• Job Description

  Req#: 18082

  Property Description

  Royal Park Hotel, located in the charming town of Rochester, Michigan, is a luxury boutique hotel offering a sophisticated and upscale work environment. As a job applicant, joining the team at Royal Park Hotel means being part of a prestigious hotel known for its elegant accommodations, exceptional service, and picturesque riverfront location. The hotel offers a range of employment opportunities, from guest services to culinary and event planning, providing a diverse and rewarding career path. Royal Park Hotel is committed to creating a refined and professional work culture that values excellence, attention to detail, and personalized guest experiences. Employees can expect to work in a supportive and collaborative environment, where they can showcase their skills, contribute to a high-end guest experience, and be part of a team that strives for perfection. Joining the team at Royal Park Hotel presents a unique opportunity to be part of an esteemed hotel that epitomizes luxury, elegance, and impeccable hospitality.

  Overview

  Are you passionate about creating exceptional event experiences? Join our team as an Event Sales / Catering Manager, where you'll take the lead in planning and executing unforgettable meetings, banquets, and special events for both in-house groups and external clients. We’re looking for a driven and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building strong client relationships.

  What You’ll Do:

  As our Event Sales / Catering Manager, you’ll be responsible for selling and servicing a variety of events—from corporate meetings to social celebrations. Your main goal will be to maximize banquet food and beverage sales while ensuring seamless communication and flawless execution from start to finish.

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and/or 2+ years of hotel sales or event experience

  • Minimum 1 year of food & beverage or banquet operations experience

  • Strong knowledge of event contracts, terms, and negotiation strategies

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of Delphi, CI/TY, ISAC, or similar CRM systems preferred

  • Polished, professional presence and confident client-facing demeanor

  • High level of organization, time management, and ability to juggle multiple events/projects

  • Strong understanding of market trends, competition, and hospitality industry standards

  • Creative mindset with the ability to design innovative, guest-focused events

  • Team-oriented with a proactive sales approach and passion for service excellence

  Benefits

  Davidson Hospitality Group is an award-winning, full-service hospitality management company overseeing hotels, restaurants, dining and entertainment venues across the US. A trusted partner and preferred operator for Hilton, Hyatt, Kimpton, Marriott, and Margaritaville, Davidson offers a unique entrepreneurial management style and owners’ mentality that provides the individualized personal service of a small company, enhanced by the breadth and depth of skill and experience of a larger company. In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value, Davidson is comprised of four highly specialized operating verticals: Davidson Hotels, Pivot, Davidson Resorts and Davidson Restaurant Group.

  In keeping with the company’s heritage of delivering value to its owners and team members, Davidson offers a rich benefit program with a variety of benefits designed to enrich the lives and well-being of our team members and their families.

  • Multiple Tiers of Medical Coverage
  • Dental & Vision Coverage
  • 24/7 Teledoc service
  • Free Maintenance Medications
  • Pet Insurance
  • Hotel Discounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, bereavement, and Holidays).
  • 401K Match

  Working at Davidson is like nowhere else. It’s less of a job, more of a calling. It’s part career, part revolution. Because whatever you do here, you play a part in helping redefine the way quality hospitality is delivered to our guests, our clients, our partners, and each other.EOE AA- Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability/Gender Identity/Sexual OrientationDavidson Hospitality is a drug free workplace. Pre-employment drug test and background check required. We participate in E-Verify.

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