Hilton Baton Rouge - Director Catering

The Director Catering is direct oversight of attainment of assigned team catering / food and beverage sales goals tied to the overall performance of the hotel. The individual will be responsible for effectively managing the catering team. This role may also be responsible for servicing catering clients and maintaining the contracted food and beverage minimum. This role will work in conjunction with the Director of Sales or Hotel leadership to achieve the hotel’s revenue, meeting planner satisfaction scores, and food and beverage catering sales goals for one or more assigned properties. Exempt managers must customarily and regular direct the work of at least 3 full-time associates or their equivalents. Primary duties must consist of administrative, executive, or professional tasks more than 50 percent of the time and job duties must also involve the use of discretion and independent judgement more than 50 percent of the time.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• At least 6 years of progressive hotel catering sales experience preferred; or a 4-year college degree and at least 2 years of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and at least 4 years of related experience.
• Demonstrate creativity and knowledge of food and beverage / events desired.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in the applicable state.
• Must possess highly developed verbal & written communication skills to frequently negotiate, convince, sell and influence other managerial personnel, hotel guest(s) and / or corporate clients.
• Must have thorough experience with professional selling skills : opening, probing, supporting, closing
• Shows strong analytical skills and strategic vision in establishing appropriate sales deployment
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products
• Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks
• Strong organization and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and manage people of diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds while solving complex problems and creating a productive sales team
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the sales / marketing / hospitality profession.
• Must work well in stressful, high pressure situations; maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data, and basic arithmetic functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

After an initial waiting period, those hired into full time positions are eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes the following :

PROPERTY INFORMATION :

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Application deadline for Colorado positions :

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