Senior Catering & Events Manager

Vail, CO; Vail (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Manor Vail Lodge, a landmark resort in Vail, CO, seeks a Catering & Conference Services Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute all catering and conference events. You will serve as the primary liaison between group leaders and the operations team to ensure well-organized, profitable events and a seamless guest experience.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, hospitality experience, and the ability to lead on-site during events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management preferred
• Two or more years of related experience in hotels, resorts, or conference centers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; interaction with clients and cross-functional teams
• Proficiency with MS Office; experience with event-management software (Delphi) and audiovisual coordination

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute all aspects of catering and conference events, including timelines, room setup diagrams, audiovisual needs and on/off-site logistics
• Serve as the primary point of contact for group leaders and clients from inquiry through post-event follow-up; lead pre- and post-event meetings
• Prepare accurate Banquet Event Orders and weekly event schedules; assist with department budgets and rolling revenue forecasts; ensure timely billing
• Advise group leaders on menu selection and banquet logistics; identify vendor and up-sell opportunities
• Attend Sales, Food & Beverage, and Operations meetings; coordinate with vendors and internal departments; be on-site during events
• Provide phone coverage and administrative support for the Sales and Catering office; maintain professional grooming and appearance standards

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Communication skills

A/V coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management

High school diploma with equivalent experience

Tools

MS Office

Event-management software (Delphi)

Job description

Manor Vail Lodge, a landmark resort in Vail, CO, seeks a Catering & Conference Services Manager to plan, coordinate, and execute all catering and conference events. You will serve as the primary liaison between group leaders and the operations team to ensure well-organized, profitable events and a seamless guest experience.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, hospitality experience, and the ability to lead on-site during events.