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Radisson Blu Director of Catering

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Exact $105,000.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Employee discounts on thousands of hotels
full benefits package
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
short term disability
long term disability
auto insurance
Employee assistance program
Employer paid Accident insurance
HSA contribution
401(k) retirement plan

Job Description

Choice Hotels International, Inc (NYSE: CHH) is a leading global lodging franchisor known for its diverse brand portfolio and extensive network of properties worldwide. With more than 7,400 hotels and over 625,000 rooms across 45 countries and territories, Choice Hotels is a dominant presence in the hospitality industry. The company caters to a broad market ranging from upscale to midscale and extended stay accommodations, offering 22 distinct brands that meet varied traveler needs for different occasions and preferences. This well-established company is noted for its innovative loyalty program, Choice Privileges, which rewards members with perks and easy access to reward... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Minimum five years catering sales and convention services management experience, preferably in the local hotel industry
  • High school diploma required, bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Able to resolve conflicts with guests, supervisors, and employees
  • Able to collaborate effectively with other hotel employees and managers to ensure teamwork
  • Excellent creative skills to provide innovative solutions and strong presentation skills
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Active participation in industry-related organizations
  • Required to stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time
  • Lift, carry or otherwise move and use of force or exertion up to 75 lbs
  • Use of manual dexterity of common office equipment such as computers, printers, phones, etc

Job Qualifications

  • Minimum five years catering sales and convention services management experience preferably in the local hotel industry
  • High school diploma required, bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Excellent creative skills to provide innovative solutions
  • Strong presentation skills
  • Excellent negotiation skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Active participation in industry-related organizations

Job Duties

  • Serve as the authority in developing hotel business strategies related to banquet and catering revenues
  • Identify and establish catering goals and customer relationships aligning with forecasts
  • Develop and distribute regular departmental reports including budget and forecasts
  • Provide leadership, onboarding, coaching, and sales training to catering sales and convention services managers
  • Achieve catering revenue and customer service goals by developing and implementing sales and servicing event strategies
  • Ensure strong coordination and communication between departments to meet client and attendee expectations
  • Attend networking events, participate in community involvement, and advocate for the hotel service brand

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)

Job Location

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