Catering & Events Manager - Luxury Private Remote

Description

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.

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.

• 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.
• Must be based on property at Little Palm Island; ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules.

• 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

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

• 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.

• Serve as the lead planner and on-site point of contact…