Strategic Events & Catering Director

VH Hospitality; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Six paid company holidays and one浮动假日

401(k) with company match

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Employee discounts

Job summary

VH Hospitality in Chicago, IL seeks a Catering & Events leader to direct and coordinate group assignments from Sales to execution. You will maximize revenue across catering, meeting spaces, and hotel services while maintaining strong client relationships and team collaboration.

Key duties include negotiating proposals, managing the events sales cycle, and ensuring accurate forecasting and communication with operations. A strategic, client-focused approach is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in catering and events sales.
• Strong ability to develop revenue strategies and close deals.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with corporate clients and planners.

Responsibilities

• Direct, manage, coordinate, and execute group catering and event programs.
• Drive catering and events revenue through prospecting, networking, referrals, and partnerships.
• Manage the sales process from inquiry to contract, planning, execution, and post-event follow-up.

Skills

Sales leadership

Event planning

Client relationships

Negotiation

Revenue strategy

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

VH Hospitality in Chicago, IL seeks a Catering & Events leader to direct and coordinate group assignments from Sales to execution. You will maximize revenue across catering, meeting spaces, and hotel services while maintaining strong client relationships and team collaboration.

Key duties include negotiating proposals, managing the events sales cycle, and ensuring accurate forecasting and communication with operations. A strategic, client-focused approach is essential for success in this role.