Director of Catering & Events

The Director of Catering & Events is a senior management position which oversees the resort’s food & beverage catering and event services. Their primary role is to lead the resort’s team of catering & event sales professionals to maximize revenues through all channels.  This individual will interact with Food & Beverage leadership, including the culinary and banquets teams, to ensure clients have a memorable experience from the initial booking through culmination of their event.  They will also be involved in developing marketing strategies as part of the annual Business Plan process.   The OKANA Resort is part of Pyramid Global Hospitality, a leading hospitality company that offers career opportunities and has a steadfast commitment to putting people first.

• Bachelor’s degree plus 6+ years of hotel catering sales experience.
• Strong negotiation and sales skills and knowledge of contracts.
• Sound business communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office as well as working knowledge of Delphi/FDC software.
• Engaging personality conducive to building client relationships.
• Direct event logistics from pre-event planning through post event recaps.
• Knowledge of local business dynamics and competitive analysis.
• Time management skills, consistently meeting time sensitive deadlines.
• Provide valuable input for menu creation and event design to maximize revenues and enhance the client experience.
• Possess a creative flare to customize menus and programs for clients that differentiate the resort from the competition.
• Working knowledge of banquet department (sets, AV equipment, scheduling, menu planning).