Director of Catering

Property Description

Join the vibrant team at Royal Palm South Beach Miami, where luxury meets the energy of Miami's iconic South Beach! We're looking for passionate, high-energy individuals to be part of our dynamic and innovative team. Located steps from the beach, our stylish, oceanfront property offers a fast-paced, exciting work environment that embraces Miami's unique vibe. With luxurious accommodations, trendy dining options, and unparalleled service, Royal Palm South Beach is the ultimate destination for guests seeking a blend of relaxation and nightlife.

As part of our team, you'll create unforgettable experiences while growing your hospitality career in one of the world's most exciting destinations. If you thrive in a culture of teamwork, creativity, and excellence, this is the place for you! Apply now to join the Royal Palm South Beach family and take your career to the next level in the heart of Miami's hottest neighborhood!

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Catering Director who will be an integral leader at the newly renovated Royal Palm South Beach Miami — re-opening in 2026 following a transformative $110 million reimagination of the resort. This position will play a major role in shaping how meetings, celebrations, weddings, and social experiences are sold, curated, and delivered within a new benchmark of premium lifestyle hospitality, cultural immersion, and social connectivity — in the heart of Miami Beach's most iconic destination.

Located at the intersection of Collins Avenue and Ocean Drive, the Royal Palm offers direct access to white sand beaches, the boardwalk, and the vibrant shopping, dining, and entertainment districts that define South Beach — from Lincoln Road to Española Way. Rising 17 stories above the shoreline with 404 redesigned rooms and 20,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor event space, the Royal Palm will set a new standard for high-impact gatherings, anchored by innovative culinary programming, trend-driven modern cuisine, and elevated social energy.

This role will be central in commercializing that vision, driving catering revenue performance, and ensuring every event reflects the hotel's elevated lifestyle identity.

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business, or related field; advanced degree a plus
• Experience in catering or event management, ideally in a luxury hotel or resort environment
• Strong leadership presence with team development experience
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Strategic mindset with strong business and financial acumen
• Detail-oriented, organized, and deadline-driven
• Flexibility to work nights/weekends/holidays as business demands

Davidson Hospitality Group is an award‑winning, full‑service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners' mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company.

In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals:
Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

In keeping with the company's heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well‑being of our team members and their families.

• Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
• Dental & Vision Coverage
• 24/7 Teledoc service
• Free Maintenance Medications
• Pet Insurance
• Hotel Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays)
• 401K Match

Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It's less of a job, more of a calling. It's part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.

EOE AA
- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

Davidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.