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Spirehotels

Director of Catering & Events

Spirehotels, Goleta, California, us, 93116


The Leta Santa Barbara Goleta, Tapestry Collection | GOLETA5650 Calle RealGoleta, CA 93117, USA

Description

Picture yourself at The Leta by Hilton Tapestry Collection, we are on the coast and down to earth. As one of Santa Barbara’s best hotels, we have a Golden State of Mind attitude, surf-inspired décor, eclectic accommodations, plus a passion for music, and an elevated F&B scene. Join our team today!Compensation: $80/85k annuallyResponsibilities and Duties:

Select, train, supervise and monitor performance of Catering staff in the proper preparation of Banquet menus, memos, and files. Organize and conduct staff meeting to coordinate successful functions.Tour and inspect banquet and meeting space on a daily basis, report necessary repairs.Schedule and assign in detail, specific duties to all employees under supervision for the efficient operation of the Catering Department, coverage of functions in accordance with productivity standards.Solicit new accounts and review previous Banquet files to generate business. Oversee service of group functions once they are in house.Write Banquet menus, memos, and send out Red Boarders for VIP Guests. Review and revise Catering Department guarantee sheets, weekly events sheets. Formulate and make revisions to annual and monthly forecasts.Negotiate, prepare and write contracts and enter information into the Diary Book.Interact with clients to determine needs and direct staff accordingly. Respond to telephone and walk-in inquiries of potential guests.Maintain vacation schedule for proper staffing.Perform other duties as requested.Attend menu, staff, and other Hotel meetings.Specific Job Knowledge and Skills:

Thorough knowledge of food and beverage products, proper preparation and presentation of foods and beverage items.Ability to prepare signage for catering functions.Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise move goods weighing a maximum of 20 lbs. on an occasional basis.Ability to read, write and speak in order to comprehend and communicate job functions.Ability to create special themes and menus.Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom will require high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.Other Expectations:

Regular attendance in conformance with the standards, which may be established from time to time, is essential to the successful performance of this position.Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry, associates may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business needs of the hotel. This includes nights, weekends and/or holidays.All employees must maintain a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance (specific standards available).Employee is always required to take on the responsibility and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as determined by position and duties.Complies with health and safety rules, regulations and procedures to maintain a safe environment.Gather, organize and disseminate both written and verbal information regarding the specific requirements of client’s events to the appropriate departments and individual clients in a prompt, accurate, profitable, pleasant, and professional manner.Attend BEO and Staff Meetings to review any changes in upcoming events.Communicate with sales, front office and reservations in order to coordinate and monitor guest room blocks and special reservation needs. Assign banquet/meeting rooms set up based on needs of clients, e.g. schoolroom. Review banquet personnel work to ensure accuracy. Monitor in house group activity assisting as needed such as organizing exhibit set up.Establish rapport with and entertain meeting planners while promoting hotel facilities and services. Conduct walking site inspections throughout property.Spire Hospitality participates in E-Verify.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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