Hotel Catering Manager

Albuquerque, NM, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $50,400.00 - $64,900.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Employee Discounts

growth opportunities

sick pay

Job Description

Legacy Hospitality is a distinguished hospitality company recognized for its commitment to excellence in service and guest experience across its portfolio of hotels and event venues. Known for fostering a culture built on compassion, authenticity, respect, and empathy, Legacy Hospitality has cultivated a supportive and empowering workplace where team members are encouraged to grow professionally and personally. With a focus on delivering memorable events and outstanding hospitality, the company offers a dynamic and collaborative environment that values dedication and innovation.

As a Sales Catering Manager at Legacy Hospitality, you will play an integral role in driving revenue growth while ensuring the seamless execution of weddings, social events, banquets, and catered functions. This full-time position offers competitive pay along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan. Both full-time and part-time employees enjoy benefits such as employee discounts, opportunities for growth and advancement, and sick pay. The role is crafted for individuals passionate about hospitality sales and event management who excel at building strong client relationships and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

In this role, you will be responsible for generating new business by engaging prospective clients and conducting site tours and consultations. Your expertise will be vital in developing detailed proposals, contracts, and event agreements, ensuring each event is tailored to client needs and exceeds expectations. You will coordinate closely with culinary, banquet, housekeeping, front office, and maintenance teams to guarantee flawless event execution. The role demands excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, fostering strong collaboration with vendors, event planners, and community partners. You will oversee the entire event lifecycle from inquiry through successful execution, resolving any guest concerns with professionalism and timeliness. Legacy Hospitality values candidates who are professional, dependable, results-driven, and highly customer-focused.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for experienced hospitality sales professionals, catering sales experts, or event managers to enhance their careers within a company that prioritizes employee empowerment and guest satisfaction. Legacy Hospitality supports its team with robust training and advancement opportunities, a workplace culture emphasizing CARE values, and competitive compensation. Whether you bring prior hotel experience or a background in wedding planning or banquet operations, your skills will be highly appreciated and rewarded. Join Legacy Hospitality as a Sales Catering Manager and contribute to creating unforgettable events while advancing your professional journey in the hospitality industry.

Job Requirements

Experience in hospitality sales, catering sales, or event management
strong verbal and written communication skills
ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
proficiency with Microsoft Office
flexible work schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays
ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods
capacity to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
willingness to conduct property tours and inspect event spaces
dependable and professional work ethic

Job Qualifications

Experience in hospitality sales, catering sales, or event management
strong relationship building and communication skills
organized and detail-oriented with strong time management abilities
customer-focused and committed to delivering exceptional experiences
skilled at managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
professional, dependable, and results-driven
at least 3 years of experience in catering sales, event management, wedding planning, or hotel banquet operations
experience selling weddings, social events, meetings, and special events
knowledge of banquet and catering operations
experience with contract negotiations and event planning
proficiency with Microsoft Office and hotel sales or event management systems
previous hotel experience preferred

Job Duties

Generate and secure new business for weddings, social events, banquets, and catered functions
conduct site tours and consultations with prospective clients
develop proposals, contracts, and event agreements
build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, event planners, and community partners
coordinate event details from booking through execution
assist clients with menu selections and event planning needs
prepare banquet event orders and detailed event timelines
communicate event requirements to culinary, banquet, housekeeping, front office, and maintenance teams
oversee event execution to ensure client satisfaction and operational excellence
resolve guest concerns and event issues in a professional and timely manner
track sales activity, revenue performance, and business opportunities
support revenue growth through upselling catering services, guest room blocks, and additional hotel offerings