Catering & Conference Events Lead

Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise is seeking an experienced event planner to lead catering operations and special events at our venues. You will serve as the primary contact for catering sales, coordinate with clients on event requirements, and oversee space contracts, food and beverage, and AV arrangements to ensure high-quality productions.

Responsibilities include budgeting, resource coordination, and on-site management from setup to wrap-up.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus three years’ experience in event planning or banquet/catering operations.
• Prefers casino or hospitality experience; must obtain Food Handlers Card and Navajo Nation/AZ Alcohol Server certifications.
• Must be twenty-one years of age and pass pre-employment checks including background, drug screen, and gaming license.

Responsibilities

• Plan and operate all catering functions and special events; act as primary catering sales contact.
• Discuss events with clients; propose space contracts, book event space, arrange F&B and AV equipment.
• Prepare budgets, negotiate with vendors, and manage on-site production and clean-up.
• Prepare materials, nametags, seating, and ensure décor aligns with enterprise standards; close out events with reports.

Skills

Food & beverage knowledge

Event planning

Negotiation & contracts

Budgeting & financial reporting

Interpersonal & communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Conference facilities & AV knowledge

Vendor coordination

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

Job description

Navajo Nation Gaming Enterprise is seeking an experienced event planner to lead catering operations and special events at our venues. You will serve as the primary contact for catering sales, coordinate with clients on event requirements, and oversee space contracts, food and beverage, and AV arrangements to ensure high-quality productions.

Responsibilities include budgeting, resource coordination, and on-site management from setup to wrap-up.