Dir, Catering

Elior; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

Voluntary UNUM for Accident, Critical/

Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Elior North America seeks a skilled Director of Catering to lead and oversee all catering and conference dining for a boutique law firm in Manhattan, NY. This is a Monday–Friday, onsite leadership role with a strong focus on revenue growth and client satisfaction.

You will guide the unit sales team, recruit and develop talent, manage event profitability, and uphold high standards of service and safety while building lasting client relationships.

Qualifications

• At least seven years’ experience in event or catering sales management.
• Excellent leadership and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience in a high-volume, upscale catering, restaurant, hotel, or resort environment (nice-to-have).
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or a related field (nice-to-have).

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

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

Job description

Job Reference Number: 41861
Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Segment: Dining & Events
Brand: Constellation
Location: , [[stateProvince]]
The Role at a glance: We are looking to add a skilled, experienced Director of Catering to our Constellation Culinary team in New York, NY. As a Director of Catering, you will have the opportunity to provide leadership and oversee all of the catering and conference dining at a boutique law firm in Manhattan. This is a Monday- Friday opportunity.
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 $90,000 - $100,000
Our Benefits:

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• 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 Constellation: From retail spaces to office buildings, Constellation provides high-quality business dining and catering experiences all over the United States. Constellation takes pride in building every meal around its goal of fostering connections through food and hospitality.
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.