Director of Catering and Events - Franchise
Clarksville, USA IT development
Job description
Job Requirements
Position Details:
We are excited to announce an amazing opportunity for the Director of Catering and Events to join the DoubleTree by Hilton Clarksville Riverview opening August 2024! This role involves selling social groups and events, as well as overseeing in-house groups. You will be responsible for representing the hotel’s services and facilities to prospective clients and customers in the hotel’s continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.
Responsibilities:
● Target and solicit new catering business through lead generation, face-to-face prospecting, and relationship referrals.
● Maximize revenue by upselling packages and creative food & beverage.
● Respond to incoming catering opportunities.
● Perform site visits.
● Work closely with banquet management to ensure all event details are communicated.
● Negotiate and close contracts.
● Provide direction and supervision to affected departments and team members during the execution of meetings and/or events.
● Directly serve on-site group and catering customers in a proactive manner
● Timely communication to internal and external clients via telephone, email, written documents or in person
● Demonstrate knowledge of job systems, products, booking systems, and processes
● Participate in the monthly Manager on Duty Program
● Other duties as necessary based on business needs.
Work Experience
● Minimum of 2 years in Hospitality-related role at supervisory level
● At least 1 year of experience in Food and Beverage/Event management
● Ability to effectively communicate.
● Team player attitude
● Knowledge of the hotel property management systems (Delphi, OnQ, Micros, Oracle Symphony) preferred but not required.
● Bachelor’s degree in business development or other relevant degree preferred but acceptable tenure of experience in a related field accepted.
● Must be eligible to work in the USA.
Benefits
● PTO
● Medical/Dental/Vision
● Short/Long-Term Disability
● 401(k) matching
● Paid monthly parking subscription (where applicable)
● Hilton Brands Team Member Travel Program and Discounts
● Performance-based quarterly bonus plan
Disclaimer
This job posting is for a position at a hotel that is owned and operated by an independent franchisee. The franchisee controls all aspects of the hotel’s employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, salary, benefits and compensation decisions, and the collection and processing of the personal data that you provide on this website. If you accept this position, you will be employed by a franchisee and not by Hilton. You will not be eligible from compensation or benefits from Hilton. You will be eligible for compensation or benefits only as may be provided to you by the independent franchisee.