Catering & Convention Services Lead

Marcus-Clayton-LLC; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Meridien St Louis Clayton is seeking a Catering and Convention Services Manager to lead planning and execution of events from initial concept through final breakdown. This role will coordinate with Sales, Banquets, Culinary, Front Office and leadership to deliver exceptional experiences.

The ideal candidate will manage client relationships, develop detailed BEOs, timelines, and room diagrams while ensuring flawless service for weddings, conferences, and social gatherings.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in hotel catering, convention services, event planning, banquet operations, or hospitality sales required.
• Knowledge of banquet event orders, event diagrams, room setups, menu planning, and event execution.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute catered events, meetings, conferences, weddings, and social functions from planning to completion.
• Serve as primary contact for clients after sales handoff, building relationships and ensuring expectations are met.
• Conduct client planning meetings, site visits, menu reviews, and event discussions to ensure a seamless experience.
• Prepare BEOs, event resumes, room diagrams, and other documents to communicate event requirements.
• Coordinate with Banquets, Culinary, Sales, A/V, Housekeeping, Front Office, and other departments to execute details.

Skills

Event planning

Client relations

Coordination

Sales collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Event management systems

Job description

Le Meridien St Louis Clayton is seeking a Catering and Convention Services Manager to lead planning and execution of events from initial concept through final breakdown. This role will coordinate with Sales, Banquets, Culinary, Front Office and leadership to deliver exceptional experiences.

The ideal candidate will manage client relationships, develop detailed BEOs, timelines, and room diagrams while ensuring flawless service for weddings, conferences, and social gatherings.