Catering Lead: Banquets, Events & Revenue Growth

HHM Hospitality; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

HHM Hospitality is seeking an Assistant Director of Catering to optimize event sales and guest satisfaction while conforming to brand standards and sustainability goals. You will lead and train associates, review banquet orders, manage budgets, and help develop menus and themes within corporate guidelines.

This on-site role may require holidays and weekends; familiarity with food and wine is essential. A associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred, with 3-5 years of related hospitality sales

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 3-5 years sales experience in hospitality.
• Knowledge of food and 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

Food & wine knowledge

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

HHM Hospitality is seeking an Assistant Director of Catering to optimize event sales and guest satisfaction while conforming to brand standards and sustainability goals. You will lead and train associates, review banquet orders, manage budgets, and help develop menus and themes within corporate guidelines.

This on-site role may require holidays and weekends; familiarity with food and wine is essential. A associate or bachelor’s degree is preferred, with 3-5 years of related hospitality sales