Head of Luxury Banquets & Culinary Experience

Homewood Suites by Hilton Washington DC Convention Center; Wilmington (DE); In loco; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

HOTEL DU PONT in Wilmington, Delaware seeks an experienced Director of Banquets and Culinary Experience to lead the banquets department and oversee banquet and pastry production kitchens and storeroom operations. From pre-event planning to final execution, you will ensure every experience reflects the hotel’s luxury legacy.

You will drive banquet revenue, manage a large team, collaborate with Sales & Catering, and uphold safety and quality standards across all events.

Competenze

• 5+ years of progressive food-and-beverage or banquet leadership experience.
• Experience managing large-scale events at a luxury or full-service property.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Understanding labor management, cost controls, and revenue accountability.

Mansioni

• Direct all banquet service operations across 25,000+ square feet of historic event space and various events.
• Oversee banquet and pastry production kitchens and storeroom, maintaining quality, consistency, and safety.
• Partner with Sales and Catering to develop menus and execute final plans.
• Build, manage, and develop a high-performing banquet team including captains, servers, and culinary staff.
• Drive food and beverage revenue, manage labor and cost of goods, report results to the General Manager.

Conoscenze

Banquet leadership

Team leadership

Descrizione del lavoro

HOTEL DU PONT in Wilmington, Delaware seeks an experienced Director of Banquets and Culinary Experience to lead the banquets department and oversee banquet and pastry production kitchens and storeroom operations. From pre-event planning to final execution, you will ensure every experience reflects the hotel’s luxury legacy.

You will drive banquet revenue, manage a large team, collaborate with Sales & Catering, and uphold safety and quality standards across all events.