The Sheraton Baltimore North is hiring a creative catering sales professional to be our Director of Catering.Responsibilities:The Director of Catering will oversee the promotion, sales, coordination, and facilitation of Catering events and will ensure the total satisfaction of customers.To coordinate all aspects of group programs, acting as major group contact from start to finish of each program and to ensure complete customer satisfaction.Solicits and books banquet food and beverage business (corporate).Assist clients by offering suggestions with regard to setup, menus, decorations, etc.Directs the activities of the hotel catering sales team, providing leadership and motivation necessary to implement effective sales and marketing strategies and to maximize the generation of hotel catering sales/revenues.Trains and provides career development for all catering development for all catering sales personnel; conducts performance evaluations and provides feedback to employees using company hiring standards and guidelines.Qualifications:Looking for someone who is highly organized, service-oriented, and professional with food knowledge and the ability to thrive in fast paced environment. A majority of the time will be spent selling and negotiating catering and banquet services.Prior Director of Catering or similar roleAbout Company:Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel simplifies travel in Towson, MD. Located near Johns Hopkins University, and Downtown Baltimore, our hotel in Maryland is ready to maximize your time in Towson. We provide you with the space and amenities you need to relax. Take in natural sunlight at our hotel's indoor pool or maintain your workout routine at our newly renovated fitness center boasting Life Fitness cardio equipment and free weights. Enjoy local Towson flavors at Rain 903, featuring delicious meals and an alluring atmosphere. Brewing fresh Starbucks coffee, The Coffee Corner invites you to enjoy pastries, sandwiches, and salads on the go before your day in Maryland. Our hotel's versatile venues transform to fit your needs, featuring over 21,000 sq ft of event space, ready to accommodate events of different sizes.
