Catering & Events Director — Lead Growth & Guest Experience

Blue Sky Hospitality Ltd.; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Lafayette, Louisiana is seeking a Director of Catering to manage all catering and event operations. This role involves developing contracts, leading the catering team, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences while meeting Hilton standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in catering sales or banquet management is preferred.
• Proven track record of achieving catering revenue goals.
• Ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Develop and negotiate catering contracts to exceed revenue goals.
• Oversee banquet event planning and execution.
• Lead and motivate the catering team for service excellence.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Sales skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management

Business Administration

Tools

Delphi

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

A leading hospitality company in Lafayette, Louisiana is seeking a Director of Catering to manage all catering and event operations. This role involves developing contracts, leading the catering team, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences while meeting Hilton standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.