Job Overview
Compensation
Salary
Range $100,000.00 - $120,000.00
Benefits
Daily Pay
Medical
Dental
Vision
short-term disability
long-term disability
term life insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee assistance program
401k Retirement Plan
Job Description
The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, located amidst the picturesque rolling hills, citrus groves, and desert landscapes of San Diego, offers a unique blend of vintage luxury, history, and tradition. This property has recently undergone a comprehensive renaissance, reviving the charm of a simpler era where elegance and abundant hospitality define the guest experience. Known for its time-honored traditions and vibrant Southern California ambiance, The Inn is a retreat that celebrates comfort and refined living.
Managed under the umbrella of Evolution Hospitality, the lifestyle vertical of Aimbridge, The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe benefits from a dedicated team focused on creating distinct lifestyle experiences across a curated collection of independent, luxury, boutique, lifestyle, and soft brand hotels. Evolution Hospitality is recognized for balancing culture and results, incorporating honesty, humility, intellect, and ability in all team members. This ethos fosters continual personal and professional growth, making Evolution Hospitality a world-class entity in the hospitality sector.
The Director of Catering plays a crucial leadership role at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, responsible for directly overseeing the catering and food and beverage sales goals. This role is pivotal in the hotel’s revenue generation, meeting planner satisfaction, and overall success of the food and beverage catering division. The Director manages a catering team, ensuring the contracted food and beverage minimums are met while servicing catering clients with exceptional professional standards. This position demands a strategic vision and a meticulous understanding of the hotel’s operational policies to maintain high standards in catering and sales.
The Director of Catering collaborates closely with the Director of Sales and hotel leadership to drive meeting planner satisfaction scores and achieve sales objectives. This exempt, managerial role requires regular oversight of at least three full-time associates or equivalents and involves more than half of the job duties being administrative, executive, or professional in nature. Decision-making, discretion, and independent judgment are essential components, emphasizing the importance of leadership and business acumen in this role.
Ideal candidates for this position will bring a wealth of experience in hotel catering sales, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to lead a diverse team effectively. The role involves managing human resources activities such as hiring, training, coaching, and conducting performance reviews, as well as engaging with clients and community stakeholders to uphold the hotel’s public image and sales momentum. Additionally, the Director is responsible for ensuring accuracy and timely communication of banquet event orders and stays informed about industry trends and market segments.
Overall, this position offers an exciting opportunity to influence the success of a prestigious hotel property, contribute to a vibrant community, and advance one’s career in a dynamic, hospitality-driven environment. The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, supported by Evolution Hospitality’s commitment to excellence and employee growth, provides an inspiring and rewarding workplace for the Director of Catering.
Managed under the umbrella of Evolution Hospitality, the lifestyle vertical of Aimbridge, The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe benefits from a dedicated team focused on creating distinct lifestyle experiences across a curated collection of independent, luxury, boutique, lifestyle, and soft brand hotels. Evolution Hospitality is recognized for balancing culture and results, incorporating honesty, humility, intellect, and ability in all team members. This ethos fosters continual personal and professional growth, making Evolution Hospitality a world-class entity in the hospitality sector.
The Director of Catering plays a crucial leadership role at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, responsible for directly overseeing the catering and food and beverage sales goals. This role is pivotal in the hotel’s revenue generation, meeting planner satisfaction, and overall success of the food and beverage catering division. The Director manages a catering team, ensuring the contracted food and beverage minimums are met while servicing catering clients with exceptional professional standards. This position demands a strategic vision and a meticulous understanding of the hotel’s operational policies to maintain high standards in catering and sales.
The Director of Catering collaborates closely with the Director of Sales and hotel leadership to drive meeting planner satisfaction scores and achieve sales objectives. This exempt, managerial role requires regular oversight of at least three full-time associates or equivalents and involves more than half of the job duties being administrative, executive, or professional in nature. Decision-making, discretion, and independent judgment are essential components, emphasizing the importance of leadership and business acumen in this role.
Ideal candidates for this position will bring a wealth of experience in hotel catering sales, strong communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to lead a diverse team effectively. The role involves managing human resources activities such as hiring, training, coaching, and conducting performance reviews, as well as engaging with clients and community stakeholders to uphold the hotel’s public image and sales momentum. Additionally, the Director is responsible for ensuring accuracy and timely communication of banquet event orders and stays informed about industry trends and market segments.
Overall, this position offers an exciting opportunity to influence the success of a prestigious hotel property, contribute to a vibrant community, and advance one’s career in a dynamic, hospitality-driven environment. The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe, supported by Evolution Hospitality’s commitment to excellence and employee growth, provides an inspiring and rewarding workplace for the Director of Catering.
Job Requirements
- At least 6 years of progressive hotel catering sales experience preferred
- or a 4-year college degree and at least 2 years of related experience
- or a 2-year college degree and at least 4 years of related experience
- valid driver’s license in applicable state
- highly developed verbal and written communication skills
- thorough experience with professional selling skills
- strong analytical skills
- proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
- strong organization and presentation skills
- demonstrated ability to interact and manage diverse socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds
- advanced knowledge of sales, marketing, and hospitality principles
- ability to maintain composure under pressure
- ability to understand financial information and basic arithmetic functions
Job Qualifications
- At least 6 years of progressive hotel catering sales experience preferred
- or a 4-year college degree and at least 2 years of related experience
- or a 2-year college degree and at least 4 years of related experience
- demonstrated creativity and knowledge of food and beverage and events
- valid driver’s license in applicable state
- highly developed verbal and written communication skills
- experience with professional selling skills including opening, probing, supporting, closing
- strong analytical skills
- proficient in Microsoft Office products
- ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
- strong organization and presentation skills
- ability to interact and manage diverse groups effectively
- advanced knowledge of sales, marketing, and hospitality principles
- ability to maintain composure under pressure
- ability to understand financial information and basic arithmetic functions
Job Duties
- Effectively manages assigned meeting planner satisfaction scores
- revenue goals
- as well as food and beverage catering sales goals
- manage human resources including hiring, training, developing, coaching, counseling, performance review, and disciplinary actions
- understand and negotiate catering contract terms
- conduct solicitation calls, property tours, and client entertainment
- monitor and evaluate market segment trends
- maintain courteous and service-oriented guest and employee interactions
- adhere to company regulations and catering sales metrics
- develop thorough knowledge of hotel operations and policies
- deliver accurate banquet event orders on time
- communicate changes timely to impacted departments
- maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations
- assist in special promotions related to direct sales segments
- attend meetings and other functions as required by management
- promote open communication with marketing partners and internal departments
- perform additional duties as requested by General Manager or Director of Sales
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