Director of Catering & Events
What’s on the menu for your next career move? As our new Director of Catering & Events, you’ll be the key link between our clients and our operations teams—creating seamless, impactful events from first enquiry to final invoice
A little taste of your day-to-day:
Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:
- Lead the Catering & Events team to deliver exceptional service and drive revenue growth.
- Build strong relationships with corporate, government, and travel industry clients.
- Oversee all aspects of event planning, including space allocation, pricing, and coordination with F&B teams.
- Collaborate with Sales & Marketing to achieve hotel budget and forecast targets.
- Ensure all meetings reflect our Crowne Plaza brand standards and guest promise.
What We need from you:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Catering & Events or Sales leadership roles, ideally in a upscale hotel.
- Proven track record in managing a high-performing team and achieving event revenue targets.
- Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- A collaborative spirit, with the ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic environment.
What you can expect from us:
We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees.We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.
So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.
Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today.