Director of Catering

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Oceanfront elegance within an iconic social club setting. From the moment it first opened its doors on New Year’s Eve 1930, The Surf Club has hosted history. It is here that you will find Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club. An icon in the Miami Beaches, located near Sunny Isles, this beachside hotel brings a new era of luxury, with celebrated dining and a world-class spa, to its Surfside shores.

About the role:
Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club is seeking a Director of Catering to join our dynamic Commercial Team. 
 
Candidates with a passion for excellence, expertise in event planning and hospitality operations with proven leadership experience are invited to apply for a career with Four Seasons. This position will be responsible for a catering sales and servicing revenue goal to secure and service Catering and Group Business.
 
We are looking for an individual with a creative passion for event sales and planning. Who possess a high level of attention to detail and a strong work ethic. The Director of Catering is responsible for generating revenue through new business development and the servicing of corporate group business. The ideal candidate has strong leadership, interpersonal and analytical skills and able to prioritize and adapt to the changing needs of our clients and operation, and can evidence having a solid work ethic, good business acumen and a passion for service.
 

What you will do:

• Maintain and monitor the accuracy and effectiveness of all written communication from catering and conference services managers and support staff for our external customers as well as internal team.

• Actively prospect and solicit, develop and maintain catering accounts through personal sales calls, trade shows, and on-site entertainment. Supervise the execution of banquet events. 

• Finalize the requirements of Four Seasons internal events as well as personally booked catering events while maximizing revenue potential through upselling and ensuring effective communication both written (Resumes, BEO, Daily Reports) and personal contact with all departments for the success of the event.

• Ensuring accuracy of Banquet Checks and provide bill review on completion of program or event.

• Managing challenges and glitches that arise while groups are on property and finding solutions, keeping Director of Marketing and Planning Committee fully informed on all unusual matters so that prompt corrective action can be taken where appropriate.

What you bring:

• A minimum of five years’ experience leading a team in a comparable role

• Strong selling and negotiating skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Solid organization skills

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

• Strong interpersonal and team player skills

• Strong leadership and management skills

What we offer: 

• Excellent Training and Development opportunities

• Complimentary Accommodation at other Four Seasons Hotels and Resort

• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms

• Complimentary Employee Meals

Schedule & Hours:

• This is a full-time position. Candidates must be able to work Mornings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Candidates must have valid work authorization for the U.S.

Please note that due to the large number of responses we receive, only candidates being considered for the above position will be contacted for an interview.

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal