Director of Catering

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for an experienced Director of Catering for the grand opening of JW Marriott Reston Station.

Nestled overlooking Reston Row in Reston, VA, this upcoming complex is set to redefine luxury hospitality with its 26-story hotel boasting 250 guest rooms, 15,000 square feet of meeting space, two distinctive restaurants, and a plethora of amenities.

At Crescent Hotels & Resorts, we are a team of hospitality professionals that are deeply connected to & proud of the exceptional experiences we provide for our guests. More than that, we know our Associates are the shining stars of what we do!

We understand what it takes to be a part of something great. We will encourage you to bring your true self to work every day, we will celebrate you and we will cheer you on as you shine bright in your career journey. Whether it be our health & wellness programs, best in class learning and development or our travel discounts that 'feed your inner explorer', we work hard to create and deliver on what YOU need. We are ready for you to start your journey with us where You Belong. We Care. Shine Bright.

We are committed to providing you with:

• Generous compensation package
• An exceptional benefit plan for eligible associates & your family members
• 401K matching program for eligible associates
• Discounts with our Crescent managed properties in North America for you & your family members

Essential Job Functions:

• Interview, hire, train, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, provide open communication, and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate.
• Tour and inspect banquet and meeting space daily, reporting necessary repairs.
• Develop and conduct persuasive verbal sales presentations to prospective clients.
• Schedule and assign in detail, specific duties to all associates 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 amenities for VIP Guests. Review and revise Catering Department, weekly events sheets and banquet event orders.
• Formulate and revise annual and monthly forecasts.
• Negotiate, prepare, and write contracts and enter information into the automated sales system.
• Interact with clients to determine needs and direct staff accordingly. Respond to telephone and walk-in inquiries of potential guests.
• Create special themes and menus.
• Communicate both verbally and in writing to provide clear direction to staff.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 3-5 years' experience as a Hotel Director of Catering.
• 2-3 years' of Sales Experience required.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work nights and weekends for client events required.
• Agile mindset.
• Team Player. Friendly, nice and happy personality.
• Ability to support both Planning and Selling, depending on the needs of the team.
• Experience in building and mentoring a team.
• Local DC / Northern Virginia Market experience required.
• Luxury hotel sales experience required.
• Hotel opening experience preferred.
• Marriott Brand Experience is strongly preferred.