Hospitality and Special Events Manager

Gondola; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gondola seeks a Hospitality and Special Events Manager in Bowling Green to lead non-baseball special events. This role is perfect for a motivated salesperson eager to boost business opportunities. You will manage events from proposals to execution, market catering services, and represent the company at networking events.

The ideal candidate should have sales experience in hospitality and familiarity with Microsoft Office. Long hours, including nights and weekends, are expected.

Qualifications

• Sales and marketing experience in the hospitality industry is a strong plus.
• Restaurant and banquet operations background is a strong plus.
• Working familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Market special event and catering services to business and private groups.
• Act as primary on-site contact for all non-baseball events.
• Manage all events from proposal to execution.

Skills

Sales and marketing experience in hospitality

Restaurant and banquet operations background

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Job description

# Hospitality and Special Events Manager## Bowling Green Hot Rods•### @bg\_hotrodsPosted on 6/5/2026•Full-time## Job DescriptionVette City Catering (based at Bowling Green Ballpark) seeks an energetic, highly motivated sales professional to lead and elevate our non-baseball special events. This role is ideal for a driven, self-starting salesperson with a passion for growing business opportunities throughout the year. Vette City Catering provides all banquet and concession services at the stadium as well as off-site catering.**Job Description**:* Market special event and catering services to business and private groups.* Act as primary on-site contact for all non-baseball events.* Manage all events from proposal to execution (including walk-throughs, food and beverage planning, and staffing).* Coordinate premium group food and beverage packages for Hot Rods games.* Collaborate with the Executive Team and Hot Rods staff to build brand image and growth opportunities.* Represent Vette City Catering and Bowling Green Hot Rods at various promotional and networking events.**Experience**:* Sales and marketing experience in the hospitality industry a strong plus.* Restaurant and banquet operations background a strong plus.* Working familiarity with Microsoft Office.**Physical Demands & Working Environment:*** Required to work long hours, including nights, weekends, and early mornings.* Sitting, standing, walking, reaching with arms and hands, climbing, balancing, stooping, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, or crouching are all part of this position.* Must be able to handle weather-related elements such as rain and heat.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.