Director of Catering and Convention Services

				Overview:

Oversee the Convention Services and Catering Sales Department by ensuring a consistent product to standards, while maximizing profitability and protecting the integrity of the guest experience. 

Responsibilities:

* Ensure catering sales meet assigned production goals and catering budget.
* Ensure smooth flow of information (communication) from Sales to Banquet Services and the Food & Beverage Department.
* Prospect and establish an expanding base of accounts.
* Monitor and evaluate, on a continuous basis, the level of service maintained by the Banquet Department.
* Prepare and present monthly and annual department forecasts and budgets for the Hotel.
* Prepare Catering Sales Action Plans in order to focus on client needs and maximize gap periods.
* Ensure that the department standards are met and that all company policies and procedures are adhered to.
* Perform annual performance reviews for all Catering Sales Managers and Convention Service Managers.
* Collaborate with Executive Chef to complete Banquet and Catering menus and update on an annual basis.
* Attend/Conduct all designated Sales and Banquet meetings.
* Plan, evaluate, organize and direct the activities of the Convention Services Managers.
* Establish and maintain rapport with outside purveyors, who provide services for the Hotel and its guests through the Convention Services Department.
* Attend weekly staff and group resume meetings.
* Tours the hotel function space and spot checks meeting room setups.
* Ensure that the desired level of quality is maintained in all meeting room sets on a continuing basis.
* Ensure that all file turnover requirements are fulfilled.
* Meets with major converntion/meeting planners/impactful groups to the Hotel to coordinate final arrangements for convention/meetings.
* Oversee the coordination of the detailing of all group related events.
* Attend out of hotel meetings as required.

Qualifications:

* Minimum of 2 years experience as an Assistant Director or Director of Convention Services, with Catering Sales experience preferred.
* High school diploma or equivalent.
* College degree preferred.
* Knowledge of the operations of the hotel industry.
* Dynamic, enthusiastic, creative leader who thrives under pressure and is able to perform multiple functions and troubleshot when needed.
* Proven track record in achieving catering and banquet goals.
* Ability to drive, motivate and lead convention services and Catering Sales leaders.
* Must have proven selling, negotiating and presentation skills.
* Highly developed customer service skills with strong attention to detail.
* Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Delphi experience preferred.
* The ability to delegate, effectively train and coach.
* Flexible to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed to meet business needs.

Pay: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00/annually. The pay scale provided is a range that Omni Hotels & Resorts reasonably expects to pay. Actual compensation offered may fluctuate based on a candidate's qualifications and/or experience.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement

If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.
			

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