Senior Event Services Manager

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonesta International Hotels Corporation in Washington, DC seeks a Sr. Event Services Manager to coordinate corporate catering events and group bookings, translating client needs into precise hotel operations from dining to AV.

You will act as the main liaison among clients and hotel departments, creating accurate BEOs, managing room blocks, and ensuring flawless event execution with strong communication and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as the central point of communication between clients and hotel teams to guarantee smooth event coordination and seamless execution.
• Oversee diverse events including corporate and government meetings, ensuring exceptional service and attention to detail.
• Create, update, and distribute Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and Group Resumes with accuracy, coordinating with all departments.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Multitasking

Job description

We’re People People. Are you? We’re Sonesta International Hotels—the 8th largest hotel company in the U.S. (and growing fast ). With a dynamic mix of full-service and focused hotels across major cities, our diverse portfolio of owned, managed, and franchised properties means we’re everywhere our guests need us to be. But here’s the thing—we’re not just in the business of hotels, we’re in the business of people. We bring service with passion, loyalty with purpose, and create experiences that genuinely connect—delivering quality, value, and memorable stays across 1,000+ properties in eight countries (and counting).

The Sr. Event Services primarily responsible for gathering the details for Corporate Catering events and Groups with Banquet from the client, assimilating the information into standard documents and disseminating the information to all departments efficiently and effectively. This position acts as the liaison between the group's meeting planner and the hotel staff.

Responsibilities include providing exceptional customer service while working with clients, booking new and repeat business, administering the sales agreement, detailing all food, beverage and A/V needs, managing room blocks and pick up, billing instructions and final review.

The Sr. Event Services Manager needs to have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask effectively.

What you’ll be doing

Event Planning and Execution

• Act as the central point of communication between clients and all hotel teams (Culinary, Banquets, AV, Engineering, Front Office, Housekeeping, Accounting) to guarantee smooth event coordination and seamless execution.
• Oversee a diverse lineup of events—including corporate and government meetings, galas, and corporate social gatherings—while delivering exceptional service and attention to detail.
• Conduct detailed client consultations to confirm event objectives, guest room needs, meeting room setups, timelines, menus, and audiovisual needs.
• Monitor Convention Groups Room Requirements to ensure all convention attendees receive commitments made in the hotels’ agreements.
• Create, update, and distribute Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and Group Resumes with absolute accuracy, ensuring all details (room setups, F&B requirements, timing, billing, and guarantees) are current and verified with all departments.
• Oversee all aspects of event setup and service execution, including on‑site presence during major events to ensure flawless delivery.
• Keep proactive open, consistent communication with clients throughout the planning process and event lifecycle to ensure satisfaction, manage updates, and strengthen ongoing partnerships.
• Maintain detailed notes in the event management system for traceability and accountability.
• Manage multiple versions of BEOs within deadlines, ensuring version control and consistency across departments.
• Participate in weekly BEO review meetings with internal departments to share updates and confirm logistical alignment.