Director of Catering - Kennedy Space Center, United States - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

Description

** Director of Catering & Convention Services**

Location: Orlando, FL, US

Property Name: Wyndham Orlando Resort Req Id: 14228

Wyndham is now seeking a Director of Catering & Convention Services to join our team at the Wyndham Orlando Resort location in Orlando , Florida .

**Job Summary**

The Director of Catering & Convention Services will be responsible for managing a day meeting, meeting territory and meet and achieve yearly revenue goals by developing accounts and business opportunities.

**Education & Experience**

High School Diploma or GED

2 year of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a hotel or related field preferred.

**Physical Requirements**

Long hours sometimes required.

Light work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

**General Requirements**

Must be able to effectively communicate both verbally and written with all level of employees and guests in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service oriented manner.

Must be effective at listening to, understanding, and clarifying concerns raised by employees and guests.

Approach all encounters with guests and employees in an attentive, friendly, courteous and service-oriented manner.

Attend all hotel required meetings and trainings.

Maintain regular attendance in compliance with Wyndham Hotel Group Standards, as required by scheduling, which will vary according to the needs of the hotel.

Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing nametags.

Comply with Wyndham Hotel Group Standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient hotel operations.

Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.

Must be able to show initiative, including anticipating guest or operational needs

Perform other duties as requested by management.

**Fundamental Requirements**

Plans and coordinates details for meetings

Complete accurate BEOs, upselling food, beverage, room rental, recreation, special amenities and technology

Communicate all changes on Event Orders to other departments

Actively prospects and solicits new contacts and business opportunities for meetings

Acts as on-site contact for meeting and meeting groups and larger groups as needed

Produces tickets for master billing including contract services, room rental and guests

Complete weekly backlog reports and other departmental reports as designated

Attends weekly resume meeting, training programs and other meeting as designated

Provides feedback to Director of Sales & Marketing relating to guest comments, observations, industry news

Follow up with client contact at the end of each meeting to ensure satisfaction and obtain feedback

Assists with and completes special projects and assignments as designated by the Director of Sales & Marketing

Produces invoices for clients

Other duties as assigned

**COMPANY OVERVIEW:**

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is the largest hotel franchisor in the world and a leading hotel management company. We stand 20 brands strong across 9,000 hotels in more than 80 countries, and we offer the most diverse collection of hotel experiences in the world. Our iconic brands, united by the richest and simplest rewards program in the business, make hotel travel possible for all.

Our hotel owners are the stewards of our brands, and together, we champion everyday travelers. We believe guests deserve great experiences, and our robust portfoliodistinguished by our leading economy and midscale brandsdelivers just that.

We are AmericInn by Wyndham, Baymont by Wyndham, Days Inn by Wyndham, Dazzler by Wyndham, Dolce Hotels and Resorts by Wyndham, Esplendor Boutique Hotels by Wyndham, Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham, Howard Johnson by Wyndham, La Quinta Inns & Suites, Microtel by Wyndham, Ramada Encore by Wyndham, Ramada Worldwide by Wyndham, Super 8 by Wyndham, The Trademark Collection by Wyndham, Travelodge by Wyndham, TRYP by Wyndham, Wingate by Wyndham, Wyndham Garden, Wyndham Grand and Wyndham Hotels and Resorts.

Headquartered in Parsippany, N.J. with offices around the globe in London, Shanghai, Buenos Aires, Dubai and more, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts employs approximately 15,000 team members worldwide.

Our Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

**Job Location:** Wyndham Orlando Resort , 8001 International Drive , Orlando , Florida 32819

Employment Status: Full-time