Director of Catering: Lead High-Volume Events & Sales

Elior Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, 

Voluntary UNUM offering for Hospital I

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Elior North America is seeking a Director of Catering in Raleigh, NC, to lead the Constellation catering team. The role focuses on directing catering events for corporate accounts, from meetings to conferences and receptions, in a Monday–Friday schedule.

The position requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and a track record in high-volume catering sales. Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills are essential for success in this client-facing role.

Qualifications

• At least seven years’ experience in event or catering sales management.
• Excellent leadership and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience in a high-volume, upscale catering, restaurant, hotel, or resort environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to the unit sales team to meet revenue goals and represent the company.
• Build unit-level sales teams through recruiting, training, and coaching.
• Develop business performance against sales standards: budgets, profitability, guest satisfaction, safety.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients and employees.
• Ensure integrity and accountability in all business dealings.

Skills

Leadership

Sales management

Event planning

Strategic leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field

Job description

Elior North America is seeking a Director of Catering in Raleigh, NC, to lead the Constellation catering team. The role focuses on directing catering events for corporate accounts, from meetings to conferences and receptions, in a Monday–Friday schedule.

The position requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and a track record in high-volume catering sales. Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills are essential for success in this client-facing role.