Luxury Event & Conference Services Lead

Gurney's Montauk; Montauk (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rental Housing Available

Medical/Dental/Vision/401k/Life/Pet

Job summary

Gurney’s Inn Resorts & Seawater Spa in Montauk, NY is seeking a Conference Services Manager to oversee all aspects of internal and external events from inquiry to execution. The role involves creating and servicing BEOs, consulting on menus, managing client and vendor relationships, and handling payments.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of luxury hospitality experience, strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in catering sales, event planning, or hospitality with luxury events.
• Strong organizational, multitasking and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create and service Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) for internal and external events, ensuring all details are captured.
• Conduct on-site tours for prospective clients, showcasing event spaces and catering capabilities.
• Collaborate with clients on menu consulting and creation to meet needs and preferences.
• Ensure external events align with contract terms and manage internal bookings as required.
• Coordinate and manage client and vendor relations, including communications and logistics.

Skills

Event planning

Catering sales

Budget management

Client relationships

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management

Tools

Event management software

Invoicing systems

Property management systems

Job description

Gurney’s Inn Resorts & Seawater Spa in Montauk, NY is seeking a Conference Services Manager to oversee all aspects of internal and external events from inquiry to execution. The role involves creating and servicing BEOs, consulting on menus, managing client and vendor relationships, and handling payments.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of luxury hospitality experience, strong organizational and communication skills.