Catering & Events Manager

Little Palm Island

. Respond to proposal, elopement, intimate wedding, and large-party inquiries .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeLittle Torch Key • Florida • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in luxury event planning and catering sales, with a strong focus on client relationship management, logistics coordination, and revenue achievement. Proficient in managing multiple projects and collaborating with diverse teams to deliver exceptional event experiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Luxury Catering Sales ExperienceEvent ManagementClient Relationship ManagementLogistics CoordinationOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Proposal DevelopmentEvent PlanningMenu DevelopmentBanquet Event OrdersSales Activity ReportingForecastingPipeline ManagementBudgetingFood and Beverage OperationsEvent Documentation

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsAttention to DetailMultitaskingProblem-SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Event Management SystemsSales Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Luxury ResortHospitalityCateringWedding SalesConference ServicesSocial EventsClient MeetingsVendor CoordinationEvent ExecutionOperational Communications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Respond to proposal, elopement, intimate wedding, and large-party inquiries
Qualify leads and develop customized luxury event and dining proposals
Conduct in-person site inspections and presentations
Cultivate relationships with planners, travel advisors, photographers, and local vendors
Upsell premium experiences, restaurant enhancements, and resort experiences
Maintain sales activity, forecasting, and pipeline reporting
Achieve annual revenue goals for intimate celebrations, restaurant events, and large parties
Serve as lead planner and on-site point of contact from booking through execution
Partner with culinary and restaurant teams on menu development and event-specific offerings
Coordinate logistics, staffing, and setup for restaurant buyouts and large social events
Provide on-property event execution, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required
Manage last-minute changes and operational communications in real time
Support group events after turnover by coordinating logistics and client requirements
Produce Banquet Event Orders, resumes, agendas, and planning documents
Conduct pre-conference, internal planning, post-event meetings, event inspections, and client meetings
Coordinate with culinary, banquet, housekeeping, recreation, spa, engineering, and accounting teams
Support menu development, promotional offers, social catering growth, planner outreach, FAM coordination, and marketing/social media
Invoice deposits, coordinate billing, review checks and final bills, and assist with billing clarifications
Maintain event history and documentation
Update sales and event management systems
Participate in weekly revenue and departmental meetings

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 2 years of experience in luxury catering sales, wedding sales, conference services, or event management
Exceptional organizational and communication skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Working knowledge of food and beverage operations, banquet service, restaurant operations, and event planning
Experience working in a luxury resort or hospitality environment preferred
Must be based on property at Little Palm Island
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus plan
On-property presence at Little Palm Island
Resort experiences and enhancements associated with events, including spa services, floral and décor, photography, and transportation