Director Of Catering Jobs in Texas

Job Title: Director of Banquets Company: Hilton Austin Convention Center Location: Austin, TX Description: Director of Banquets Hilton Austin Convention Center Directs and administers the Banquet department team to ensure quality of service, including establishing service standards, budgeting, meetings, compliance with health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards. Interviews, trains, supervises, counsels, schedules and evaluates staff. Prefer large hotel experience in management capacity. Applicants interested must apply on www.hiltonfamily.jobs Job Opening ID: 38338

Job Title: Hotel Sales/Catering Manager Company: Location: Dallas, TX Description: Sales Manager is responsible for: managing accounts to achieve guest satisfaction; and ensuring all revenue goals are achieved or exceeded by soliciting past and new business. Requirements include: the ability to effectively communicate with guests in a friendly and positive manner; the ability to meet/exceed client needs; and resolve complaints; and knowledge of departmental interaction and organizational structure in a hospitality context. Hotel sales/catering experience is preferred. To manager for a specific market segment all aspects of the sales process. Plan, solicit, book and coordinate to meet/exceed revenue /profit goals. Hiring Organization: Embassy Suites Dallas Love Field

Job Title: Director of Catering & Convention Services Company: Starwood Location: Dallas, TX Description: Train, supervise and work with all catering and convention services staff, in order to solicit and book banquet and catering functions, as well as the planning, merchandising and execution of the functions.

Job Title: Catering Manager Company: Confidential Location: Dallas, TX Description: SUMMARY: Develop and foster business through pro-active direct sales, marketing, telemarketing, direct mail, appointment calls and tours of hotel. This position is designed to find new business and saturate existing accounts/segments for new contacts resulting in new business for the participating hotels specifically targeting Group and Catering business for the hotel. In addition to the responsibility as liaison for the customer from Sales to Event Management. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Provide the highest quality of service to the customer at all times. Quick and timely responses, immediate communication to the properties, develop professional long term business relationships. 2. Excellent time management, self management and self motivation. Must be organizationally savvy with a keen focus on detail. 3. Must be able to to fill schedule with continuous stream of customer contacts on property, on location or via the telephone and internet. 4. Clear understanding of the hotel's business strategies then set goals and determine action plans to meet those goals. Update action plans and financial objectives quarterly. 5. Develop new business through obtaining accounts from competition, lateral development of existing accounts and contacting new customers in the market. The solicitation of new and saturation of existing business should be through a combination of appointments, telemarketing, site tours, constant prospecting and networking. 6. Development of company/segment focused monthly recognition per property (i.e. "Company of the Month" program, "Cookie of the Month") 7. Coordinate and participate in bi-annual sales blitzes (per hotel/market) 8. Prepare weekly sales and productivity reports communicating customer contacts/opportunities for the week. 9. Own and follow up on all details of customer events from booking to follow up 10. Benchmark competition for catering best practices and make recommendations to properties 11. Work closely with Revenue Manager to ensure proposed rate negotiations meet the financial needs of the hotels. 12. Develop strong relationships with on property sales and food and beverage staff to ensure working in unity and always striving to achieve the same goals 13. Ensure property follow up and communicate customer needs and profiles so seamless hand off can occur. 14. Participate in all property specific customer functions. 15. Knowledgeable of all Delphi functions and consistent use of Sales Forms i.e. saturation work sheets, QIC and Pre-call planning 16. Involvement in Community Activities and Hotel Programs important. 17. Attend, participate and contribute to all Sales Strategy and Sales Team meetings. 18. Attend any brand required training as well as other meetings requested by the General Manager or Director of Sales or Catering. 19. Clear understanding of specific targeted business for the brand 20. Inform Director of Catering of potential opportunities/concerns with clients and progress of special projects. 21. Carry out any reasonable request by Management that you are capable of performing. 22. Ensure clear communication between departments. 23. Represent Management, in a professional manner at all times. 24. Complete weekly expense reports and submit to Director of Catering. 25. Comply with company policies and procedures. ________________________________________ __________

Job Title: Banquet Manager/Asst. Clubhouse Manager Company: Lakeside Country Club Location: Houston, TX Description: Premiere Country Club in West Houston area with an annual food and beverage revenue in excess of $4.5 million, $2.5 million in Banquet, is actively looking for a Banquet Manager/Assistant Clubhouse Manager. We desire a dedicated professional with strong managerial and leadership skills and the ability to work cohesively with a well-established and professional team. Amenities include one A'la Carte dining room, 6 banquet rooms, two locker rooms, golf course, swimming pool with casual dining, tennis and fitness facility. Primary focus will be to supervise the set-up and execution of banquet and special member events. The Banquet Manager/Assistant Club House Manager will report directly to the Club House Manager.

