Special Events Catering Manager - Full Time

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts; Hawaii; On-site; USD 80,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $80k-$96k

Medical, dental, life insurance

401(k) & Roth

Paid time off

Training & development

Career opportunities

Employee travel program

Uniform dry cleaning

Employee meals

Job summary

Four Seasons Maui is seeking a Special Events Catering Manager to secure and service catering and private events for Social and Corporate clients. You will drive revenue through proactive sales, strong relationships, and seamless event execution across departments.

You will coordinate private events, restaurant buyouts, and work closely with Food & Beverage teams to deliver unforgettable guest experiences while upholding Four Seasons standards.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing and oral proficiency in English.
• Strong selling and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, optimistic and solution-oriented attitude.
• Creativity for designing memorable events.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Salesforce, MS Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Maui Liquor Card required.

Responsibilities

• Finalize booking requirements and maximize revenue through up-selling and clear communication across departments.
• Solicit new business and respond to inquiries to book weddings, catering and events.
• Conduct property tours and entertain planners of meetings and events.

Skills

Reading/Writing English

Selling & interpersonal

Positive attitude

Creativity

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Salesforce familiarity

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Maui Liquor Card

Tools

Salesforce

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

About Four Seasons:

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture.

About the location:

Experience elevated luxury at Maui’s most glamorous oceanfront resort. Celebrate the wonders of Maui in our open-air beachfront Resort – and allow our team to pamper you in the spirit of Aloha. Inhale the fragrance of plumeria as you dip into our adults-only infinity pool. Or set out to explore the island; we’ll customize each step of your journey, then welcome you back to unwind in the most spacious accommodations on the island.

Special Events Catering Manager

The Special Events Catering Manager is responsible for securing and servicing catering and special event business within the Social and Corporate markets through proactive sales, relationship building, prospecting, and promotion. This role focuses on maximizing revenue and profitability while delivering exceptional service and upholding Four Seasons standards. The Special Events Catering Manager will be responsible for selling and coordinating private events and restaurant buyouts, working closely with the Food & Beverage team to create memorable guest experiences and ensure seamless event execution. This position plays a key role in driving event revenue while maintaining strong client relationships from initial inquiry through event completion.

The Special Events Catering Manager reports directly to the Assistant Director of Special Events.

What You Will Do

• Finalize the requirements of confirmed bookings while maximizing revenue potential through up selling and ensuring effective communication both written (Resumes, BEO, Daily Reports) and personal contact with all departments for the success of the event. Ensure accuracy of Banquet Checks and provide bill review on completion of program or event. Prepare a monthly booking report. Ensure all information is noted in Golden Sales and Catering for accurate account information.
• Actively solicit new business and respond to inquiries with the intention of confirming profitable wedding, catering, and special events business. Collaborate with clients and operational partners to develop creative event concepts and memorable experiences that differentiate the resort and drive guest satisfaction. Maintain an active trace/follow-up system on all inquiries and personal sales calls.
• Conduct property tours and entertain planners of meetings, social events, and weddings.

What You Will Bring

• Excellent reading,writingand oralproficiencyin the English language.
• Strong selling and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates a naturally positive, optimistic, and solution-oriented attitude, even in fast-paced and demanding environments.
• High level of creativity with a passion for designing and executing memorable, personalized, and distinctive events that exceed guest expectations.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and make decisions in a fast-paced client-driven environment.
• Understanding or Salesforce, MS Word, Excel, and Outlook preferred
• Maui Liquor Card

What To Expect

• Full timeschedule based on operational needs, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays
• A physically active role

What We Offer You

• Salary Range:$80,000 - $96,000
• Comprehensive benefits package (Including Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, 401(k), Roth,etc)
• Paid time off including Vacation, Sick time, Live Well Day, Community Care Day
• Excellent Training and Development opportunities
• Learning & Development Subsidy
• Many career opportunities within the hotel and to other Four Seasons
• Employee Travel Program
• Complimentary Dry Cleaning for Employee Uniforms
• Complimentary Employee Meal and Paid Meal Break

Be part of a cohesive team with opportunities to build a successful career with global potential.

Learn more about what it is like to work at Four Seasons – visit us:

fourseasons.com/careers

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https://twitter.com/FourSeasonsJobs

https://www.fourseasons.com/maui/landing-pages/property/careers.html

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affiantive Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the ‘EEOC is The Law’ Information poster please visit this website - https://www.eeoc.gov/know-your-rights-workplace-discrimination-illegal