Associate Director of Catering

About Us

Within the sweeping panorama of the north Georgia foothills, Chateau Elan began with the planting of the vineyards in 1981.

From these lush vines has grown a 3,500 acre conference and leisure destination.

We welcome your interest in applying for a position with Chateau Élan Winery & Resort.

For many years, we have served our guests with the highest level of products and service in luxury resorts.

We owe our growth and success to our associates who have served our guests with dedication and pride.

The key to our continued growth is found in satisfying and exceeding our guests' expectations.

We look for people with personality, energy, enthusiasm, excellent grooming and commitment.

We nurture and train our associates throughout their tenure here.

They, in turn, provide the highest level of guest service making Chateau Élan the special place it is today.

Perks include but are not limited to discount hotel stays, discount spa services, discount golf, discount food and beverage, discount retail as well as access to the YouDecide® discount program.

YouDecide® offerings include negotiated pricing arrangements for vacation destinations, hotels, vacation planning, rental cars, movie tickets/rentals, consumer electronics, consumer goods and services, personal services and even discounts on cell phones and plans.

Don't meet every single requirement of this job? At HEI we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still send in your information.

You may be the perfect candidate for this or for other roles within our organization!

We value U.S.

military experience and invite all qualified military candidates to apply.

Overview

Assist the Director of Catering in the management, coordination and execution of the Catering and Sales Departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


* Understanding of pace and productivity as well as monthly forecasting and the annual budget process.


* Optimize the catering mix of business and the use of historical data.


* Assist Director of Catering in evaluating every catering business opportunity to maximize revenue and profitability while achieving customer expectations.


* Interview, hire, train, develop, recommend performance evaluations, resolve problems, and recommend discipline and/or termination when appropriate of staff members.


* Assist in maintaining or exceeding budgeted sales and profits in all catering areas.


* Implement effective marketing plans for generating catering revenues.


* Carefully review all contracted services to assure proper contribution to profits.


* Identify trends, research the competition's products, services and pricing and use to develop strategic business plans.


* Optimize room rental charges.


* Experience selling to a variety of market segments.


* Consi...