Job Title: Banquet Manager Company: Location: San Antonio, TX Description: What's your passion? Whether you're into sports, shopping or karaoke, at IHG we're interested in YOU. At IHG we employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And we're looking for more people like this to join our friendly and professional team. This challenging position has overall responsibility for the execution of all banquet events to ensure optimum performance, and superior guest service, of all functions. Key responsibilities of the role include:Supervise day-to-day activities of the banquet department, communicate objectives and schedule/assign work. Ensure all staff are properly trained and have the tools and equipment needed to effectively carry out their job functions, and that rooms are set-up and service delivery is carried out according to guest expectations and banquet event order.Maintain procedures to (1) ensure the security and proper storage of banquet inventory and equipment, (2) ensure the security of monies, credit and financial transactions, (3) replenish supplies, inventory, uniforms, etc. in a timely and efficient manner, and (4) to minimize misuse and breakage of china, glassware, linen and supplies and to ensure that no re-usable goods are wasted.Ensure that equipment is prepared for the following day's work. Ensure that all banquet equipment is in proper operational condition and is cleaned on a regular basis. Ensure that all banquet facilities are cleaned, vacuumed and properly stocked according to anticipated business volumes.May handle incoming/outgoing boxes and exhibit materials. You will serve as Manager on Duty.Supervisory Experience Required: NoMinimum Pay: ConfidentialMaximum Pay: ConfidentialAdditional Pay Details: ---Workweek: Full Time - 30 hours or more per weekDuration: RegularShift: RotatingAdditional Workweek Details: Weekends, Holidays ,nightsBenefits: 1. Medical/Health Insurance Plan2. Other Paid LeaveVeterans Only: NoRecovery Act Job: NoFederal Contractor: NoGreen Job: No

Job Title: CATERING DIRECTOR, HIGHER EDUCATION Company: Compass Group Location: Dallas, TX Description: A Fresh Approach To Great Results. Charlotte-based Compass Group North America is the leader in foodservice management and support services. By combining fresh ideas with the industry’s greatest talent, we continue to set the standards for food and service excellence. Our vision for success is a powerful one – to continue to rise above the competition in every aspect of our business – from leading-edge technology, to purchasing, to foodservice, to catering and vending, to facilities management and support services. That kind of commitment commands only the best, and it’s our great people providing great service that generates our great results. In turn, it’s important to us that our talented employees be given the proper resources to achieve their fullest potential. Play a key role in our future success: Job Description: Chartwells Higher Education brings fresh ideas and innovative concepts to higher education foodservice. We have quickly established ourselves as the leading college and university foodservice partner in the industry, and were twice named the Fastest Growing Brand by Nations Restaurant News. While we reflect on a proud past, we keep a keen eye on what is yet to come, especially in the areas of culinary development and nutrition. We foster development in a setting where mobility, teamwork, and communication flourish. This position is responsible for managing the catering department. You oversee all internal and external catering for the account. You will be responsible for managing client relationships, along with ensuring that the food and service at the functions is of superior quality. You will handle the following: Responsibilities: Train catering staff in service techniques, menu presentation and customer service. Track and monitor the labor and food cost for each event. Maintain excellent client relationships. Work with the Chef in creating menus. Qualifications: AS degree preferred. Three to five years of foodservice management experience preferred. Catering experience is required. Strong leadership and communication skills. Excellent communication skills. Catering experience is required. Great People. Great Service. Great Results. At Compass Group North America, our superior balance of efficiency and quality attract the highest caliber level of service our clients deserve. We retain the finest workers with a highly competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits plan. If you're looking for a career where you set the standard for personal advancement, then Compass Group North America is for you! Working together, we will continue to experience success as the industry's best. Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry Compass Group North America is a diversity growth-oriented organization. Our goal is to improve the quality of work life by using fair and consistent treatment and providing equal growth opportunities for ALL associates. EOE & AA Employer M/F/D/V

