Director Of Catering
Full-Time
Homewood Suites by Hilton Shreveport / Bossier City, LA
Bossier City, LA
Posted August 27, 2026 by Dimension Hospitality
Compensation: $50,000 per year
You know that every successful event starts with a relationship.
From corporate conferences and galas to weddings and social celebrations, you have a talent for transforming opportunities into revenue and events into unforgettable experiences. You are equally comfortable leading a sales strategy, mentoring a team, and ensuring exceptional execution that leaves clients eager to return.
If driving revenue, inspiring teams, and creating memorable experiences is your passion... keep reading.
The Role
As Director of Catering, you will lead the hotel's catering and event sales efforts, driving revenue growth through strategic sales initiatives, client relationship management, and exceptional event execution.
You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the catering sales function, including prospecting, contracting, forecasting, team leadership, and collaboration with Operations, Culinary, Banquets, and Sales teams. This role plays a critical part in achieving the hotel's overall revenue goals while delivering outstanding guest experiences.
The Director of Catering serves as a leader, mentor, and strategic partner who ensures that every event contributes to both guest satisfaction and business success.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead and manage all catering sales activities to achieve or exceed revenue goals and profitability objectives.
- Develop and implement strategic sales plans designed to grow catering, banquet, wedding, social, and meeting business.
- Solicit, negotiate, and secure new catering and event opportunities through proactive sales efforts.
- Build and maintain relationships with key clients, event planners, organizations, and community partners.
- Oversee the preparation of proposals, contracts, banquet event orders (BEOs), and other sales-related documents.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management for catering and event sales team members.
- Conduct regular pipeline reviews, forecasting, and revenue analysis to identify opportunities and address challenges.
- Collaborate with the Director of Sales & Marketing and hotel leadership to maximize overall hotel revenue.
- Partner with Culinary, Banquets, Conference Services, and Operations teams to ensure flawless event execution.
- Conduct site tours, client meetings, and presentations to promote hotel event capabilities.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to identify new business opportunities.
- Attend industry networking events, community functions, trade shows, and promotional activities.
- Ensure compliance with company standards, brand requirements, and contractual obligations.
- Resolve client concerns professionally and proactively to ensure exceptional guest satisfaction.
- Maintain accurate records, reports, forecasts, and client information within the sales and event management systems.
Why You’ll Love It Here
Ready to Lead Exceptional Events?
If you're a results-driven hospitality professional who thrives on building relationships, developing talent, and driving revenue through unforgettable events, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and help us create experiences worth celebrating.
EOE
Qualifications
What Makes You You
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible hotel catering, event sales, or hospitality sales experience.
- Previous leadership or management experience within catering, events, conference services, or hotel sales.
- Demonstrated success in achieving catering revenue goals and growing market share.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to analyze data, forecast revenue, and develop strategic plans.
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of service.
- Professional, polished, and guest-focused demeanor.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Passion for hospitality and creating exceptional guest experiences.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable transportation for client meetings and business development activities.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Shreveport / Bossier City, LA
Close to convention center and fun
Located off I-20, we're within five miles of Sam’s Casino, Brookshire Grocery Arena, Barksdale Air Force Base, and Shreveport Convention Center. Enjoy our free hot breakfast daily and cook on your own time in your spacious suite featuring fully equipped kitchen, living, and dining areas. WiFi is free and our evening social is held on Wednesdays.
| Address | 2015 Old Minden Road, Bossier City, LA 71111 |
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| Property Type | All Suite |
| # Jobs | 6 |
About Dimension Hospitality
Great Hospitality doesn't just happen. But it definitely happens here.
Recently celebrating our 35th year anniversary, Dimension Hospitality is a premier hotel management company, boasting an impressive track record in managing, developing and acquiring hotels. Together with our owner partners, we have produced winning combinations in markets throughout the U.S. With a diverse portfolio of nearly 80 hotels, including leading brands of Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt and IHG, our emphasis is on delivering measurable results, creating a culture where associates can reach their potential and providing exceptional guest experiences.
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