Catering & Events Manager

Ascent Hospitality is a prominent hospitality management company known for its extensive portfolio of hotels and a robust pipeline of new properties and acquisitions. The company emphasizes a people-centric culture rather than focusing solely on numbers, prioritizing memorable experiences for both team members and guests. Ascent Hospitality nurtures a collaborative work environment where individuals who work well together for a unified purpose thrive. With a strong foundation built on service and teamwork, Ascent seeks accomplished hospitality leaders who possess a passion for serving others, clear communication skills, and the ability to excel amid challenges and change.

The company is currently seeking a uniquely qualified Catering and Events Manager to join their leadership team. This role is central to ensuring exceptional event experiences for customers, from initial planning through to post-event follow-up. The Catering and Events Manager will coordinate events seamlessly by adhering to established procedures, collaborating with various departments, and managing customer expectations. A key responsibility of this role includes recognizing opportunities to maximize revenue through up-selling and offering event enhancements that create extraordinary occasions. This manager works closely with team members across departments to maintain a high level of service and achieve customer satisfaction.

This position offers a competitive salary along with considerable benefits such as health, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401k plan with employer match, paid time off, uniforms for most positions, and a team member hotel discount program. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent communication capabilities, and a thorough understanding of current trends in event management and event design. Additionally, they will foster community and public relations, participate in sales processes, and support the General Manager as needed, including coordinating crisis communications.

The role demands a versatile, detail-oriented individual with exceptional multitasking abilities who can identify and address customer needs promptly. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and prior experience as a Catering and Events Manager or Supervisor in the hospitality industry are preferred. The job also requires a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate a vehicle. This position involves physical demands such as long periods of sitting, frequent walking, lifting of varying weights, and the ability to work effectively under mentally and physically stressful situations.

In summary, the Catering and Events Manager position at Ascent Hospitality offers an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader who embraces service excellence, teamwork, and continuous improvement in a dynamic hospitality environment. Joining Ascent means becoming part of a team dedicated to delivering memorable customer experiences and fostering a supportive and engaging workplace culture.