Catering Manager
Company: Skyline Hotel Detroit Airport, SureStay Collection
Location: Romulus
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description A Catering Sales Manager drives
catering revenue by finding clients, selling services (corporate,
social, weddings), creating menus, negotiating contracts, and
coordinating events from start to finish, while also managing
staff, budgets, and ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction and
profitability, requiring strong sales, communication, and
organizational skills. Responsibilities: Sales & Business
Development: Generate leads through prospecting, networking, and
responding to inquiries (phone, email, web). Meet or exceed sales
targets for various event types (corporate, weddings, social).
Develop and execute sales plans and strategies. Client Management:
Build and maintain strong client relationships. Conduct site tours,
discuss needs, and advise on menus, styling, and event details.
Prepare event orders, contracts, and invoices, handling
negotiations. Event Operations: Oversee event planning and
coordination from initial concept to execution. Ensure smooth event
flow, including setup, service, and cleanup. Collaborate with
culinary and operations teams. Staff & Financial Management:
Supervise, train, motivate, and schedule catering staff
(coordinators, servers). Manage budgets, control food costs, and
maintain financial records. Handle inventory, vendor selection, and
procurement. Reporting: Report on sales activities, market trends,
and competitor activity. Qualifications: Skills: Sales &
negotiation, interpersonal/communication, organization,
multitasking, attention to detail, leadership, food & beverage
knowledge, proficiency in Microsoft Office/CRM.
Education/Experience: Often requires a bachelor's degree in
Hospitality or Business, or equivalent industry experience. About
Company The Skyline Hotel Detroit Airport, SureStay Collection by
BW offers 271 rooms and over 12,000 sq ft of event space.
Keywords: Skyline Hotel Detroit Airport, SureStay Collection, Strongsville , Catering Manager, Hospitality & Tourism , Romulus, Ohio
