Events & Catering Sales Manager

Job Description

What you’ll do

We are looking for an experienced Events & Catering Manager to join the opening team at SLS Barcelona. Under the guidance of the Director of Groups, you will be responsible for coordinating and executing Special and Social Events, ensuring exceptional service and satisfaction for all our guests.

• Assist with on-site meetings as needed.
• Work closely with other hotel departments to facilitate services agreed upon by the sales office and prospective clients.
• Negotiate rates, space rental and/or hotel services within approved booking guidelines.
• Accurately produce and/or review all sales contracts, rate agreements, and/or banquet/catering event orders.
• Follow up with clients regularly during and after departure to ensure satisfaction and secure future bookings.
• Supervise the preparation, setup, and service of catering functions. Coordinate with the culinary team for the menus.
• Assist in managing event and catering budgets, monitoring expenses and ensuring cost-effectiveness.
• Conduct post-event evaluations to gather feedback from clients and staff.

Qualifications

What we are looking for...

• Degree in Hospitality Management, Event Management or related studies.
• +2 years of experience in luxury events or catering within the hospitality industry.
• Ability to multitask, work in a fast-paced environment and have a high level attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Fluent in Spanish and English.
• Availability to work on weekends.
• You make people feel good - your team, guests and colleagues alike.  You make a positive impact.
• Innovative and insightful.
• You are an excellent relationship builder, confident in working with other teams and leaders; you’re passionate about what we can achieve together.
• You take ownership of important issues, solve problems, and make effective decisions.
• You learn quickly and adapt to SLS’s unique culture.
• You are humble and open to ideas. We leave our ego at the door and help get things done.
• You’re up for doing things differently and trying (almost) everything once.
• You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and has fun along the way.