Director of Social Catering
Company: Merriweather Lakehouse
Location: Columbia
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description The Merriweather Lakehouse
Hotel, a member of the Marriott Autograph Collection, is seeking a
Director of Social Catering to join our executive leadership team.
Located in the heart of Columbia, MD, and overlooking serene views
of Lake Kittamaqundi, our full-service luxury hotel blends upscale
comfort with natural beauty. We're not just a hotel; we're a
destination-and we're ready to take our guest experiences to the
next level. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the
future of our hotel while leading with impact. The Director of
Social Catering serves as the business leader of the property's
Catering Sales Department and manages the property's reactive and
proactive catering sales efforts. Shares responsibility for
achieving revenue goals, guest and associate satisfaction and the
financial performance of the department. This position verifies a
seamless turnover from sales to operations and back to sales while
consistently delivering a high level of service. Maintains
accountability for verifying that the team maximizes revenue
opportunities by up-selling and accurately forecasting (e.g.,
catering and group rooms) for all events. Key Responsibilities
Coordination and management of all Social Banquet catering events,
conferences, meetings, and activities booked through the sales
department Manage and coordinate all Social Catering events,
conferences, meetings, booked through the sales department
Negotiate food and beverage prices, function space, and hotel
services within approved departmental booking guidelines Confirm in
writing to the client and all affected hotel departments all group
requirements via sales contract terms, addendums, confirmation of
pricing, and/or banquet event order Assist the client in menu
planning, food and beverage coordination, table arrangements,
decorations, traffic flow, room set-up, group room blocks and VIP
services, etc Conduct Pre-convention meeting with client and
operations team as needed (for larger programs) Confirm head counts
and collect payments for deposits and final balance Work with sales
staff to service and solicit new business Up-sell client events and
manage function space and room block inventory as assigned Work
closely with other hotel departments to facilitate services agreed
upon by the sales office and prospective clients Report and
communicate Meeting event needs between the client and hotel
Prepare and distribute amenity request forms for specified clients
Obtain designated approvals and follow-up on delivery Check
function room set-ups with the Banquet Department prior to guest
arrival, ensuring all details are in agreement with client's
requirements and hotel standards Welcome group contact upon arrival
at function and ensure guest satisfaction Work in a timely manner
to executive and distribute all Banquet Event Orders (BEO) and
contracts as designated by sales Conduct hotel and banquet facility
tours and entertain qualified clients in accordance with company
and property policies Follow up with clients regularly during and
after departure to ensure satisfaction and secure future bookings
Other Duties as assigned and directed by business. Education and
Experience Education : High-School Education required;
2-year/4-year degree from an accredited university in Business
Administration, Marketing, Hotel and Restaurant Management, or
related major preferred. Experience : at least 4 years of
experience in sales and marketing or related professional area. A
combination of education and experience may be substituted to meet
position requirements.
Keywords: Merriweather Lakehouse, Washington DC , Director of Social Catering, Hospitality & Tourism , Columbia, DC