Job Title: Banquet Captain Company: Omni Hotels Location: Austin, TX Description: Banquet Captain Job Code: 2010-004Division: Austin Hotel at SouthparkLocation: Austin, TX USTravel Involved: NoneJob Type: Full TimeJob Level: ExperiencedEducation: High school diploma or equivalent Skills: Food and Beverage ->BanquetsCategory: Customer Service,Food and BeverageCompensation: Position Summary:The main objective of the Banquet Captain is to supervisethe floor, make sure food is presented neatly, served on time andthat all functions are coordinated properly. The Banquet Captain mustalso assist in the operation and management of the BanquetDepartment; to disseminate information on event orders, to serviceand set-up personnel insuring accurate, timely functions as well asprofessional and courteous service. Also responsible for upsellingand attaining pre-determined labor goals, and supervision of all Food& Beverage related events on and off propertyReports to: BanquetManagerEssential Functions:¨ Responsible for controlling all aspects in theexecution of banquet function.¨ Effectively supervise the Banquet staff during all foodand beverage service.¨ Coordinating every aspect of the Banquet staff duringall food and beverage service.¨ Assist the Banquet Manager in the complete operation ofthe Banquet Department to include schedules, event orders, resumes,banquet tickets, daily spreadsheets.¨ Captains should be able to open and close day-to-dayoperation.¨ Assist in Banquet Employee reviews and attendancehistory.¨ Supervision of Banquet Servers and housepersons inservice, room set-ups, clean up and payroll administration.¨ Comply with staffing guides and punch detailreports.¨ Assist in keeping necessary inventories on equipment,food and beverage items.¨ Provide Banquet Management with day-to-day reports ongroups and employees.¨ Being able to complete and understand all paperwork;Ace Forms, cash bar procedures, safety check list report, ect.¨ Responsible for adhering to hotel policies andprocedures.¨ Responsible for adhering to all liquor liabilitylaws.¨ Must assist/conduct all designated staff/pre-functionmeetings.Requirements:Organized, detail oriented, computer skills, Microsoft Excel/Word,3 years-supervisor experience, Banquet captain experience-1years. Must be able to stand and walk for long periods oftime. Must be available to work mostly nights & weekends inorder to meet business demands.EOEM/F/D/V Omni is a drug-free workplace

Job Title: Panera Bread Hourly Associates / Catering Coordinators Company: Location: Houston, TX Description: At Panera Bread, warmth is our business. It's what we do best. And for like-minded individuals who are ready to surround themselves with fresh food and great people, work has never felt so friendly.. Panera Bread seeks driven, high-energy Associates & Catering Coordinators with a desire to work with a winning team. We need positive, upbeat, and customer-focused Associates to work the cashier position, prepare sandwiches & salads, and work in the kitchen and dining areas. Catering Coordinators will be involved with assisting our catering customers, preparing, packaging, and delivering catering orders. OUR MISSOURI CITY BAKERY-CAFE IS CURRENTLY INTERVIEWING FOR MORNING, DAYTIME AND AFTERNOON HOURLY ASSOCIATES, AS WELL AS CATERING COORDINATOR POSITIONS. THE PULL OF PANERA BREAD: Panera Bread earned #1 Ranking as Top Chain Overall "Quick-Track Awards of Excellence" in 2006. Flexible schedule. Opportunities for advancement. Grease-free environment (don't have to go home smelling like a French fry!) No late nights No alcohol service Competitive compensation and benefits available. POSITIONS WILL GO QUICKLY, SO PLEASE APPLY TODAY! INTERESTED CANDIDATES CAN ALSO APPLY ANY ONE OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS: 1. EMAIL RESUME TO Register to View PLEASE SEND WITH SUBJECT LINE "MISSOURI CITY ASSOCIATE POSITION." 2. FAX RESUME TO Register to View . WRITE "4101" ON TOP RIGHT CORNER OF RESUME. 3. APPLY IN PERSON AT PANERA BREAD, 5672 HIGHWAY 6, MISSOURI CITY, TX, 77459 (IN FRONT OF KOHLS SHOPPING CENTER)

Job Title: Catering Director - InterContinental Stephen F. Austin Company: InterContinental Hotels Group Location: Austin, TX Description: Do you see yourself as a Catering Director for the InterContinental Stephen F. Austin hotel?The Stephen F Austin InterContinental Hotel's conference and banqueting facilities offer 6000 square feet (557 square meters) of function space, magnificently appointed with lavish, polished marble, precious hardwoods, intricate ironwork and fine art. The four to six meeting rooms, including two executive boardrooms, are conveniently located on one level, perfect for groups of 4 to 400.This Austin luxury hotel offers dedicated professionals to assist with all details; from booking until departure. Facilities include independent temperature control in all meeting rooms, T1 Ethernet connectivity and ISDN lines, modem lines and fiber optic wiring. State-of-the-art audio-visual equipment is available.Whats your passion? Whether youre into sports, shopping or karaoke, at IHG were interested in YOU. At IHG we employ people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who put our guests at the heart of everything they do. And were looking for more people like this to join our friendly and professional team.This challenging role will develop and implement the total sales and marketing strategies of the catering department.KEY DUTIES RESPONSIBILITIES:Direct the day-to-day activities of the catering team.Develop, train and motivate a catering team that is responsible for developing new accounts, maintaining existing accounts, and implementing catering strategies.Establish client base of organizations, associations and commercial business through direct outside sales efforts for the purpose of securing business for the hotel. Achieve budgeted revenues and personal sales goals.Assist management in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget, and financial plans which support the overall objectives of the hotel.Complete forecasts, plans, and sales production reports.Assist clients with menu planning, food and beverage coordination, table arrangements, decoration options, etc.Arrange all details of conventions and or catering events.