Director of Catering

Makeready LLC•Columbus, OH

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About The Position

The Merchant Building is a 32-story transformational mixed-use development featuring a luxury hotel, private residences, and members club, opening 2027. Situated at the center of Columbus and anchored by the historic North Market, the building rises within a city poised for extraordinary growth and renewed cultural vitality. The history of the North Market reflects the story of America itself, one of purpose, resilience, community, and preservation. The Merchant Building draws inspiration from this legacy and is unified by the spirit of the merchants who believed that dedication and hard work deserves reward. Here, design and service come together to create a carefully curated environment, one that offers a refined and private lifestyle experience. A vertical neighborhood where living, hospitality, wellness, work, and community are thoughtfully integrated, all guided by a single ethos: make life better through care, craft, and service. Life at The Merchant Building will be defined by hospitality-centered living, seamless luxury delivered with quiet ease. It is a place where every day will feel more special than anywhere else. This business professional is all about developing relationships. A successful Director of Catering finds conventional and creative ways of marketing to drive business and develop positive relationships that keep clients coming back. Organized and detail-oriented, this individual knows that the smallest touches often make the biggest impact.

Requirements

Prior experience required
Guest-first mentality; thoughtful and approachable
Thorough understanding of the property's culinary and beverage options
Highly organized with a laser focus on detail

Responsibilities

Generate sales leads by actively pursuing new business opportunities to meet revenue goals
Build and maintain strong customer relationships to drive repeat and referral business
Work closely with clients to create tailored menus that are profitable for the hotel
Oversee the successful execution of catering events
Manage and forecast catering sales budgets and forecasts