Catering & Events Manager

Respond to proposal, elopement, intimate wedding, and large-party inquiries Qualify leads and develop customized luxury event and dining proposals Conduct in-person site inspections and presentations Cultivate relationships with planners, travel advisors, photographers, and local vendors Upsell premium experiences, restaurant enhancements, and resort experiences Maintain sales activity, forecasting, and pipeline reporting Achieve annual revenue goals for intimate celebrations, restaurant events, and large parties Serve as lead planner and on-site point of contact for intimate celebrations and large parties from booking through execution Partner with culinary and restaurant teams on menu development and event-specific offerings Coordinate logistics, staffing, and setup for restaurant buyouts and large social events Be present on property for event execution, including evenings, weekends, and holidays Manage last-minute changes and operational communications in real time Serve as primary contact for group events following turnover Coordinate event logistics and client requirements Produce Banquet Event Orders, resumes, agendas, and planning documents Conduct pre-conference, internal planning, and post-event meetings Coordinate with culinary, banquet, housekeeping, recreation, spa, engineering, and accounting teams Review event space and restaurant space requirements and setup specifications Conduct event inspections and ensure adherence to brand standards Meet clients on-site and oversee event execution Support menu development, promotional packaging, social catering growth, planner outreach, FAM coordination, and marketing/social media Invoice deposits and coordinate billing Review banquet and restaurant checks and final bills for accuracy Assist Accounting with guest billing clarifications Maintain event history and documentation Update sales and event management systems accurately and promptly Participate in weekly revenue and departmental meetings Requirements Minimum 2 years of experience in luxury catering sales, wedding sales, conference services, or event management Exceptional organizational and communication skills Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Working knowledge of food and beverage operations, banquet service, restaurant operations, and event planning Experience working in a luxury resort or hospitality environment preferred Must be based on property at Little Palm Island Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in luxury event planning and catering sales, with a strong focus on client relationship management, logistics coordination, and revenue achievement. Proficient in managing multiple projects and ensuring adherence to brand standards while delivering exceptional guest experiences. Highest-signal resume keywords Luxury Catering Sales Experience Event Management Client Relationship Management Logistics Coordination Organizational Skills ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Event Planning Proposal Development Banquet Event Orders Menu Development Sales Activity Reporting Forecasting Pipeline Management Food and Beverage Operations Attention to Detail Project Management Soft Skills Communication Skills Interpersonal Skills Problem-Solving Skills Time Management Adaptability Industry Keywords Luxury Resort Hospitality Catering Wedding Sales Conference Services Event Logistics Client Requirements Operational Communications Social Catering Growth Brand Standards Tools & Technologies Event Management Systems Sales Management Systems #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor