Catering & Events Manager

The Sam Houston Hotel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sam Houston Hotel in Downtown Houston is seeking a Catering & Events Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute catered events for corporate meetings, social gatherings, weddings, and special occasions.

Based on on-site, full-time role, you will meet clients, prepare proposals and contracts, create timelines, manage layouts and banquet orders, and oversee communication between clients, sales, culinary, and operations to ensure flawless service.

Qualifications

• Experience in event planning and catering management for corporate and social events.
• Strong client relationships, sales, and negotiation to manage proposals and contracts.
• Operational skills in banquet coordination and on-site supervision.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management with tight timelines.
• Experience collaborating with culinary teams and vendors to design menus.
• Proficiency with event management tools, CRM, and MS Office.
• Hotel or hospitality experience, preferably boutique or historic property.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Education in hospitality management or business, or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute catered events.
• Meet with clients to understand event objectives and prepare proposals.
• Create event timelines and manage room layouts and banquet orders.
• Coordinate communication between clients, sales, culinary, and operations teams.
• Monitor event budgets and supervise setup/breakdown.
• Address on-site issues to ensure events run smoothly.

Skills

Event planning

Client relations

Sales & contracts

Vendor management

On-site supervision

Communication

Menu design collaboration

CRM / Office tools

Hospitality experience

Time management

Education

Hospitality or business education

Tools

Event management software

CRM

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

The Sam Houston Hotel is a historic boutique property in Downtown Houston, originally built in 1924, known for warm hospitality and personalized service. The hotel welcomes guests traveling for business, celebrations, or leisure, tailoring experiences to individual preferences. Located close to major city attractions, The Sam offers a distinct and convenient hospitality experience in the heart of Houston. Team members join a culture that values service excellence, guest satisfaction, and pride in the hotel’s historic character.

Role Description

The Catering & Events Manager is a full-time, on-site role based at The Sam Houston Hotel in Greater Houston. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing catered events, including corporate meetings, social gatherings, weddings, and special occasions. Day-to-day tasks include meeting with clients to understand event objectives, preparing proposals and contracts, creating event timelines, and managing room layouts and banquet orders. The manager oversees communication between clients, sales, culinary, and operations teams to ensure seamless service and a high-quality guest experience. The role also involves monitoring event budgets, managing vendor relationships, supervising event setup and breakdown, and addressing any on-site issues to ensure events run smoothly from start to finish.

Qualifications

• Experience in event planning and catering management, including coordination of corporate and social events.
• Strong client relationship, sales, and negotiation skills to manage proposals, contracts, and upselling opportunities.
• Operational skills in banquet coordination, floor planning, and on-site event supervision.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management abilities, with attention to detail under tight timelines.
• Experience collaborating with culinary teams and vendors to design menus and manage service standards.
• Proficiency with event management and office software (e.g., event planning tools, CRM, MS Office).
• Previous hotel or hospitality experience, preferably in a boutique or historic property, is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as event schedules require.
• Relevant education in hospitality management, business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.