Restaurant Catering Manager

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is seeking a Restaurant Catering Manager at 1 Hotel South Beach to lead events with a focus on guest experiences, service excellence, and revenue growth.

The role demands a strong leader who can build relationships, anticipate client needs, and keep operations running smoothly in a 24-hour environment. Post-secondary diploma is a plus; 3+ years in similar work preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of similar work experience.
• Advanced knowledge of food & beverage operations.
• Strong leadership and guest and team member engagement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Flexible and willing to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage catering events and group dining experiences to achieve the ultimate outcomes.
• Anticipate client needs and provide quick solutions.
• Work in the trenches with the team to ensure events run smoothly and guest satisfaction is high.
• Drive sales and financial performance for catering and group dining.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Guest engagement

Financial performance

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree

Job description

Grow with us...Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is beautiful and we want to keep it that way. But we can't do it alone. That's why hiring thoughtful and inspiring Team Members and Leaders who understand that our people, collaboration, stellar service, and respect for nature are so important to us.Life is precious including the experiences we have with food and the people we share those experiences with. The Food & Beverage team at 1 Hotel South Beach understands (and values) that thoughtful ingredients and extraordinary people are both required to execute an exquisite experience for our guests.We're currently in search of a Restaurant Catering Manager who shares these values and will champion them. Who strives to be a leader second-to-none, knows how to build relationships, drive sales, elevate standards, and cultivate exceptional experiences for our guests. We're looking for a people magnet, a genius at anticipating client needs, overcoming obstacles, and finding quick solutions. Most important, someone who's not afraid to get in the trenches with their team to ensure every event and group dining experience achieves the ultimate outcome.(Inside Tip: This role was made with room to grow for a service-minded rockstar.)About you...Passionate about food & beverage and a minimum of 3 years of similar work experience.A post-secondary diploma or degree would be a plus.Advanced knowledge of food & beverage operations, a strong leader and a proven track record in guest and team member engagement and financial performance.Excels at communication, both verbal and written.Is flexible and willing to meet the demands of a 24-hour operation.As a mission-driven company, our purpose is our true north, and our compass guides the way. The purpose we live by impacts the lives of our team members, drives the experiences for our guests, builds community with like-minded travelers and takes care of the planet we live in. Founded in 2006 by Barry Sternlicht, Starwood Hotels is a luxury hotel brand management company and affiliate of global private investment firm Starwood Capital Group.Starwood Hotels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in a diverse, sustainable workforce with an empowered, inclusive culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis covered under applicable law. If you require any special accommodations, please visit People Operations.Life at Starwood Hotels is based on a simple idea: the world is brimming with natural beauty, vivid splendor, and heartwarming whimsy - and we want to keep it that way. Our mission is to inspire others to do the same while crafting unique and evolved luxury experiences.We seek next-level talent with lots of heart and plenty of hustle, individuals who love to be of service, obsess over details, honor nature, aren't afraid to ask questions, have the confidence to share new ideas and the respect to listen to diverse worldviews. We care about who you are, how you treat others and what fires you up. Read on to learn more about our new opportunities, open now