Senior Catering & Events Manager

Crescent Hotels & Resorts; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Catering Sales professional in Evanston, IL to drive business growth by meeting with corporate clients, presenting facilities and services, and developing tailored catering solutions.

You will lead client engagements, write contracts, coordinate menus, and oversee event execution while collaborating with internal departments to ensure exceptional guest experiences. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills to assess client needs and negotiate pricing.
• Knowledge of Food & Beverage etiquette and guest relations.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Travel to meet with or call corporate clients to solicit business.
• Interview, train and communicate with catering associates.
• Meet and greet clients and conduct property tours to promote facilities and services.
• Develop client menus, write contracts and organize event arrangements.
• Supervise event setup and ensure proper servicing of accounts.
• Prepare and present weekly/monthly Catering/Sales reports.

Skills

Food & Beverage etiquette

Guest relations

Negotiation

Professional appearance

Job description

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is seeking a Catering Sales professional in Evanston, IL to drive business growth by meeting with corporate clients, presenting facilities and services, and developing tailored catering solutions.

You will lead client engagements, write contracts, coordinate menus, and oversee event execution while collaborating with internal departments to ensure exceptional guest experiences. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.