Associate Director of Catering

Dorchester Collection • Beverly Hills, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We care about your career and are known for having the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as an Associate Director of Catering you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You’ll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning learning academy, so that you can achieve the highest standards of craft, service, and leadership and become a legend in your own story.

Requirements

• All of our employees are ambassadors of our Vision, Values and culture. Our Associate Director of Catering do this with all they do.
• Due to the nature of the hospitality industry, employees are required to work varying schedules, including weekends and holidays, to accommodate the business and demands of the hotel.
• English is the primary language used in our hotel. Our Associate Director of Catering must feel comfortable communicating in this language.
• Attention to detail is critical for our this role.
• We pride in nurturing an environment where Working Together is a must. Our Associate Catering Manager & Events are our biggest champions of this.
• Our hotels operate nonstop, this require flexibility from everyone on the team.
• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university, with Catering Management background.
• 5-years Hotel Sales position in luxury World Class Hotel.
• 2-years technical and supervisory Banquet experience (or) equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Directs workers in preparing banquet and conference rooms.
• Detail client data in Historical/Tracking Client Files.
• Conduct weekly Catering Meeting as needed.
• Participate to all Division meeting 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 to include: Lateral event reporting responsibilities: Banquet Manager, Banquet Chef and Beverage Supervisor.
• These subordinates supervisors oversee a total of all employees in the Banquet, Beverage, and Culinary Departments. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Benefits

• Complimentary stays with breakfast included in all 10 Dorchester Collection hotels – stay once a year at each hotel! (Subject to availability and seniority terms)
• 50% off at bars and restaurants within all of our Dorchester Collection hotels
• World class development opportunities (Service Excellence Training, Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging Trainings, Monthly Lunch & Learns)
• Social events throughout the year, including Quarterly Employee Appreciation Day events, Quarterly Employee Awards, Annual End of Year Gala
• Free Meals on Duty OR Workday Lunches in the form of a prepaid contactless card
• Exclusive Access to a discount platform featuring 1000s of retailers
• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• Competitive retirement scheme.

What This Job Offers

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