Director of Events

Atrium Hospitality•Stamford, CT

About The Position

The Director of Events sells, closes, and executes social and catering business to meet revenue goals. The role leads and develops the CS and SESM teams and partners with Food & Beverage, Banquets, and Sales to deliver seamless event experiences. Responsibilities include managing forecasts, budgets, and market trends; overseeing event details from banquet event orders (BEOs) to banquet standards and thank-you notes; and advancing process improvements and client engagement. The position is based at the Stamford Doubletree in Stamford, Connecticut. Compensation is listed as $100,000–$120,000, with actual pay depending on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and location.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in hotel catering and event services.
A background in team leadership.
Strong technology skills, including Delphi.fdc/CI-TY and Microsoft Office.
Forecasting and budgeting skills.
Excellent communication skills with clients and colleagues.
A valid driver’s license and some flexibility to travel.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ProfitSage or ProfitSword.

Responsibilities

Sell, close, and execute social and catering business to meet revenue goals.
Lead and develop the CS and SESM teams through coaching, mentoring, and motivation.
Partner with Food & Beverage, Banquets, and Sales to deliver seamless event experiences.
Manage forecasts, budgets, and market trends.
Oversee event details, including BEOs, banquet standards, and thank-you notes.
Pursue continuous process improvements and client engagement.