Luxury Events & Catering Services Manager

Gate Hospitality Group; Florida; Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Flexible scheduling

Employee dining and parking

Professional development opportunities

Discounted lodging rates

Career growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club and The Lodge & Club seek an experienced Catering & Conference Services Manager to support catering, conference services, social events, and group functions across our oceanfront resort properties in Florida.

You will sell, plan, coordinate, and execute events while serving as the primary client contact throughout the planning process, ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction and revenue achievement.

Qualifikationen

• College degree preferred in Hospitality, Business, Marketing, or related field.
• 2+ years catering, conference services, event planning, hospitality sales, or related experience required.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with computer applications and business systems.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of food and beverage service, banquet operations, event planning, and hospitality standards.

Aufgaben

• Sell, coordinate, and execute assigned catering events, social functions, corporate meetings, and group programs from planning to completion.
• Serve as primary contact for clients throughout planning and execution, providing timely communication and exceptional service.
• Conduct site tours, respond to inquiries, prospect for new business opportunities, and maintain client relationships to generate repeat business.
• Prepare Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and all required event documentation, ensuring accurate communication to operating departments.
• Coordinate menus, beverage selections, rental equipment, event logistics, timelines, and vendor requirements.
• Maintain knowledge of resort offerings and identify opportunities to increase revenue through upselling and customized recommendations.
• Monitor event guarantees, deposits, attendance projections, staffing needs, and contractual requirements to meet deadlines.
• Provide on-site event management for assigned functions, coordinating with clients, vendors, and departments.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, members, vendors, colleagues, and resort departments.
• Stay informed on catering, conference, wedding, and hospitality trends to enhance guest experience and revenue.

Kenntnisse

Catering & conference services

Event planning

Client relationship management

Written, verbal, interpersonal skills

Hospitality standards knowledge

Ausbildung

Hospitality/Business degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CRM systems

Jobbeschreibung

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club and The Lodge & Club seek an experienced Catering & Conference Services Manager to support catering, conference services, social events, and group functions across our oceanfront resort properties in Florida.

You will sell, plan, coordinate, and execute events while serving as the primary client contact throughout the planning process, ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction and revenue achievement.