Senior Catering Manager

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.; West Hollywood (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. in West Hollywood is seeking a Senior Catering Manager to lead luxury events for our guests, develop creative ways to maximize profit, and support the hotel's meetings and banquets strategy.

You have a proven track record in Catering & Events, strong leadership, and a natural sales acumen, with 3-5 years of related experience and a post-secondary diploma or degree as a plus.

Qualifications

• Passionate about hospitality and food & beverage with a minimum of 3–5 years of similar work experience.
• A post-secondary diploma or degree would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative ways to maximize profit and achieve revenue goals for meetings and events.
• Support financial, business and marketing objectives for meetings, parties and other gatherings at the hotel.
• Lead by example and engage guests and team members to deliver stellar service.

Skills

Leadership

Salesmanship

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.Our hiring leaders for Catering & Events Teams who have shown themselves to be the very best in their fields, energizing staff on the daily and leading by example, collaborating on each new project to inspire and assist in executing events that leave our guests feeling in awe of their surroundings. If you’re the kind of person who never says no to a soiree, you’re speaking our language. We’re currently seeking an exuberant Senior Catering Manager to join the team . Our goals are set on a luxury events pro and a natural salesperson who brings it all to life for our guests . From developing creative ways to maximize profit and achieving set revenue goals, to supporting the financial, business and marketing objectives for meetings, parties and other gatherings at the hotel. You're a natural at what you do - and you love it. If this sounds like you, you should probably sell us on why. About you... Passionate about hospitality and food & beverage with a **minimum of 3-5 years of similar work experience.** A post-secondary diploma or degree would be a plus. An expert in Catering & Events, a strong leader, natural salesperson and a proven track record in guest and team member engagement and financial performance. Excels at communication, both verbal and written. Flexible and willing to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings, weekends and holidays**About us...**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.$95k-100kStarwood 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.