Luxury Events Sales & Operations Lead

Loews Hotels & Co; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Employee rates on hotel stays

Complimentary meals

Golf discount

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, AZ is seeking a dynamic Sales & Operations Manager for the Flying V Restaurant. You will lead strategic sales initiatives to drive private dining and catering revenue while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires 3+ years in catering or event sales, strong relationship building, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. You will collaborate with culinary and beverage teams and coordinate with Sales/Marketing to attract

Qualifications

• 3+ years in catering, event sales, or fine dining hospitality
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Hotel or luxury restaurant experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue through strategic sales initiatives, including private dining, events, and promotional campaigns
• Prospect and solicit new business for event services, targeting group clients and corporate accounts
• Respond to inquiries and conduct site visits to showcase our venue as a premier event destination
• Negotiate event contracts, including Food & Beverage minimums and customized client requests
• Serve as primary point of contact for all event clients from inquiry through execution
• Collaborate with Culinary and Beverage teams to create and optimize catering menus
• Lead on-site during events and manage VIP reservations
• Maintain records of client communications and event details
• Attend departmental meetings and analyze sales performance to identify growth opportunities

Skills

Client relationships

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Proactive planning

Organization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Hospitality, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM software

Job description

Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, AZ is seeking a dynamic Sales & Operations Manager for the Flying V Restaurant. You will lead strategic sales initiatives to drive private dining and catering revenue while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

The role requires 3+ years in catering or event sales, strong relationship building, and the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. You will collaborate with culinary and beverage teams and coordinate with Sales/Marketing to attract