The Role at a glance:

We are looking to add a skilled, experienced Director of Catering to our Elior Collegiate Dining team in Bowie, MD. As a Director of Catering, you will have the opportunity to provide leadership to and direct the development of an assigned business unit.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing strategic leadership to the unit sales team to ensure the success of revenue goals, including guiding and supporting unit sales, event planning and execution, and by personally representing the company (25% sales, 75% catering operation).
• Building unit level sales teams by recruiting, selecting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, and providing counseling to business unit sales team members to ensure both individual and team success and growth.
• Developing business performance against company sales standards and metrics, including budgeted sales goals, event profitability, guest satisfaction, employee engagement, and safety and sanitation.
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients and employees.
• Ensuring the highest level of integrity and accountability in all business dealings.
   

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

• At least five years experience in large scale, fast paced event or catering salesand operation management.
• Excellent leadership and analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience in a high-volume, upscale catering, restaurant, hotel, or resort environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Business, or a related field.

Where you'll be working:

Bowie State University

Compensation Range

Compesantion is up to $85,000 / year based on experience. 

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