Director of Local Catering in Forest Heights, Maryland

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Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center located at 201 Waterfront Street, Oxon Hill,MD, xxxx5 is currently hiring a Director of Local Catering.
Responsibilities include: Manages all aspects of the Catering department in accordance with company and brand standards. Manages the daily operations of the local catering function including local catering sales, event execution, and department administration. Coordinates details and menus for clients' functions and maintains budgeted revenues through solicitation of business. Monitors and controls financial and administrative responsibilities including asset protection. Verifies the highest level of service by training and developing staff and executing the requirements of events based on standards. Verifies that all local catering events adhere to the established guidelines and regulatory standards.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education and Experience
? High school diploma or GED; 5 years? experience in catering management, food and beverage, sales and marketing, or related professional area.
Preferred
? Bachelor?s degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major
CORE WORK ACTIVITIES
Leading Catering Teams
? Demonstrates self-confidence, energy and enthusiasm.
? Understands how to manage in a culturally diverse work environment.
? Uses problem solving methodology for decision making and follow up.
? Demonstrates personal integrity, manages time well, and is highly visible in areas of responsibility.
? Builds a positive work environment by demonstrating self confidence, energy and enthusiasm.
Managing Catering Operations
? Manages the daily operations of the local catering function including local catering sales, event execution, and department administration.
? Interacts with other catering employees, customers and guests, vendors and suppliers.
? Demonstrates knowledge of all departments within the property.
? Communicates group needs to various departments within the property.
? Prompts handling of all inquiries within market and parameters.
? Creates written and verbal presentations effectively.
? Meet with the Chef prior to function to verify arrangements and to observe the quality of the food presentation.
? Meet with clients to plan their functions and highlight features of facility as well as available services.
? Verifies that all local catering events adhere to the established guidelies and regulatory standards.
? Schedules local Social Coordinators according to business needs.
? Assists the Director of Catering Operations and Executive Chef ? Conference Center with menu development and the development of banquet concepts.
Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service
? Communicates all details of catering events to operating departments and customers.
? Manages the quality process in areas of customer service and employee satisfaction.
Supporting and Coordinating with the Sales and Marketing Function
? Qualifies business and tracks leads.
? Solicits and books meetings, conferences and catered corporate and social events.
? Finalizes and upsells catering arrangements for group/convention business.
? Negotiates and markets to drive sales and create profits.
Conducting Human Resources Activities
? Provides constructive coaching and counseling to employees.
? Directs the development, training, and mentoring of employees.
? Demonstrates knowledge of how and when to impose deadlines and delegate tasks.
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