Events & Catering Manager

Job description

As the Events & Catering Manager, you will lead the conference services efforts for catered events--including corporate meetings, social gatherings, and weddings--by building strong client relationships, executing seamless event planning, and driving revenue for the hotel. This is a highly collaborative position that bridges sales strategy and event execution, requiring excellent communication skills, creativity, and attention to detail. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients to generate catering sales and repeat business - Respond promptly to inquiries, prepare detailed proposals, conduct site visits, and guide clients through the sales and planning process - Collaborate with culinary, banquet, and operations teams to ensure flawless event execution and client satisfaction - Maximize revenue through effective contract negotiation, upselling, and strategic planning - Manage event details from initial inquiry to post-event follow-up, including BEOs (Banquet Event Orders), timelines, and billing - Maintain accurate records in the sales CRM and prepare regular forecasting and activity reports - Represent the hotel at networking...