Catering & Events Manager - Luxury Private Island, Bonus Plan, On-Site

Description ABOUT LITTLE PALM ISLAND: Personal by Nature Accessible only by sea or sky, Little Palm Island is a MICHELIN Three-Key private island resort where time slows and stillness returns. The island is home to 30 thatched-roof bungalow suites, a tranquil spa, curated boutique and distinct fine-dining experiences overlooking the Atlantic, offering guests a sanctuary to disconnect in privacy and simply be.

We invite you to join a resort culture that practices hospitality as a craft, guided by clear standards, thoughtful collaboration and genuine human connection to ensure every guest experience feels personal and true to place. WHY PROPERTY PRESENCE MATTERS IN THIS ROLE: Given the scope of this position — spanning event sales, live execution of intimate and group events, restaurant event coordination, and day-of oversight of large parties — an on-property presence at Little Palm Island is essential, not optional.

• Immediate presence for site inspections, pre-conference meetings, and client walk-throughs — critical for luxury, high-touch guest expectations. • Direct oversight of event and restaurant execution, rather than relying on second-hand updates from operational teams. • Faster response times for in-progress events, vendor issues, and guest requests that arise on property. • Stronger day-to-day relationships with the restaurant and culinary teams, which is foundational to building out the social catering and restaurant events segment.

QUALIFICATIONS: • 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.

• This is a position based on site with the ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules. Success Measures • Achievement of annual revenue goals for proposals, elopements, weddings up to 12 guests, and large parties. • Guest satisfaction scores and client feedback. • Upsell conversion performance. • Accuracy of event documentation and billing. • Seamless on-site execution of group programs, intimate celebrations, restaurant events, and large parties.

• Growth of the social catering and restaurant events segment. • Positive collaboration with operational departments. Requirements REVENUE RESPONSIBILITY The Catering & Event Sales Manager will carry direct revenue goals for: • Marriage proposals • Elopements • Vow renewals • Intimate weddings of 12 guests or fewer • Large parties and social catering events (milestone celebrations, holiday parties, and similar) • Associated enhancements and upgrades, including: .Spa services .Floral and décor .

Photography . Transportation . Resort experiences . . The role does not carry revenue responsibility for: • Corporate and incentive groups • Group room blocks • Weddings larger than 12 guests • Buyouts of the full resort Primary Responsibilities Sales Responsibilities • Respond to all proposal, elopement, intimate wedding, and large-party inquiries promptly. • 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 established annual revenue goals for intimate celebrations, restaurant events, and large parties. Event Planning & Execution — Intimate, Restaurant & Large-Party • Serve as the lead planner and on-site point of contact for intimate celebrations, and large parties from booking through execution.

• Partner directly with the culinary and restaurant teams on menu development, and event-specific offerings. • Coordinate logistics, staffing needs, and setup requirements for restaurant buyouts and large social events. • Be present on property for all event execution, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. • Manage last-minute changes and operational communications in real time. Conference Services & Group Event Support For group events booked by Sales: • Serve as primary contact following turnover.

• Coordinate all event logistics and client requirements. • Produce Banquet Event Orders, resumes, agendas, and planning documents. • Conduct pre-conference, internal planning, and post-event meetings. • Coordinate with culinary, banquet, housekeeping, recreation, spa, engineering, and accounting teams. • Review event space and restaurant space requirements and setup specifications. • Conduct event inspections and ensure adherence to brand standards.

• Meet clients on-site and oversee event execution. Departmental & Strategic Support • Menu development and enhancements, in partnership with culinary • Packaging and promotional offers for restaurant events and social catering • Social catering initiatives and growth of the segment • Planner outreach and relationship building • FAM coordination • Marketing and social media support Financial & Administrative Responsibilities • Invoice deposits and coordinate billing for assigned events.

• Review banquet and restaurant checks and final bills for accuracy. • Assist Accounting with guest billing clarifications. • Maintain event history and documentation. • Update sales and event management systems accurately and in a timely manner. • Participate in weekly revenue and departmental meetings.