Dir, Catering

Lancer Hospitality; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

401k

Sick Time

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Constellation Culinary Group in Newark, NJ seeks a Director of Catering to lead our catering sales and events program at a premier cultural center. You will oversee revenue goals, client relationships, and event execution with a focus on service excellence.

The ideal candidate has substantial experience in catering sales management, strong leadership and communication skills, and a background in hospitality or related field. This role is on-site at a cultural venue with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Seven years’ 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

• Providing strategic leadership to the unit sales team to ensure revenue goals and represent the company.
• Building unit level sales teams by recruiting, training, coaching, and scheduling team members for success.
• Developing business performance against sales standards, budgets, event profitability, guest satisfaction and safety.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients and employees.
• Ensuring the highest level of integrity and accountability in all business dealings.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Event/Catering sales

Education

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

Job description

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The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add a skilled, experienced Director of Catering to our Constellation Culinary Group team in Newark, NJ. As a Director of Catering, you will have the opportunity to oversee Catering Sales for an exciting Cultural Center!

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

• Medical (FT Employees)
• 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.

Nearest Major Market: Newark
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City