Catering & Events Director — Lead Sales & Service

Elior; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

The Raleigh, NC-based Constellation team within Elior North America is seeking a Director of Catering to lead the catering sales and events function in a corporate dining setting.

You will build and coach a unit sales team, drive revenue, oversee event planning and execution, ensure guest satisfaction, and uphold the company's standards for integrity and safety across high-volume catering operations.

Qualifications

• At least seven years of experience in event or catering sales management.
• Excellent leadership and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the unit sales team to ensure revenue goals, including guiding and supporting unit sales, event planning, and representing the company.
• Build unit level sales teams by recruiting, training, scheduling, coaching, and counseling team members for growth and success.
• Develop business performance against sales standards and metrics, including budgeted sales goals, event profitability, guest satisfaction, and safety.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and employees.
• Ensure the highest level of integrity and accountability in all business dealings.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field

Job description

The Raleigh, NC-based Constellation team within Elior North America is seeking a Director of Catering to lead the catering sales and events function in a corporate dining setting.

You will build and coach a unit sales team, drive revenue, oversee event planning and execution, ensure guest satisfaction, and uphold the company's standards for integrity and safety across high-volume catering operations.