure exceptional event execution.
Requirements
- 3+ years in luxury hotel catering
- Banquet and catering experience
- Leading and developing sales team
- Track record of generating business
- Humble, no-ego leadership
Qualifications
- Stable work history
- Residency within commuting distance
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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