Lux Catering & Conference Director | Revenue-Driven Growth

1 Hotels; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

1 Hotels in New York is seeking an exuberant Director, Catering & Conference Services to lead luxury events, maximize revenue, and drive profitability for meetings, parties and gatherings.

Ideal candidates bring a minimum of 6 years of experience in catering and events, with strong leadership, salesmanship, and outstanding communication; a post-secondary diploma is a plus. The role requires flexibility with days, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of similar work experience in hospitality/catering and conferences.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proven leader with track record in guest and team engagement and driving financial performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative ways to maximize profit and achieve revenue goals for meetings and events.
• Support financial, business, and marketing objectives for conferences and events.
• Lead and inspire the catering and conference services team to deliver premier guest experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Salesmanship

Guest engagement

Financial performance

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Post-secondary diploma/degree

Job description

1 Hotels in New York is seeking an exuberant Director, Catering & Conference Services to lead luxury events, maximize revenue, and drive profitability for meetings, parties and gatherings.

Ideal candidates bring a minimum of 6 years of experience in catering and events, with strong leadership, salesmanship, and outstanding communication; a post-secondary diploma is a plus. The role requires flexibility with days, evenings, weekends and holidays.