Director Of Catering

WizeHire, Inc; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

TRYP by Wyndham Pittsburgh/Lawrenceville in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks a Director of Catering to drive food, beverage, and event revenue. You will lead the catering sales team, negotiate contracts, and coordinate with culinary and banquet operations to deliver flawless weddings, meetings, and social events.

The role requires 3+ years in catering sales or director-level hospitality, a hospitality-related bachelor’s degree, and strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or a related field is required.
• 3+ years of progressive catering sales or director-level experience in hospitality.
• Proficiency with industry catering software and sales CRMs.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills; willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Proactively solicit and book events; close high-value contracts to hit revenue targets.
• Manage end-to-end event process: BEOs, floor plans, menus, and billing.
• Recruit, train, and mentor the catering sales and convention services team.
• Collaborate with culinary, banquet, front desk, and housekeeping for flawless events.
• Develop budgets and provide weekly/monthly forecasts to hotel leadership.

Skills

Catering Sales

Event Planning

Team Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field

Tools

Catering Software

Sales CRM

Job description

TRYP by Wyndham Pittsburgh/Lawrenceville • Pittsburgh, PA, US

Description

The hotel Director of Catering is a strategic executive responsible for driving food, beverage, and event revenue. They oversee the catering sales team, negotiate contracts, and collaborate closely with culinary and banquet operations to ensure flawless execution of weddings, corporate meetings, and social events.

Responsibilities

• Sales & Revenue Generation: Proactively solicit and book events, conduct client site tours, and close high-value contracts to consistently meet or exceed aggressive revenue targets.
• Event Detailing & Logistics: Manage the end-to-end event process, including creating Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), designing floor plans, planning menus with the Executive Chef, and detailing billing.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and mentor the catering sales and convention services team to foster a high-performance, customer-focused culture.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Act as the liaison between the client and the culinary, banquet, front desk, and housekeeping teams to ensure seamless event execution and high guest satisfaction.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Develop departmental budgets, monitor event expenses, and provide weekly/monthly forecasting reports for hotel leadership.

Qualifications

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: 3 or more years of progressive experience in catering sales, event planning, or a director-level role within a full-service hotel, resort, or convention setting.
• System Skills: Proficiency in industry-standard catering and sales software.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills. Must have the flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs dictate.

Compensation

$60,000 - $70,000/year

About TRYP by Wyndham Pittsburgh/Lawrenceville

Set in the historic Washington Education Center building at the base of the 40th Street Bridge, TRYP Pittsburgh | Lawrenceville is a boutique neighborhood hotel located in the center of what TIME and Money Magazines named “The Coolest Neighborhood in America.” Steeped in neighborhood history and adorned with local art, the 108‑room hotel is home to two restaurants, a coffee bar, spectacular rooftop city and neighborhood views, and two distinct event spaces for celebrations and events.

TRYP Pittsburgh | Lawrenceville is a local gathering place and a hidden gem destination just 3 minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh, 30 minutes from Pittsburgh International Airport, in the heart of one of the City’s most celebrated art, dining, and shopping districts.