Catering & Conference Director 5 luxury hotel
Date Posted: 25/10/2009 04:27:03 AM
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We are currently looking for an experienced Catering and Conference Services ( CCS ) Director for a 5*Â luxury hotel in Doha, Qatar. The salary for this position is 10,000QAR tax free p/m+expatriate benefit package.
Responsibilities include: *Functions as the strategic business leader of the hotel's Banquets / Catering Department and responsible for the hotel's creactive and proactive sales efforts. *Shares responsibility for achieving revenue goals , guest and associate satisfaction and the financial performance of the department. *Implements the brand's service strategy and applicable brand initiatives in all aspects of the sales process. *Manages event planning functions and staff on a daily basis. *Core area of responsibility is the event planning team including the Senior Event Managers , Associate Director and Administrative Assistants. *Oversees the administrative processes associated with the pre-event and post-event phases of an event and the associated transitions between all event phases. *Ensures a seamless turnover from sales to operations and back to sales while consistently delivering a high level of service. *Ensures the team maximizes revenue opportunities by up-selling and accurately forecasting ( catering and group rooms ) all events. Essential requirements: At least 4 years experience in related professional area, preferably within 5* hotel environment. RD