Catering & Events Manager

Little Palm Island

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

Posted 9/29/2026full-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, catering sales, and client relationship management, with a strong focus on achieving revenue goals and coordinating complex logistics. Proficient in menu development and operational communication within a hospitality environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Luxury Catering Sales ExperienceEvent ManagementOrganizational SkillsFood And Beverage Operations KnowledgeClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Proposal DevelopmentEvent PlanningLogistics CoordinationBanquet Event Orders ProductionSales Activity ReportingRevenue ForecastingMenu DevelopmentBilling CoordinationProject ManagementPipeline Reporting

Soft Skills

Exceptional Communication SkillsAttention To DetailRelationship CultivationMulti-Project ManagementTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

Event Management SystemsSales Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Luxury ResortHospitality EnvironmentCateringWedding SalesConference ServicesEvent SupportOperational CommunicationsSocial Catering GrowthPromotional PackagingFAM Coordination

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, setup, and operational communications for events
Provide conference services and group event support after sales turnover
Produce Banquet Event Orders, resumes, agendas, and planning documents
Conduct pre-conference, internal planning, post-event, and event inspection meetings
Coordinate with culinary, banquet, housekeeping, recreation, spa, engineering, and accounting teams
Support menu development, promotional packaging, 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 and 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
Luxury resort hospitality environment
Property-based role at Little Palm Island
Opportunities to work with culinary, restaurant, banquet, spa, recreation, housekeeping, engineering, and accounting teams