Loews Hotels
Associate Director Of Catering
Loews Coral Gables Hotel features 242 guestrooms, including 23 beautifully designed suites, 30,000 square feet of indoor / outdoor flexible meeting space, an expansive 9th floor pool deck, four Miami-inspired dining outlets and more.
Located just four blocks from the Gables' iconic Miracle Mile, the hotel is the centerpiece of The Plaza Coral Gables, a 2.1 million square foot mixed-use development showcasing retail space, dining and entertainment experiences.
Loews Coral Gables Hotel is the second Loews Hotel to open in South Florida, joining 25 other properties across the US and Canada that make up the Loews Hotels & Co portfolio.
Who We Are :
Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations.
Growth and belonging start here; you'll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every rolefrom Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IToffers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.
Creating a team member experience where you belong no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us.
What We Offer :
Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(K) & company match
Paid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays, Paid Bereavement
Pet Insurance and Paid Pet Bereavement
Training & Development opportunities, career growth
Tuition Reimbursement
Team Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks and more
What We're Looking For :
We are seeking an experienced Associate Director of Catering. This role is a highly visible, senior level role that is not only responsible for booking and servicing Catering business in order to meet revenue goals but also help to develop strategies to grow Catering business.
Who You Are :
A Catering champion with a passion and expertise for relationship building and driving results
An entrepreneur at heart who excels in an exciting, ever-evolving environment
Forward thinker who finds excitement in strategic thinking and planning
Effective communicator who is comfortable with taking the lead in a variety of settings
What You'll Be Doing :
Promptly reply to incoming leads
Personally prospect and sell local Catering business and coordinate the sales efforts of all Catering Sales Managers
Participate in daily business review meeting, pre-convention meetings, training and other catering sales related meetings as required
Develop a customized Site Visit experience to support in converting business
Plan, coordinate and service all booked Catering events
Collaborate with the Executive Chef to create unique and tailored menus for each event along with Wedding Packages, etc.
Partner with DOME on training for all Catering Managers
Partner with DOME to develop annual Catering Sales strategy to retain and grow Catering business which may include special promotions to grow specific segments, sales blitzes, etc.
Host, or participate, in local events to attract new business
Analyze Catering sales performance and financial results to further refine the hotel's Catering sales strategy
Work with the Loews Hotels Brand team and Corporate Catering Director to develop creative Sales and Marketing opportunities
Execute catering sales agreements, oversee client tastings, menu details, function set-ups as well as billing arrangements and communicate all pertinent details to the operational departments
Research the competitive catering environment to define potential sources of Catering business and to determine strengths and weaknesses of competitors
Partners with Brand and PR Team to maintain and optimize 3rd party website presence
Assist DOME with research and preparation of yearly Catering budget
Assist Catering Managers in setting annual personal objectives and goals
Support Catering Managers in achieving personal objectives and goals
Block space effectively in Delphi to maximize potential revenues, following business review and space release policies on property
Distribute all necessary documents, including Banquet Event Orders and resumes, to all appropriate hotel departments to facilitate efficient operations
Accurately forecast group's anticipated revenue spend
Schedules and coordinates pre-convention and post-convention meetings when required
Discuss group's plans for future events, encouraging rebooking
Responsible for soliciting client's for feedback on Meeting Planner Survey and developing a plan to increase return of Surveys
Partners with Financial Service Center to ensure all aspects of credit and billing process are fulfilled
Attend all meetings as appropriate : Staff, Department, Resume Review and BEO Meeting, etc.
Works on special projects as assigned by Director of Meetings and Events
All other duties as assigned
Your Experience Includes :
Minimum five years Catering Sales experience in a full-service hotel environment with proven success
Certified Meeting Planner, Certified Professional in Catering and Events, or similar Designation strongly preferred
Extensive knowledge of all hotel support departments
Delphi experience preferred
Diagram Writing Software experience, such as Social Tables, preferred
Property Management System knowledge preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Excels in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment
Able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
Must be able to push, stand, stoop, bend and lift items weighing up to 25 pounds
What We Offer :
This is a bonus eligible position
Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(K) & company match
Hybrid remote-eligible work policy
Paid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays
Training & Development opportunities, career growth
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Hotel Rates
Other discounts and more
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Loews Coral Gables Hotel features 242 guestrooms, including 23 beautifully designed suites, 30,000 square feet of indoor / outdoor flexible meeting space, an expansive 9th floor pool deck, four Miami-inspired dining outlets and more.
