Senior Luxury Events Manager

Auberge Collection; Stanly (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection is seeking a Senior Event Manager to lead the full lifecycle of weddings, corporate and social events from client engagement to planning, execution, billing, and follow‑up.

You will collaborate with the Director of Events, Sales, Banquets, Culinary, Reservations and other hotel teams to ensure flawless guest experiences while upholding Stanly Ranch standards of luxury hospitality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in luxury hotel catering, event management, conference services, weddings, social events, or a comparable hospitality role.
• Demonstrated experience managing event planning through execution and final billing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong client service and relationship-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and priorities across departments.

Responsibilities

• Own the planning and detailing process for assigned events from contract turnover through final billing and post-event follow-up.
• Develop and maintain accurate Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and Group Resumes, communicating commitments and operational details.
• Develop cost estimates, budgets, planning timelines, and event-related documentation.
• Lead weekly BEO and Resume meetings and schedule Pre-Conference meetings with clients and department heads.
• Guide clients through menu selection and event details while identifying opportunities to enhance the program.
• Coordinate room blocks, event spaces, menus, rentals, entertainment, transportation, vendors, guest experiences, and program requirements.
• Review contracts to ensure pricing, minimums, and requirements are reflected in documentation.
• Maintain alignment with Culinary, Banquets, Accounting, and other departments for invoicing and billing.
• Build strong relationships with clients, wedding planners, corporate contacts, vendors, and local partners.
• Identify opportunities to upsell catering and hotel revenue through pricing and additional experiences.

Skills

Luxury hotel catering

Event management

Client relationship management

Budgeting

Vendor coordination

Team leadership

Wedding planning

Tools

Delphi

Opera

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stanly Ranch, Auberge Collection is seeking a Senior Event Manager to lead the full lifecycle of weddings, corporate and social events from client engagement to planning, execution, billing, and follow‑up.

You will collaborate with the Director of Events, Sales, Banquets, Culinary, Reservations and other hotel teams to ensure flawless guest experiences while upholding Stanly Ranch standards of luxury hospitality.