Food and Beverage Sales Coordinator

The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Food & Beverage Coordinator to support private dining events, group reservations, marketing initiatives, and daily administrative operations across resort teams.

You will coordinate events from inquiry to execution, prepare proposals and menus, manage OpenTable and other reservation platforms, and help drive guest satisfaction through collaboration with Culinary, Banquets, Sales and Marketing.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree in Hospitality, Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in hospitality, Food & Beverage, event coordination, sales, marketing, or administrative support preferred.
• Experience with private dining, restaurant reservations, or event planning is a plus.
• Familiarity with reservation platforms, event management systems, or digital marketing tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Events & Private Dining: Manage inquiries, group reservations, private dining experiences, and special celebrations from initial planning through execution.
• Support Sales opportunities: Prepare event proposals, menus, Restaurant Event Orders (REOs), and event details while identifying opportunities to increase revenue.
• Manage Reservations: Maintain OpenTable, Resort Pass, and RealTime Reservations platforms, ensuring accurate availability, bookings, and guest information.
• Bring Marketing Ideas to Life: Partner with Sales & Marketing to promote dining experiences, seasonal events, special offers, and restaurant activations.
• Create & Coordinate Materials: Assist with menus, promotional materials, signage, presentations, and digital marketing content.
• Keep Everyone Connected: Collaborate with Culinary, Banquets, Front Office, and other resort departments to ensure smooth communication and successful events.
• Support F&B Leadership: Assist with scheduling, reports, event calendars, administrative tasks, and departmental projects.
• Enhance the Guest Experience: Monitor guest feedback, respond to client needs, and help identify ways to improve service and increase guest engagement.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Hospitality mindset

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree in Hospitality/Business/Marketing or related field preferred

Job description

Division Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Are you organized, creative, and passionate about hospitality? We're looking for a motivated Food & Beverage Coordinator to join our team and help bring memorable dining experiences to life!

In this exciting new role, you'll support private dining events, group reservations, marketing initiatives, and daily administrative operations. You'll work closely with our Food & Beverage, Culinary, Sales & Marketing, and resort teams to create exceptional guest experiences while helping grow our dining outlets.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys connecting with people, coordinating events, bringing fresh ideas to the table, and making an impact in a dynamic resort environment.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate Events & Private Dining: Manage inquiries, group reservations, private dining experiences, and special celebrations from initial planning through execution.
• Support Sales Opportunities: Prepare event proposals, menus, Restaurant Event Orders (REOs), and event details while identifying opportunities to increase revenue.
• Manage Reservations: Maintain OpenTable, Resort Pass, and RealTime Reservations platforms, ensuring accurate availability, bookings, and guest information.
• Bring Marketing Ideas to Life: Partner with Sales & Marketing to promote dining experiences, seasonal events, special offers, and restaurant activations.
• Create & Coordinate Materials: Assist with menus, promotional materials, signage, presentations, and digital marketing content.
• Keep Everyone Connected: Collaborate with Culinary, Banquets, Front Office, and other resort departments to ensure smooth communication and successful events.
• Support F&B Leadership: Assist with scheduling, reports, event calendars, administrative tasks, and departmental projects.
• Enhance the Guest Experience: Monitor guest feedback, respond to client needs, and help identify ways to improve service and increase guest engagement.

What You Bring To The Table

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
• A creative mindset with a passion for hospitality, events, and marketing.
• Attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort learning new technology.
• Flexibility to support special events and changing business needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree in Hospitality, Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in hospitality, Food & Beverage, event coordination, sales, marketing, or administrative support preferred.
• Experience with private dining, restaurant reservations, or event planning is a plus.
• Familiarity with reservation platforms, event management systems, or digital marketing tools is preferred.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

At our resort, great hospitality starts with great people. As our Food & Beverage Coordinator, you'll have the opportunity to help shape a new role, share creative ideas, collaborate with talented teams, and contribute to unforgettable guest experiences.

If you're passionate about hospitality, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and love turning ideas into memorable experiences, we'd love to meet you!

Position Requirements

Successful completion of a background check is required prior to employment.

EOE Statement HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect, the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older) disability, genetic information, family or parental status, military service, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.