Events & Catering Manager

Remington Hospitality; Palm Springs (CA); On-site; USD 23,281 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonuses

Job summary

A renowned hotel company is seeking an Events & Catering Manager to lead conference services for various catered events including corporate meetings and weddings. This role emphasizes building strong client relationships and strategic planning to maximize revenue while ensuring seamless event execution. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and attention to detail, with strong experience in event management. The position offers a competitive hourly rate, ranging from $16.90 to $18.00 based on qualifications, along with quarterly bonuses.

Qualifications

• Strong relationship-building skills with clients.
• Experience in event planning and execution.
• Ability to negotiate contracts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships to drive catering sales.
• Prepare detailed proposals and conduct site visits for clients.
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure event success.
• Maximize revenue through strategic planning and upselling.
• Manage all event details from inquiries to follow-ups.

Skills

Communication skills

Creativity

Attention to detail

Tools

Sales CRM

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 events, trade shows, and local industry functions to drive brand awareness and business opportunities
• Ensure all events align with brand standards and service expectations
• Support the Director of Sales & Marketing with other projects as needed
• The hourly rate for this position ranges from $16.90 to $18.00, depending on experience and qualifications. Plus, quarterly Bonuses.