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Be ready to discuss dual-property catering strategy, pipeline management, banquet ops handoff, and how you grow catering revenue at Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn–style assets near DCA.
Strong fit if you have multi-property or high-volume catering leadership near airports/urban markets and can represent B. F. Saul–operated brands in Arlington’s Crystal City corridor.
As Area Director of Catering for Crowne Plaza Crystal City and Holiday Inn National Airport, you would lead catering sales and delivery across both properties: group and social events, menus and BEOs, client proposals, and day-of execution with culinary, banquet, and sales teams. Expect cross-property calendars, revenue targets, and airport/metro meeting traffic.
No. The listing is on-site in Arlington (Crystal City), Virginia.
Crowne Plaza Crystal City and Holiday Inn National Airport under Bfsaulhotels / B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group.
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B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group - Area Director of Catering- Crowne Plaza Crystal City and Holiday Inn National Airport - Arlington (Crystal City), Virginia What This Role Involves The Area Director of Catering role at B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is pivotal in overseeing the catering departments for our Crowne Plaza Crystal City and Holiday Inn National Airport hotels. This senior-level position will drive the expansion of catering and event bookings, leveraging additional meeting and event space as it becomes available. The ideal candidate should possess a proven track record in catering sales and hospitality, with the ability to proactively identify new business opportunities and accelerate booking efforts. What You'll Do Oversee the overall effectiveness of the catering departments for our hotels. Work closely with the Area Director of Sales to support the growth of the catering division. Develop and implement strategies to increase event bookings and revenue streams. Proactively identify new business opportunities in the market and capitalize on them. Ensure high-quality customer experiences through efficient and effective service delivery. What You Bring A minimum of 5 years of experience in catering sales and hospitality. Proven ability to drive business growth and identify new opportunities. Strong leadership skills with the capacity to mentor and develop team members. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written. A deep understanding of the local market and trends in the hospitality industry. About the Company B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group is a subsidiary of the largest private real estate company in the Washington, D.C. area, with over 130 years of experience. The group operates more than 20 business class hotels under top brands from Intercontinental Hotel Groups, Marriott International, Hilton, and Best Western Hotels, along with The Watermark Hotel, The Hay-Adams Hotel, and Perch Putt. With a team of over 1,000 hospitality professionals, B. F. Saul Company Hospitality Group offers an integrated approach to talent acquisition that ensures key players committed to their professional and personal development represent our hotels. How to Apply To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's…
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