Director, Catering & Conference Services

Starwood Hotels; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Starwood Hotels in New York is seeking a Director, Catering & Conference Services to lead luxury events, drive revenue, and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years of catering and events experience, strong leadership and sales skills, and a flexible schedule to manage events including evenings and weekends.

You will partner with client teams, manage budgets, and align with business and marketing objectives for meetings, banquets and celebrations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years in catering and events.
• Post-secondary diploma or degree is a plus.
• Proven leadership and strong sales ability with financial performance track record.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative ways to maximize profit and achieve revenue goals.
• Support financial, business and marketing objectives for meetings and events.

Skills

Salesmanship

Leadership

Guest engagement

Financial performance

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Post-secondary degree

Job description

Grow with us...

Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can’t do it alone. That’s why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us.

If you’re the kind of person who never says no to a party, you’re speaking our language. We’re currently seeking an exuberant Director, Catering & Conference Services to join the team.

Ideally, you’re a luxury events pro and a natural salesperson who brings it all to life for our clients. That means developing creative ways to maximize profit, achieving set revenue goals, and supporting the financial, business and marketing objectives for meetings, parties and other gatherings. Of course, you’re great at talking to anyone, and you mean every word, too.

(Inside Tip: Creativity and imagination are both major +s.)

About You...

• Passionate about hospitality and food & beverage with a minimum of 6 years of similar work experience.
• A post-secondary diploma or degree would be a plus.
• An expert in Catering & Events, a strong leader, natural salesperson and a proven track record in guest and team member engagement and financial performance.
• Excels at communication, both verbal and written.
• Flexible and willing to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays

About Us...

As a mission-driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like-minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.

Salary Range $135k - $150k

Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.