Dir, Catering

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

Raleigh, NC

The Role at a glance: We are looking to add a skilled, experienced Director of Catering to our Constellation team in Raleigh, NC. As a Director of Catering, you will have the opportunity to provide leadership to and direct the development of a catering department in a professional dining setting organizing catered events in a corporate dining account; ranging from meetings, conferences, receptions and events. This is a Monday - Friday opportunity.

Job Reference Number: 43482

Employment Type: Full-Time, Onsite

Segment: Dining & Events

Brand: Constellation

Location: Raleigh, NC

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

$80,000 - $90,000

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

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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.