Director of Catering 

The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add a skilled, experienced Director of Catering to our Constellation team at The California Academy of Science, San Francisco California. As a Director of Catering, you will have the opportunity to provide leadership to and direct the development of an assigned business unit. This role is responsible to work independently to sell and produce events in varied market segments. This role will work both independently to fully manage the sales process and work closely with the Event Management and Services teams in the sales, administration, execution and production process’ of events. The Director of Catering will attend, execute and manage events as needed. 

What you'll be doing:

•    Work independently towards client outreach to develop new client relationships and to initiate sales opportunities 
•    Complete monthly KPI’s that contribute to prospecting and outbound sales efforts 
•    Seek and attend networking groups and events 
•    Maintain positive internal and external client relationships and liaison as necessary to ensure a consistently positive interaction 
•    Field incoming leads, give preliminary price quotes, negotiate, and close those sales.
•    Finalize all staffing needs and party details for individually sold events.
•    Collect all monies and deposits due prior to upcoming events
•    Event Coordination support to include timing of events, assisting Captain(s) with staff assignments on site and meeting with staff when necessary, acting as liaison with client, kitchen, staff, and vendors. 
•    Create catering proposals, which are comprised of four major areas: menu, beverage, staff, and equipment rental. 
•    Participate, conduct client meetings / sales calls, and follow up. 
•    Conduct tastings as needed.
•    Track lost business and lead inquiries to better understand trends in the business.
•    Collaborate and coordinate with onsite team in partnership with individual events.
 

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

 •    2+ years of experience overseeing high-volume food and beverage/catering operations either within a hotel, cultural institution, or premier catering company 
•    Must have experience in entrepreneurial and corporate business environment
•    Exceptional interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
•    The ability to support multiple levels of catering within a very dynamic environment
•    Hardworking nature, hands-on approach, and a passion for the business
•    Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, management, vendors, and clients.
•    Able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business levels.

Nice-to-haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or a related field.

Our Benefits:

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit) 
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off 

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