Located just four blocks from the Gables' iconic Miracle Mile, the hotel is the centerpiece of The Plaza Coral Gables, a 2.1 million square foot mixed-use development showcasing retail space, dining and entertainment experiences.
Loews Coral Gables Hotel is the second Loews Hotel to open in South Florida, joining 25 other properties across the US and Canada that make up the Loews Hotels & Co portfolio.
Who We Are :
Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations.
Growth and belonging start here; you'll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every rolefrom Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IToffers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact.
Creating a team member experience where you belong no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us.
What We Offer :
Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(K) & company match
Paid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays, Paid Bereavement
Pet Insurance and Paid Pet Bereavement
Training & Development opportunities, career growth
Tuition Reimbursement
Team Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks and more
What We're Looking For :
We are seeking an experienced Associate Director of Catering. This role is a highly visible, senior level role that is not only responsible for booking and servicing Catering business in order to meet revenue goals but also help to develop strategies to grow Catering business.
Who You Are :
A Catering champion with a passion and expertise for relationship building and driving results
An entrepreneur at heart who excels in an exciting, ever-evolving environment
Forward thinker who finds excitement in strategic thinking and planning
Effective communicator who is comfortable with taking the lead in a variety of settings
What You'll Be Doing :
Promptly reply to incoming leads
Personally prospect and sell local Catering business and coordinate the sales efforts of all Catering Sales Managers
Participate in daily business review meeting, pre-convention meetings, training and other catering sales related meetings as required
Develop a customized Site Visit experience to support in converting business
Plan, coordinate and service all booked Catering events
Collaborate with the Executive Chef to create unique and tailored menus for each event along with Wedding Packages, etc.
Partner with DOME on training for all Catering Managers
Partner with DOME to develop annual Catering Sales strategy to retain and grow Catering business which may include special promotions to grow specific segments, sales blitzes, etc.
Host, or participate, in local events to attract new business
Analyze Catering sales performance and financial results to further refine the hotel's Catering sales strategy
Work with the Loews Hotels Brand team and Corporate Catering Director to develop creative Sales and Marketing opportunities
Execute catering sales agreements, oversee client tastings, menu details, function set-ups as well as billing arrangements and communicate all pertinent details to the operational departments
Research the competitive catering environment to define potential sources of Catering business and to determine strengths and weaknesses of competitors
Partners with Brand and PR Team to maintain and optimize 3rd party website presence
Assist DOME with research and preparation of yearly Catering budget
Assist Catering Managers in setting annual personal objectives and goals
Support Catering Managers in achieving personal objectives and goals
Block space effectively in Delphi to maximize potential revenues, following business review and space release policies on property
Distribute all necessary documents, including Banquet Event Orders and resumes, to all appropriate hotel departments to facilitate efficient operations
Accurately forecast group's anticipated revenue spend
Schedules and coordinates pre-convention and post-convention meetings when required
Discuss group's plans for future events, encouraging rebooking
Responsible for soliciting client's for feedback on Meeting Planner Survey and developing a plan to increase return of Surveys
Partners with Financial Service Center to ensure all aspects of credit and billing process are fulfilled
Attend all meetings as appropriate : Staff, Department, Resume Review and BEO Meeting, etc.
Works on special projects as assigned by Director of Meetings and Events
All other duties as assigned
Your Experience Includes :
Minimum five years Catering Sales experience in a full-service hotel environment with proven success
Certified Meeting Planner, Certified Professional in Catering and Events, or similar Designation strongly preferred
Extensive knowledge of all hotel support departments
Delphi experience preferred
Diagram Writing Software experience, such as Social Tables, preferred
Property Management System knowledge preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Excels in a dynamic, fast-paced work environment
Able to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
Must be able to push, stand, stoop, bend and lift items weighing up to 25 pounds
What We Offer :
This is a bonus eligible position
Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(K) & company match
Hybrid remote-eligible work policy
Paid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays
Training & Development opportunities, career growth
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Hotel Rates
Other discounts and more
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