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Description: The Sunset Marquis is a four-diamond hotel located in West Hollywood and includes Cavatina restaurant, Bar 1200, and SPA. We offer competitive benefits which include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), life insurance, complimentary onsite parking or monthly metro pass, employee meals, PTO (vacation, sick, holiday), on-the-job training, growth opportunities, discount room rates to staff, tuition reimbursement, wellness program, and more. Are you ready to join the Sunset Marquis family? Click below to apply! Job SummaryThe Catering & Private Events Manager is responsible for generating, planning, coordinating, and executing weddings, corporate meetings, receptions, dinners, theme parties, musical events, and other special functions across eight unique event venues. This position serves as the primary point of contact for clients from initial inquiry through event completion, while actively developing new business opportunities and maximizing venue and food & beverage revenue. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated sales professional with extensive event management experience, strong food and beverage expertise, and the ability to collaborate with the culinary team to create customized menus and memorable guest experiences. This individual must be equally comfortable prospecting for new business, closing sales, planning complex events, and overseeing flawless execution.Essential Duties and Responsibilities Include:Maintain complete knowledge of:All hotel features/services, hours of operation, policies, and procedures.All event space locations, layout, and capacity limits. In-house events, external businesses, contacts, and current/upcoming events. Business Development & Sales Proactively prospect and generate new business through sales calls, networking, referrals, community outreach, and relationship-building activities.Solicit wedding, corporate meeting, banquet, social event, and private party business.Conduct venue tours and client presentations showcasing the organization's eight event venues.Develop proposals, contracts, and pricing packages tailored to client needs.Negotiate contracts and secure bookings to achieve established revenue goals.Build and maintain relationships with wedding planners, corporate clients, meeting planners, local businesses, and community organizations.Participate in trade shows, bridal fairs, networking events, and promotional activities.Achieve annual catering and private event revenue goals.Increase utilization of all eight event venues.Generate new business through proactive sales efforts and community outreach.Maintain high client satisfaction and event quality standards.Grow wedding, corporate meeting, and social event bookings. Ensure profitability of food and beverage operations and special events. Event Planning & Client Management Manage events from initial inquiry through successful completion.Consult with clients to determine event objectives, themes, budgets, menus, entertainment, and logistical requirements.Develop comprehensive event timelines, floor plans, and execution plans.Coordinate all aspects of weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate meetings, galas, theme parties, fundraising events, and musical performances.Serve as the primary liaison between clients and internal departments. Food & Beverage Management Possess strong food and beverage knowledge and understanding of banquet and catering operations.Collaborate closely with the Executive Chef and culinary team to develop customized menus for weddings, meetings, social events, and specialty functions.Recommend menu selections, beverage offerings, and service styles that align with client objectives and budgets.Assist in menu pricing, food and beverage costing, and profitability analysis.Ensure all food and beverage offerings meet quality, presentation, and service standards. Theme Events & Entertainment Programming Develop creative event concepts and themed experiences.Coordinate entertainment including