Catering Director

Lancer Hospitality; Bowie (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

UNUM offering for accident and illness

Discount program

Commuter benefits

EAP

401k

Sick time

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Elior Collegiate Dining is seeking a Director of Catering to lead the Collegiate Dining team in Bowie. You will guide the unit sales team, oversee event planning and execution, and represent the company in driving revenue and client relationships.

The role requires seven years in event or catering sales management, strong leadership and communication skills, and a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or related field. This is a full-time, onsite position at Bowie State University.

Qualifications

• Seven+ years' experience in event or catering sales management.
• Excellent leadership and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the unit sales team to drive revenue goals.
• Build unit-level sales teams through recruiting, training, scheduling, coaching, and development.
• Develop business performance against sales standards: budgeted sales goals, event profitability, guest satisfaction, engagement, and sanitation.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Event/catering sales mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field

Job description

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Job Reference Number: 42103
Employment Type:Full-Time,Onsite
Segment: Education
Brand: Elior-Collegiate-Dining
Location: Bowie State University - Board Plan

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The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add a skilled, experienced Director of Catering to our Collegiate Dining team in Bowie. As a Director of Catering, you will have the opportunity to provide leadership to and direct the development of an assigned business unit.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing strategic leadership to the unit sales team to ensure the success of revenue goals, including guiding and supporting unit sales, event planning and execution, and by personally representing the company.
• Building unit level sales teams by recruiting, selecting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, and providing counseling to business unit sales team members to ensure both individual and team success and growth.
• Developing business performance against company sales standards and metrics, including budgeted sales goals, event profitability, guest satisfaction, employee engagement, and safety and sanitation.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients and employees.
• Ensuring the highest level of integrity and accountability in all business dealings.
  

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

• At least seven years' experience in event or catering sales management.
• Excellent leadership and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience in a high-volume, upscale catering, restaurant, hotel, or resort environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or a related field.

Compensation Range

Up to $75,000 per year depending on experience

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off

About Elior Collegiate:

Elior Collegiate Dining is rewriting the rules of campus dining, serving up bold flavors, fresh ideas, and high-impact experiences that fuel student life. We partner with forward-thinking colleges and universities to create vibrant, customized dining programs that spark connection, celebrate culture, and make food a defining part of the college journey.

About Elior-North America:

Elior North America is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We take pride in supporting the development of our employees and their skills at all levels and in fostering an environment of growth.

At Elior North America, we are committed to offering growth and advancement opportunities for all of our employees. The valuable skills and experience you've gained with Elior will propel you further in your career, whether with our corporate office or one of our brand segments.

Disclaimer: This job description can be revised by management as needed.