Director of Catering & Conference Services (FT) (AM/PM)

LOCATION

Bahia Resort Hotel 
Since opening in 1953, the Bahia Resort Hotel has been a hospitality leader in San Diego. Tucked away on a fourteen-acre peninsula in Mission Bay, the 314-room resort is a beachside escape for experiencing the best of America’s Finest City.

The Bahia Resort Hotel is owned by Evans Hotels, LLC, a family-owned and operated business committed to supporting and enhancing employee well-being through a variety of programs that nurture our staff professionally and personally. We offer hands-on manager and leadership training, employee appreciation days, and staff awards and recognition. Our team is also dedicated to serving our community through initiatives like company-wide beach clean-ups and volunteer opportunities.

SUMMARY
The Director of Catering & Conference Services ("Director/a de Catering y Servicios de Conferencias") would be responsible for directing and administering catering operations in the hotel, continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. 

PAY & PERKS

• Compensation: $106,000 - $127,200 DOE**
• Earn $1000 for Culinary, Engineering, Housekeeping, and $350 for all other roles for each hired referral at any Evans Hotels property.
• Discounted Hotel Rooms for you, family and friends.
• Free Employee Parking and/or discounted MTS Pronto card.
• Free Meals & Refreshments during working shifts.
• Career advancement opportunities!
• Health (including SIMNSA), Dental, Vision, 401k with match, life insurance, sick and vacation time.
• Discounts on cell phone bills, shoes, gym memberships, and more!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Direct and oversee all catering and offsite event operations, including guest service, client acquisition, contract negotiation, marketing, planning, event execution, cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and departmental management. Serve as the primary point of contact for Evans Garage events, collaborate with the Lodge at Torrey Pines on lead generation and client relations, facilitate site tours, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while leading meetings and cross-functional coordination. 
• Develop market segments, solicit new customers, negotiate contracts and maintain relationships with current customers 
• Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, scheduling, conducting counselling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward 
• Recruit, interview and train team members 
• Communicate with and provide direction and supervision to team members to execute catering events. 
• Documents maintenance needs and submits work orders, as needed.
• Attends Safety Committee Meetings, as requested by manager. 
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as directed by the leadership team. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 2-4 years of relevant experience and/or training.
• A combination of experience, education, and/or training may be substituted for either requirement.
• Previous similar position in a up-scale hotel, or similar business entity preferred.
• Availability to work on weekends and holidays is required.
• Must be able to attain a valid San Diego County Food Handler certification upon hire. Evans Hotels will provide this training and is to be completed at the company’s expense.
• RBS Certification required.
• Ability to always maintain a friendly, professional, team-oriented, positive demeanor and diplomatic attitude, especially under stress or challenges.
• Ability to stand, kneel, squat for prolonged periods of time, up to and including, the entire shift and lift up to 25 lbs.
• The following position will be filled in accordance with the process set forth in California Labor Code Section 2810.8 and San Diego Municipal Code 311.0101 et. seq.

**The pay scale posted is the salary or hourly wage range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for the position during the first year of employment. The posted range does NOT include potential additional types of compensation, such as gratuities, service charges, commissions, or bonuses. Actual compensation offered may fluctuate based on qualifications and/or experience.