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Associate Director of Catering

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $120,000.00 - $125,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

complimentary hotel stays
Discounts at bars and restaurants
development opportunities
Social events
free meals on duty
Retail Discounts
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan

Job Description

The Beverly Hills Hotel is a distinguished luxury hotel located in the heart of Beverly Hills, California, renowned for its exceptional service, timeless elegance, and iconic status within the hospitality industry. As a proud member of the Dorchester Collection, The Beverly Hills Hotel provides an unparalleled guest experience that combines classic glamour with modern luxury. Recognized globally as a symbol of Hollywood's golden age, this hotel embodies a legacy of excellence that continues to set standards in luxury accommodations, exquisite dining, and world-class events.

The Beverly Hills Hotel caters to a sophisticated clientele who expect nothing less than exceptional attention to detail and personalized service. The Sales and Marketing department, particularly the Catering and Events division, plays a critical role in upholding this legacy by ensuring that every event is flawlessly planned and executed to meet the highest expectations. With a commitment to nurturing talent, the hotel supports the professional growth of its staff through award-winning training programs and ongoing development initiatives.

The role of Associate Director of Catering at The Beverly Hills Hotel is a permanent, full-time position that offers a unique opportunity to excel in the luxury hospitality sector. This role is designed for an individual who is passionate about delivering extraordinary event experiences and eager to lead a dynamic team. With a competitive annual salary range of $120,000 to $125,000, the position provides not only financial rewards but also access to exclusive employee benefits and development opportunities.

In this role, you will be instrumental in driving sales goals within the Catering Department, managing client relationships, and overseeing event planning and execution. The position demands high energy, creativity, and consistent leadership to navigate a fast-paced and ever-changing environment. You will collaborate closely with banquet managers, chefs, beverage supervisors, and other key stakeholders to ensure each event's success. Your responsibilities will include client prospecting, contract management, event coordination, cost computation, team training, and more. This leadership position requires someone who is detail-oriented and able to maintain the legacy of service excellence that The Beverly Hills Hotel is famous for.

The Associate Director of Catering role is more than just a job; it is a career-defining platform to learn from industry legends and develop your skills in a prestigious setting. The hotel's supportive culture fosters working together, innovation, and a shared commitment to excellence. You will have opportunities for social engagement, ongoing learning, and recognition throughout the year, making this position a perfect blend of professional challenge and personal satisfaction. If you are ready to contribute to a historic institution and grow your career in luxury event management, this role offers the ideal pathway to become a legend in your own story.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university
  • Catering management background
  • Five years hotel sales position in luxury world class hotel
  • Two years technical and supervisory banquet experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work varying schedules including weekends and holidays
  • Comfortable communicating in English
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexibility and adaptability
  • Commitment to team collaboration.

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university
  • Background in catering management
  • Five years experience in a hotel sales position in a luxury world class hotel
  • Two years technical and supervisory banquet experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficient in event planning and contract management
  • Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
  • Fluent in English
  • Commitment to teamwork and collaboration.

Job Duties

  • Responsible for reaching personal sales goal within Catering Department budget
  • Client and planner prospecting for new business
  • Consults in full service event planning and finalizes contracts, estimate sheets and diagrams with clients according to Catering Sales Service Standards
  • Confirm payments, guarantees, set-ups and signed contracts and changes with clients
  • Maintain bookings in system to include enquiries, prospect, tentative and definitive bookings
  • Generate detailed banquet event orders according to contract
  • Review and inspect banquet rooms and displays with Banquet Manager for conformance to client needs
  • Direct workers in preparing banquet and conference rooms
  • Detail client data in Historical/Tracking Client Files
  • Conduct weekly Catering Meeting as needed
  • Participate in all Division meetings as needed
  • Fulfill scheduled Event Management Coverage Detail
  • Compute menu cost in event planning for in-house statistics
  • Assist in training and development of Catering and Conference Services teams
  • Assist Director of Catering with planning and projects as needed
  • Responsible for supervisory direction and coordination of Catering Events including lateral event reporting to Banquet Manager, Banquet Chef and Beverage Supervisor
  • Oversee interviewing, hiring, and training employees
  • Plan, assign, and direct work
  • Appraise performance
  • Reward and discipline employees
  • Address complaints and resolve problems.

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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