Director of Catering

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.         

At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.

About the location:

Located at the entrance of Georgetown, steps from world-leading institutions and historic monuments, the hotel is located at the crossroads of DC's social and political hubs. Four Seasons Hotel Washington, DC is a timeless luxury experience where the tenured staff leverage a legacy of intuitive hospitality for high-profile guests, including global leaders and captains of industry. Discover modern luxuries at one of the top private fitness clubs and spas in DC and a culinary destination with Michelin-starred chef Michael Mina.

Here Are Some Of The Benefits Our Four Seasons Employees Enjoy;  

• Excellent Salary and Wages 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance & Pet Insurance!  
• Complimentary Life insurance 
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Exciting Training and Development Opportunities 
• Continual Personal Education Reimbursement Programs
• Complimentary Employee Meals 
• COMPLIMENTARY room nights at Four Seasons Hotels around the world 
• And much more! 

The Opportunity:  
Four Seasons, Washington D.C. is currently looking for a creative and dynamic Director of Catering. Reporting to the Commercial Director, this individual is responsible for leading the Group Event Services Department while personally prospecting, selling, planning and servicing corporate and social business while maintaining Four Seasons standards and maximizing revenue/profit potential.   

Who We Look For:

 We look for employees who share the Golden Rule; people who, by nature, believe in treating others as we would have them treat us. We look for individuals who share a passion for excellence and who infuse that enthusiasm into everything they do. 

Qualifications: 

• College degree preferably specializing in hotel/restaurant management or equivalent experience is required 
• 3 to 5 years’ experience as a Sales or Group Services Manager in a full service resort or hotel, of which 2 years was specifically selling and servicing the
• Corporate and Social markets and handling weddings. 
• Proven interpersonal skills with a track record of successful client interactions.  
• Coaching and People Development Skills 
• Able to negotiate, organize, delegate & work with deadlines 
• Strong organizational skills. 
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask. High level of creativity. 
• Ability to irregular hours, weekends, and evenings. 
• Knowledge of audio-visual equipment and internet technology – preferred. 
• Requires reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language. 

Compensation:

$140,000 - $150,000 Annually

Visa Requirements:

 Must already be legally permitted to work in the United States. Applicants without valid work authorization for the United States will not be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available. 

For internal non-US Four Seasons applicants, please contact your Human Resources Department with questions about international management transfers. 

 If you are a qualified individual with a disability or disabled veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to use or access our online system, please contact our Human Resources Office at 202-944-2071 or stop by 1111 29th St NW, Washington DC 20007. 

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf