Director of Catering

Hilton Anchorage; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off Vision insurance

Hilton Discount Benefits

Job summary

Hilton Anchorage is seeking an experienced Director of Catering to lead our events team and drive revenue for our downtown hotel with 606 rooms and over 20,000 square feet of function space.

You will sell the public space, food and beverage, and event planning services, cultivate key client relationships, and develop marketing strategies to meet revenue goals while ensuring guest satisfaction and top-tier service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in hospitality, marketing, or related field.
• 2-3 years experience in catering, event planning, hospitality, or food service management.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale catering operations and teams.
• Experience in sales, marketing and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Sell the public space, food and beverage, and function planning services to maximize revenues.
• Maximize hotel revenues and profits through effective selling and planning.
• Solicit new and existing accounts via telephone, outside sales calls, and written communication.

Skills

Leadership

Sales

Communication

Budgeting

Event planning

Marketing strategy

Client relations

Education

Associates/Bachelor's in Hospitality Management or Marketing

Job description

The Anchorage Hilton is currently seeking an experienced and energetic Director of Catering to join our team!

We are the largest full-service hotel with 606 rooms located in downtown Anchorage. The hotel has a full-service restaurant, bar, room service, concierge lounge, exercise room, indoor pool and 20,000 square feet of functional event space.

The Director of Catering will be responsible for effectively selling the public space, food and beverage, and function planning services of the hotel to maximize revenues and profits for the hotel. The Director of Catering will solicit new and existing accounts to meet/exceed revenue goals through telephone solicitation, outside sales calls, and written communication.

Qualifications:

• Associates/bachelor's degree in hospitality management, or marketing.
• Extensive experience in catering, event planning, hospitality, or food service management (typically 2-3 years) experience in a similar role.
• Proven track record of managing large-scale catering operations and teams.
• Experience in sales, marketing, and client relationship management.

Certifications (Optional but advantageous):

• SERV Safe Food Handler or Manager Certification.
• Hospitality management certifications.

Key Qualifications for the Role:

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Budgeting, financial management, and cost control expertise.
• Event planning and coordination skills.
• Ability to develop and implement marketing strategies.

Personal Attributes:

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Demonstrated record of success with an emphasis on guest satisfaction and meeting sales goals.
• Creativity and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work flexible shifts which may include evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Job Type:

Full-time

Schedule: 8- 10-hour shift/ Flexible hours

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off Vision insurance
• Hilton Discount Benefits

Work Location:

In person