Social Catering Sales Manager

Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.

Discounted stays at Hyatt Hotels world

401(k)

Job summary

Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, IL is seeking a Social Catering Sales Manager to generate and detail social catering business, including weddings and special events. You will manage the client experience from inquiry through planning, detailing and execution, ensuring guest satisfaction and profitability.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in catering or event sales, strong client-relationship skills, and a deep knowledge of catering operations, BEOs and F&B offerings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in catering sales, event sales, hospitality, or related field; hotel experience preferred.
• Proven ability to generate new business, build client relationships, conduct sales outreach, and achieve revenue goals.
• Experience selling, planning, and detailing social events including weddings, celebrations, and other occasions.
• Strong knowledge of catering operations, BEOs, F&B offerings, event setup, and service standards.
• Ability to manage full event lifecycle from inquiry and contract through detailing and execution.

Responsibilities

• Generate, sell, and detail social catering business including weddings and events.
• Manage the client experience from inquiry through planning and execution.
• Coordinate catering services, F&B, banquet facilities, and event details with internal teams.
• Build strong client relationships and ensuring exceptional guest satisfaction.
• Collaborate with culinary, banquet, sales and other hotel departments for seamless events.

Skills

Client relationships

Sales outreach

Event planning

Communication

Hospitality

Job description

The Hyatt Regency Schaumburg is an upscale hotel located across from the Woodfield Mall and just 15 minutes from O’Hare.

An integral part of the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg’s success will be attributed to this position with a hands-on approach to guest satisfaction and service team stewardship that will dictate first and lasting impressions people have of the Hyatt Regency Schaumburg.

We are currently seeking a Social Catering Sales Manager.

Summary

We are looking for a Social Catering Sales Manager to join our team! The Social Catering Sales Manager is responsible for generating, selling, and detailing social catering business, including weddings, social celebrations, and other special events. This role manages the entire client experience, from the initial inquiry and sales process through event planning, detailing, and execution, ensuring every group’s needs and expectations are met. The Social Catering Sales Manager works closely with clients and internal teams to coordinate catering services, food and beverage, banquet facilities, and other event details while maximizing revenue and profitability. The ideal candidate is a proactive sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, builds strong client relationships, and delivers exceptional guest satisfaction through seamless event execution.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in catering sales, event sales, hospitality, or a related field; hotel experience preferred.
• Proven ability to generate new business, build client relationships, conduct sales outreach, and achieve revenue goals.
• Experience selling, planning, and detailing social events, including weddings, celebrations, and other special occasions.
• Strong knowledge of catering operations, banquet event orders (BEOs), food and beverage offerings, event setup, and service standards.
• Ability to manage the full event lifecycle, from initial inquiry and contract negotiation through event detailing and successful execution.
• Excellent communication, organization, time management, and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple events, deadlines, and client needs simultaneously.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with culinary, banquet, sales, and other hotel departments to ensure seamless event execution.
• Flexible availability to accommodate client appointments, site tours, and occasional evening or weekend events as business needs require.

The Perks

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• Discounted stays at Hyatt Hotels worldwide
• 401(k)