Job Description

Description

Location: Vail 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: Come alive with adventure in the heart of the Colorado Rockies. When the mountains are calling, Vail is like nothing on earth. Our Resort is situated at the front door of this history-rich village, steeped in pioneering spirit and untamed refinement, with legendary Vail Mountain just steps away. Come and celebrate the great outdoors with us – best experienced through our team’s passion and excitement for unparalleled adventure – then recharge in our award-winning Spa and cap off your days with an al-fresco swim under the stars. 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: Come alive with adventure in the heart of the Colorado Rockies. When the mountains are calling, Vail is like nothing on earth. Our Resort is situated at the front door of this history-rich village, steeped in pioneering spirit and untamed refinement, with legendary Vail Mountain just steps away. Come and celebrate the great outdoors with us – best experienced through our team’s passion and excitement for unparalleled adventure – then recharge in our award-winning Spa and cap off your days with an al-fresco swim under the stars. Director of Catering About the role: The Director of Catering oversees all aspects of the Event, Catering and Conference Services Department, reporting to the Director of Marketing. This includes the selling, servicing and financial management of the events taking place at Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail. This leadership role requires vision and financial planning skills , excellent communication skills and people leadership. Financial acumen is essential for success in planning for and executing upon an operating budget for sales and servicing of event spaces. What you will do: • Manage, supervise, and drive the E vent, C atering , and C onference services team in alignment with the overall goals and objectives of the Resort. • M onitor, and act on any necessary changes or adjustments to the c atering f orecast and b ooking p ace while driving the team to achieve results. • Oversee and submit the catering forecast on a bi-weekly basis to the Director of Marketing and the Director of Finance. • Driv e and optimiz e revenue generation through product, pricing, guidelines, up-selling, and forecasting. • Oversee all h irin g , performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, incentive monitoring, and processing for all Event, Catering and Conference Services team members. • Approximately twenty percent of time allocated to a ctively prospect ing and solicit ing clientele , develop ing , and maintain ing local corporate catering accounts through sales calls, events , and on-site entertainment . • Manage and execute events, catering, and conference services for key accounts including hotel ownership , key legacy groups, and VIP accounts . • Maintain and monitor the accuracy and effectiveness of all written communication from the Catering Team. • Ensure seamless execution of a ll catering, banquet , and social events. • Actively strategiz e solutions to the inevitable challenges and glitches that arise while groups are on property to keep the Planning Committee and affected team members informed so prompt…