Associate Director of Catering

Kona Kai San Diego, a Noble House Resort • San Diego, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

WE ARE Kona Kai San Diego Resort is a boutique urban resort located on Shelter Island. With 170 guestrooms, Kona Kai Resort is home to Vessel Restaurant + Bar, SpaTerre, a marina and a private club, all located just minutes from downtown San Diego. We are excited to welcome a new Associate Director of Catering to our island-inspired resort. OUR CULTURE | Individual Distinction, Collective Soul The Kona Kai San Diego is part of Noble House Hotels & Resorts: a curated collection of 20 unique hotels around the USA, distinctly unique in location and soul. Our best performers are independent thinkers, creative, and make decisions without too many corporate SOPs. They tend to be goal-oriented, financially sound, with a fair amount of grit. We look for people with high integrity and a positive, flexible mindset. Our properties are not a "one-size-fits-all." And neither are our team members. What makes us The Kona Kai Resort & Spa lies within our team. We are a group of individuals that share a passion for hospitality. We let our personalities shine and we like to have fun. THE JOB: This role will report to : Director of Sales and Marketing YOU: As the Associate Director of Catering , you would drive catering revenue through proactive sales efforts, strategic event planning, and strong client relationship management. You would partner closely with the Director of Sales and Marketing to identify new business opportunities, cultivate lasting client relationships, and maximize revenue growth. You would lead and support the catering team, provide guidance throughout the sales and planning process, and ensure every event is executed flawlessly. By upholding high service standards, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and focusing on exceptional guest experiences, you would help achieve the property's financial goals while creating memorable and successful events for clients and guests.

Requirements

• Experience in catering sales, event planning, and/or hotel sales within a hospitality environment.
• Ability to build strong relationships with clients while delivering exceptional service and memorable event experiences.
• Ability to generate new catering business through proactive sales efforts, networking, and account management.
• Ability to partner effectively with hotel departments to ensure seamless event execution and guest satisfaction.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to take ownership of results, embrace feedback, and continuously look for opportunities to grow revenue and enhance the guest experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive catering sales experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of exceeding revenue targets and building strong client relationships.
• Strong negotiation, presentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive catering revenue through proactive sales efforts, strategic event planning, and strong client relationship management.
• Partner closely with the Director of Sales and Marketing to identify new business opportunities, cultivate lasting client relationships, and maximize revenue growth.
• Lead and support the catering team, provide guidance throughout the sales and planning process, and ensure every event is executed flawlessly.
• Uphold high service standards, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and focus on exceptional guest experiences to achieve the property's financial goals while creating memorable and successful events for clients and guests.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Matching 401k after 1 year
• Meal provided every shift
• Travel discounts at partner Noble House Hotels around the country
• Paid holidays/ Vacation time
• On Demand Pay - your pay before payday
• Career advancement opportunities
• Nation wide discount program (inclusive of theme park, MLB, NFL and concert tickets )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager