Catering Sales Manager
About The Position
The Catering Sales Manager leads the planning and execution of catered events, working closely with clients to ensure details meet or exceed expectations. The role manages event logistics and coordinates with culinary, banquet, and hotel teams to deliver seamless experiences that support guest satisfaction and revenue. The position builds relationships with clients, third parties, and community organizations to generate catering business for the hotel. It includes prospecting for business, responding to RFPs and inquiries, executing contracts and BEOs, and communicating client expectations to the hotel team. The role reports to the Director of Sales [Director of Catering]. This position offers opportunities to develop within hotel sales, including potential progression into group sales and exposure to new market segments, as well as possible career paths in food and beverage and hotel operations.
Requirements
- Be eligible to work in the United States.
- Have a college degree or two years of hotel experience.
- Have previous experience in a similar or related position.
- Have sufficient education and/or literacy to identify and read product labels and communicate with guests about job-related needs.
- Be able to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and lift as required, with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays if needed.
- Demonstrate a warm, professional demeanor, friendly personality, positive attitude, and warm smile that reflect HVMG’s Culture of Excellence.
Nice To Haves
- Hotel experience.
- Completion of special certifications.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute catered events.
- Build relationships with clients, third parties, and community organizations to generate hotel catering business.
- Prospect for new business.
- Respond to incoming RFPs and inquiries.
- Execute contracts and BEOs.
- Communicate client expectations to the hotel team.
- Manage event logistics and coordinate with culinary and banquet teams.
Benefits
- Career growth opportunities across the nationwide portfolio.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Access to up to 40% of earned wages before payday through PayActive.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision healthcare benefits.
- 401(k) with a guaranteed 4% match and no vesting period.
- Exclusive hotel and food and beverage discounts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
