Director of Catering Sales

At the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Perimeter at Villa Christina we pride ourselves on being the best employer in the area. What sets us apart? Our culture, full benefit plans, including 401k with a company match and our lucrative bonus programs, to name a few. We are looking for talented people who have a genuine passion for service. Our Core Values involve personal development, people, and a desire for wanting them to succeed. We believe each member of our team has a key part to play in our delivery of outstanding service and memorable experiences for each guest. We want a hotel that people want to come to, not through. Find out today what a career with Pyramid Hotel Group at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta Perimeter at Villa Christina can mean for you! POSITION PURPOSE:Train, supervise and work with all Catering staff in order to solicit and book Banquet and Catering functions resulting in customer satisfaction and profitability.EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:• Select, train, supervise and monitor performance of Catering staff in the proper preparation of Banquet menus, memos, and files. Organize and conduct staff meetings to coordinate successful functions.• Tour and inspect banquet and meeting space on a daily basis, report necessary repairs.• Schedule and assigns in detail, specific duties to all employees under supervision for the efficient operation of the Catering Department, coverage of functions in accordance with productivity standards.• Solicit new accounts and review previous Banquet files to generate business. Oversee service of group functions once they are in house.• Write Banquet menus, memos, and send out Event Orders. Review and revise Catering Department guarantee sheets, weekly events sheets. Formulate and make revisions to annual and monthly forecasts.• Negotiate, Prepare and write contracts and enter information into the Diary Book.• Interact with clients to determine needs and direct staff accordingly. Respond to telephone and walk-in inquiries of potential guests.The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.• Thorough knowledge of food and beverage products, proper preparation and presentation of foods and beverage items.• Ability to prepare signage for Catering functions.• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry, or otherwise move goods weighing a maximum of 50 lbs. on an occasional basis.• Ability to read, write and speak effectively in English to comprehend and communicate job functions.• Ability to create special themes and menus.• Ability to effectively deal with internal and external customers, some of whom willrequire high levels of patience, tact and diplomacy to defuse anger, collect accurate information and resolve conflicts.• Ability to perform the role of Manager On Duty.SUPPORTIVE FUNCTIONS:In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by the supervisor based upon the particular requirements of the hotel.• Performs other duties as requested, such as attending outside V.I.P. parties and social events.• Attend menu, staff, and other Hotel meetings.• Perform duties of Manager On Duty Program as scheduled.Participate in the sales/catering department reader board program.PI188508155

Created: 2026-03-07