Director of Experiential Events & Catering

Pier One Sydney Harbour; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted accommodation and F&B at JW

Discounted parking onsite

Discounted staff meals

Training and development opportunities

Heritage waterfront location

Job summary

Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection, seeks a Director of Catering and Events to lead the events team and drive revenue for large-scale conferences and social events along Sydney Harbour. You will forecast catering and group revenue, ensure superb client experiences, and partner with culinary, F&B and sales teams to deliver memorable occasions.

The role requires a strategic leader with a proven track record in event management, negotiation, and team development, contributing to the

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in planning sales, events and groups.
• Experience in leadership, management and coaching of a team.
• Strong business acumen with data-driven decision making.
• Able to forecast and budget catering and event revenue.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site inspections for prospective clients to the hotel.
• Manage the event delivery process for large-scale events and residential conferences.
• Develop relationships based on customer needs and service standards.
• Ensure profitable proposals and contracts are accurate and complete.
• Champion the hotel's event management system and ensure team proficiency.
• Collaborate with Culinary/F&B, Rooms Division, Groups and Sales teams to maximise guest satisfaction and profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Coaching

Client relationship management

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management

Job description

Pier One Sydney Harbour, Autograph Collection, seeks a Director of Catering and Events to lead the events team and drive revenue for large-scale conferences and social events along Sydney Harbour. You will forecast catering and group revenue, ensure superb client experiences, and partner with culinary, F&B and sales teams to deliver memorable occasions.

The role requires a strategic leader with a proven track record in event management, negotiation, and team development, contributing to the