Director, Luxury 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

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.