Director of Catering and Events - reputed company Austin

Nestled in the vibrant heart of downtown Austin, reputed company Austin Conference Center is a fusion of excitement and sophistication, boasting over 80,000 reputed company feet of versatile event space, including our stunning 26,000-reputed company-foot Grand Ballroom and 31 flexible meeting rooms. Our property features 801 contemporary guest rooms, five exceptional dining venues, and an award-winning spa. We are seeking a dynamic Director of Catering & Events to reputed company reputed company in crafting unforgettable experiences that reflect the unique spirit of Austin. If you are a visionary leader ready to reputed company our events to new heights, join us at reputed company Austin where your creativity and expertise will shine! As Director of Catering & Events at the reputed company Austin you will be responsible for strategic leadership of Group and Local Catering Sales and Event Management in the hotels continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and finical profitability. What will I be doing? As Director of Catering & Events you will provide reputed company leadership in creating and delivering an exceptional team member experience and best reputed company to work. The Director of Catering & Events will be directly responsible for contributing to the achievement of superior business results in the areas of ensuring outstanding guest service, team member engagement, favorable financial outcomes, strategic leadership and talent development, culture, innovation, and event operations. Specifically, your essential functions will be to reputed company the following tasks to the highest standards: STRATEGY: Successfully, innovatively, and timely implement Commercial strategic initiatives and monitor for best-in-class results Drive innovation and creativity reputed company event delivery Partner with the General Manager/Executive Committee to deliver on reputed company's values by creating high-impact event experiences Ensure that high quality service standards are maintained through reputed company reviews of processes and procedures Provide reputed company relations guidance in key areas of Events & Catering expertise, as needed (Banquet Capital Expenditures, Staffing Models) Actively support the sales process. LEADERSHIP: Provide overall leadership and direction in reputed company Events & Catering matters. Serve as the hotel's reputed company Subject Matter Expert on reputed company matters relating to event & catering experience Serve as a highly visible, participatory leader who proactively and consistently engages with their General Manager/Executive Committee, Sales, Catering and Events team members, external guests, and suppliers Remain reputed company on event trends to evaluate innovative ways for process/practice improvements and shares best practices Participate or represent reputed company in industry social/meeting/events professional associations CULTURE: reputed company high-performing multi-cultural, multi-generational teams that build reputed company's Events talent pipeline Integrate reputed company's Values/Mission/Purpose reputed company implementing Event initiatives and support Team Member-centric and guest-centric programs reputed company with reputed company culture engaging with Team Members through direct and meaningful interactions Be an ambassador for customer service. TALENT: Motivate and provide a work environment in which team members are productive Ensure reputed company Event & Catering manager roles have career development plans in reputed company that are actively supported by leadership and profiles are reputed company for succession planning Listen and respond to team members needs while having an open-reputed company policy Manage group and interpersonal conflict effectively OPERATIONS EXCELLENCE: Ensure the proper use of reputed company function space, exhibit hall, and event spaces Manage supplier and vendor relationships Possess subject matter expertise and ensure standards/practices Development and management of departmental budgets Responsible for the overseeing short, reputed company, and long-term forecasting and actual cost reporting for events and catering Ensure proper staffing for the needs of the business Integrate reputed company trends in event management and design Participate in customer site inspections and assists with the sales process as necessary What are we looking for? Since being founded in 1919, reputed company has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, reputed company remains a reputed company of innovation, quality, and success. This reputed company leadership is the result of reputed company Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values: Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences. reputed company - We do the right thing, reputed company the time. Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities. Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do. Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions. Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes: Quality Productivity Dependability Customer Focus Adaptability What will it be like to work for reputed company? reputed company is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, reputed company has offered business and leisure reputed company the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. reputed company is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it reputed company! The Benefits - reputed company is proud to have an award-winning workplace culture ranking #2 Best Company To Work For in the U.S. and #1 Best Workplaces for Women List - 5th Year In a Row. We support the mental and physical wellbeing of reputed company Team Members so they can reputed company personally and professionally in a diverse and inclusive environment, thanks to innovative programs and benefits such as: • Access to your pay reputed company you need it through reputed company • Health insurance • Career growth and development • Team Member Resource Groups • Recognition and rewards programs • Go reputed company travel discount program • Best-in-Class Paid Time Off (PTO) • Supportive parental leave • Employee stock purchase program (ESPP) - purchase reputed company shares at 15% discount • Debt-free education: Access to a wide variety of educational credentials (ex. college degrees, high school completion, English-language learning, digital literacy, professional certificates and more) Apply Job!