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Our Loews Hotels & Co Home Office remote teams provide support to all our properties throughout the United States. Our talented teams provide guidance over strategic planning, operations, revenue management, communications, marketing, finance, human resources, and information technology.
Who We Are: Founded in 1960, Loews Hotels & Co operates iconic hotels and resorts across the U.S. Together, our diverse and welcoming teams craft exceptional experiences in iconic destinations. Growth and belonging start here; you'll be valued for who you are and the goals you have. Whether your next career chapter involves making memories for guests or supporting our properties in our Corporate Office, every role-from Guest Services to Finance, Culinary to IT-offers opportunities to grow and make a meaningful impact. Creating a Team Member experience where you belong no matter what race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status that makes you, you is a daily focus for us. What We Offer:
Competitive health & wellness benefits, 401(k) & company match Paid Sick Days, Vacation, and Holidays, Paid Bereavement Pet Insurance and Paid Pet Bereavement Training & Development opportunities, career growth Tuition Reimbursement Team Member Hotel Rates, other discounts, perks and more Many of our Leadership positions are bonus eligible
What We're Looking For: A strategic leader with a passion for hospitality and a flair for innovation, the Corporate Director of Meetings & Events, Catering shapes the future of our catering programs across our portfolio of properties. In this high-impact role, the leader collaborates cross-functionally with key departments, including Food & Beverage, Finance, Digital Marketing, and Brand Marketing to drive excellence in catering strategy, sales, and execution. A subject matter expert who provides visionary leadership and guidance to hotel teams, while crafting and implementing forward-thinking plans that elevate our catering sales, enhance guest experiences, and maximize profitability. This is more than a leadership role, it's an opportunity to influence brand-wide initiatives, champion innovation, and make a measurable impact on our business success. Who You Are:
Visionary Strategist: You lead with purpose, crafting bold catering sales and marketing strategies that not only drive revenue but elevate guest experience and brand reputation. Data-Driven Decision Maker: You thrive on insights, translating complex analytics into smart, actionable plans that optimize business mix, boost performance, and uncover new opportunities. Cultural Curator & Creative Innovator: Your deep expertise in social and multicultural events is matched by your flair for imaginative, trend-forward execution that delights clients and guests alike. Master Collaborator: You build strong bridges across departments, from F&B to Finance to Marketing, ensuring alignment, synergy, and seamless execution at every level. Inspiring Communicator & Mentor: You empower hotel teams through clear communication, impactful training, and hands-on leadership that fosters growth, confidence, and excellence.
What You'll Do:
Yield management: optimize the use of event space, pricing and availability based on demand, timing, guest behavior, and historical data Train hotel teams in yield management procedures and best practices Evaluate catering business opportunities to maximize revenue and profitability while achieving customer expectations to set standards Carefully review all contracted services to ensure proper contribution to profits Evaluate changes in client needs, business mix, industry and competitive trends to recommend appropriate product/service and operational changes to ensure guest and employee satisfaction, maintain market dominance, and provide exceptional financial returns Educate and assist hotels in the development and execution of evaluation plans Understand the demands of clients' events and can help craft and implement hotel operating standards to maximize efficiency Strategize to optimize room rental charges Understand Marketing, Public Relations, and Social Media and partner with those departments to promote Catering and Social events and help drive demand and awareness at the brand level Actively participate in industry related organizations such as National Association for Catering Events (NACE), Meeting Professionals International (MPI), etc. Conduct hotel site inspections in detail to revitalize and elevate experiences Utilize creative skills to provide innovative set-ups, menus, and functions for groups Partner with Corporate Chef and Brand Design Studio on creation/revision of Wedding Package Menus and Specialty Menus Provide resources for hotel teams to optimize revenues, streamline processes to increase efficiency, while creating memorable experiences Monitor sales performance of Catering Sales, assess practices and advise towards success Track Catering meeting survey scores at hotels, assist in correcting issues and improving scores to meet targets Serve as a subject matter expert on catering contract details, review/edit contracts with the Legal team, and train the field on proper negotiation and execution Offer input on creation of Quarterly/Annual Event Managers and Catering Sales Managers incentives to drive profitable revenues Provide analytical review of data, develop strategies and implement across all properties Continually monitor results and adjust as appropriate for maximum effect. Provide continuous training and education plan for field Directors and teams Collaborate with 3rd party partner websites to institute brand agreements and standardize hotel participation Support hotels through Budget/Forecast process through reviewing data and providing recommendations for changes Establish/ensure adherence to all department and Loews Hotels guidelines, policies, and procedures Work with leadership to include Catering and Event Management in Brand and Commercial Team communications, efforts, and accolades including Annual Awards, Super Stars, MVP Points Program, etc. Regular and reliable attendance in conformance with Company standards Attend all mandatory meetings and participate in/complete all mandated/required training courses Perform other duties as assigned
Your Qualifications Include:
High School Diploma or equivalent required along with relevant applicable experience Minimum ten years' experience in Catering Sales and Event Management Working knowledge of M&E Operating systems like FDC, Diagramming Systems, Opera, Micros or comparable hotel systems Extensive knowledge of partnering departments such as Banquet Operations, Restaurants, Digital Marketing, Marketing Strong acumen of the social market with an emphasis on Weddings, Galas, Prom, Fundraisers Familiarity with selling, planning and execution of Ethnic events Strong yield management skills with an understanding of optimizing the catering mix of business and the use of historical data; ability to train hotel teams to do the same Thorough knowledge of sales techniques including strong closing skills as well as negotiating skills, particularly in Wedding/Social events Ability to interact effectively with all levels of corporate and hotel staff and management Excellent communication skills - written and verbal Outstanding selling skills with a focus on Wedding / Social events Excels in a fast-paced work environment Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays based on business needs Ability and willingness to travel approximately 20% of the time to attend meetings, hotel visits, corporate events as needed
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Loews Hotels, LLC.
sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
Oct 18, 2025