Catering Director bei The Garden City Hotel

The Garden City Hotel, a landmark of gracious hospitality and first-class service on Long Island, New York is seeking an experienced Catering Director. Compensation includes base salary plus commissions.

With a $2.5M renovation just completed of our Grand Ballroom, The Garden City Hotel is far and away Long Island’s preeminent venue for the most sophisticated and important celebrations. Our elegant and diverse event spaces are coveted by the most discerning clientele. We have a rich history of crafting and orchestrating the most memorable events because our team is comprised of high caliber talent who conduct business with extreme dedication to our client’s needs and desires.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Seeking a well-established and networked senior catering event sales professional with focused experience in private social event sales (Weddings-all denominations, Mitzvahs, elaborate family celebrations) as well as Fundraising Galas, complex corporate conferences.

Requirements:

· 10+ years of exclusive sales experience in NY metropolitan area at Director or Assistant Director level

· Must have accredited luxury venue experience and be adept with high service standards, possess extensive food, spirits and wine knowledge and be well informed of multiple ethnic traditions pertaining to various social celebrations.

· Reports to Executive Director of Catering along with two existing counterpart Directors

· Individuals considered must possess appropriate refined style of presentation and articulate communication skills. Polish is paramount in our environment.

Benefits:

· Group Health Plans for Medical, Dental and Vision

· Voluntary Life Insurance AND COMPANY PAID LIFE INSURANCE

· ALFAC - Supplemental Short Term Disability, Accident Advantage and Cancer Care

· Long Term Disability

· 401k

· PTO

· Vacation

Compensation:

· Base salary $65-70K, plus commissions based on revenue at an additional $70-75K.

EOE/M/F/D/V

www.gardencityhotel.com