Catering Director - Casino jobs in Round Rock, TX

Overview

Barton Creek Resort & Spa

Barton Creek Resort & Spa's success is due to its dedicated, intelligent and self-motivated family of associates who work together to maintain the company's trademark high standards. If you would like to be a part of an environment where teamwork is emphasized and individual excellence is encouraged then this is the place for you.

Omni Barton Creek Resort and Spa’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Barton Creek may be your perfect match.

Job Description

 Omni Hotels & Resorts is seeking Director of Catering for the beautiful new Barton Creek Resort & Spa! 

Ranked among the best resorts in Texas: Top 5 Resorts in the Southwest Conde Nast Traveler and Top 5 Resorts in Texas Travel Leisure World's Best Awards 2023

Lead catering team to effectively solicit, plan and execute successful events resulting in achieving catering goals and budget.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, direct, manage, develop and counsel catering sales team.
• Drive all catering revenues.  Ensure monthly and annual catering revenue goals are achieved for the property and complete weekly and monthly forecasting of catering revenues.
• Solicit new and existing accounts to meet and exceed individual and team revenue goals.
• Develop marketing plans and evaluate trends to modify strategies that will enhance revenues effectively.  Assist in the production of the annual hotel business plan and budget.
• Ensure proper communication to all departments.  Maintain a close working relationship with Director of Food & Beverage, Executive Chef and Banquet Manager.
• Direct the catering sales effort to ensure revenue maximization with a working knowledge of food and beverage and understanding of kitchen and banquet service procedures.
• Lead catering team to book, sell, plan and coordinate all events while insuring the highest level of customer service.
• Develop catering menu pricing and banquet room minimums using current competitive data.
• Maintain strong client relationships and ensure all appropriate information is communicated to ensure a successful event for the event planner and attendees.
• Maintain positive working relations with preferred vendors and wedding planners.
• Administer department payroll, including Kronos time edits, ensuring accuracy of scheduling, corrections and job coding.
• Assist in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, and training Catering associates.
• Effectively coach and counsel associates as needed and complete performance evaluations.
• Conduct monthly department/OST meetings.
• Attend required company trainings.
• Champion the Omni / Power of One culture.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Hotel Sales/Catering experience required. College degree is also preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of the operations of the hotel industry.
• Ability to communicate in the English language both written and verbal, with the ability to demonstrate warmth and empathy when engaging with others. 
• Dynamic, enthusiastic, creative leader who thrives under pressure and is able to perform multiple functions and troubleshot when needed.
• Must have proven selling, negotiating and presentation skills.
• Highly developed customer service skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Delphi experience preferred.
• The ability to delegate, effectively train and coach.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including night, weekends and holidays.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links: EEOC is the Law Poster and the following link is the OFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statement If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.