CULINAIRE is in search of an experienced and seasoned Director of Catering who shares our values and passion for excellence to work with an amazing team at the Morton H Meyerson Symphony Center in the heart of downtown Dallas. The center is ranked as one of the world's greatest orchestra halls. The main lobby boasts 24,000 square feet with a 50-foot ceiling height providing a soaring, elegant architectural backdrop for events with elegantly constructed marble floors.

CULINAIRE is a Dallas-based national food service company and is seeking an experienced, seasoned, and self-motivated catering professional with a true passion for the hospitality industry.

The ideal candidate will manage the catering sales effort, and skillfully negotiate the multi-faceted process of staging catered events.

A few important responsibilities will include:

· Exceeding monthly booking goals.

· Maintaining positive working relationships with our client and building staff.

· Producing a monthly forecast of revenue.

· Submitting monthly Pace and Gap Reports.

· Understanding how to help the museum’s special events department grow business volumes and close sales.

· Ensuring the highest level of customer satisfaction.

What we're looking for:

· Aggressive salesmanship.

· An astute ability to work around obstacles.

· Five years prior experience with a proven record of accomplishment in a similar facility.

· Willing to work flexible hours (i.e. weekends, evenings).

· Great organizational skills.

· Excellent supervisory skills.

Essential Job Functions:

· Supervision and overall responsibility for the Catering department, including monitoring the accuracy and thoroughness of all written communication from the Catering Sales Manager. These documents include but are not limited to: Menus, Event Proposals, Contracts, Event Orders and Daily/Weekly Sales Reports.

· Train, mentor, and conduct performance evaluations for the Catering Sales Manager. In addition, recommend the hiring, termination, or disciplining of any Catering associate.

· Actively prospect and solicit, develop, and maintain local corporate catering accounts through telephone, personal sales calls, trade shows, and on-site entertainment.

· Finalize the requirements of personally booked catering events while maximizing revenue through upselling.

· Ensure accuracy of banquet checks and provide bill review prior to completion of every event.

· Maintain knowledge of facilities, capacities, and dimensions of meeting space in the competitive set.

· Act as the liaison for all vendor/supplier-related client’s needs, (i.e. Audio Visual, Florists, Entertainment, Transportation, etc.)

Culinaire offers its associates an entrepreneurial atmosphere with opportunities for growth and promotions. We strive to be competitive with a base and commission, as well as benefits to include AD&D, dental, disability, identity protection, legal services, life, company-sponsored medical, pet care, and vision, along with a lucrative matching 401k and paid time off from work.

CULINAIRE provides upscale food and beverage management services to a very diverse collection of national accounts including museums, performing art centers, cultural landmarks, hotels, restaurants, special event venues, conference centers and zoos. While our portfolio is diverse, the one constant in every operation that we manage is our total commitment to our associates to put their career path, safety, and success as a top priority, and to our client to provide top-quality food products and services to our customers and guests.

Culinaire is a drug-free environment, EOE, and E-Verify Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience level:

• 4 years

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person