Strategic Catering & Conventions Director

WizeHire, Inc; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Doubletree by Hilton Orlando Airport in Orlando, FL, seeks a Director of Catering & Convention Services to lead strategic direction, sales, and execution of events in a hotel environment. The role focuses on maximizing F&B revenue, client relations, and producing BEOs, while supervising a catering and convention services team to deliver flawless events.

The position requires 2–5 years in catering sales or conference services, a bachelor’s degree in hospitality or related field, and strong

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of catering sales or conference services experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or related field preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with hospitality software and Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Sales & revenue growth through prospecting and up-selling catering and convention services.
• Plan customized menus, timelines, and floor plans; generate BEOs.
• Coordinate with hotel and staff to execute events flawlessly.
• Prepare annual budgets, forecast revenue, and analyze performance metrics.
• Recruit, train, and mentor catering and conference services staff.

Skills

Catering sales

Conference services

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Event management systems

Delphi

Sales Pro

MeetingBroker

Social Tables

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management

Business Administration

Tools

Delphi

Sales Pro

MeetingBroker

Social Tables

Microsoft Office

Job description

Doubletree by Hilton Orlando Airport in Orlando, FL, seeks a Director of Catering & Convention Services to lead strategic direction, sales, and execution of events in a hotel environment. The role focuses on maximizing F&B revenue, client relations, and producing BEOs, while supervising a catering and convention services team to deliver flawless events.

The position requires 2–5 years in catering sales or conference services, a bachelor’s degree in hospitality or related field, and strong