Position Title: Conference Services Director - Corporate Dining (NY)Salary: $80,000 - $90,000/ Yr.Other Forms of Compensation: Benefits
Job SummaryThe
Director of Conference Services will oversee Catering and Guest Services for a premier conference center supporting a prestigious client in NYC. This role leads a team of catering coordinators and support staff, ensuring flawless event execution and an exceptional guest experience. The successful candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, customer-focused, and able to thrive in a high-volume environment while partnering closely with culinary and operational teams. Flexibility is required, as event schedules may include evenings and variable hours.
Key Responsibilities:- Plans, evaluates, organizes, and directs the activities of the Conference Planning Managers, catering support staff, and oversees the activities of Conference Services Operation
- Ensures that department personnel are following all procedures, policies, and guidelines, as established by Company Conference Center management
- Responsible for anticipating needs, forecasting results, analyzing, and arranging work processes for personnel in the department
- Establishes and maintains rapport with outside purveyors who provide services for the Hotel and its guests through the Conference Services Department
- Forecasts department revenues (package revenue, audio visual, room rental, business center and Conference Management), payroll and meeting covers (CMP/MMP/DMP and a la carte) on an annual/quarterly/monthly basis
Preferred Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of five years of high-volume catering management experience
- Previous experience as a hotel Director or Manager of Conference Services preferred
- Superior quantitative, oral, and written communications and problem-solving/strategizing skills
- Excellent overall computer skills with advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
- Proactive mindset to anticipate and support changes in our business
- Conformity to the highest standards of personal integrity and ethical behavior
- Exceptional customer service abilities
- Flexible, as event schedules may include evenings and variable hours
Apply to Restaurant Associates today!Restaurant Associates is a member of Compass Group USA
Click here to Learn More about the Compass StoryAssociates at Restaurant Associates are offered many fantastic benefits.- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Personal Leave
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.Req ID: 1540359
Restaurant Associates
NANCY M TEIXEIRA
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