Catering Director: Lead Events & Guest Experience

HHM Hospitality; Deerfield Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HHM Hospitality is seeking a Director of Catering to lead sales and service excellence for our meetings and events portfolio in Deerfield Beach. You will interview, train, and coach associates, ensure flawless banquet setups, and manage budgets to maximize revenue while upholding brand standards.

The role requires 3–5 years of hospitality sales experience, knowledge of food and wine, and a degree (associate or bachelor’s preferred).

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years related sales experience in hospitality industry
• Knowledge of food/wine is essential.

Responsibilities

• Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values.
• Analyze banquet event orders, to ensure that all room set-ups, equipment, supplies, staffing and menus meet/exceed customer's expectations.
• Recommend, implement, monitor, and control the banquet budget and coordinate with event budgets to maximize revenue and minimize expenses.
• Develop and implement, in conjunction with sales and convention services, special packages, and create new menus and themes within corporate guidelines.
• Ensure cash handling policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Monitor and control the maintenance of the meeting space and equipment to protect hotel assets and ensure a safe work environment.
• Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards.
• Perform other duties as requested by management.

Skills

Sales experience

Hospitality knowledge

Team coaching

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

HHM Hospitality is seeking a Director of Catering to lead sales and service excellence for our meetings and events portfolio in Deerfield Beach. You will interview, train, and coach associates, ensure flawless banquet setups, and manage budgets to maximize revenue while upholding brand standards.

The role requires 3–5 years of hospitality sales experience, knowledge of food and wine, and a degree (associate or bachelor’s preferred).