Director of Events & Catering Job at TGG, Ventura County, CA

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  • TGG
  • Ventura County, CA

Job Description

Director of Events & Catering

Ventura, CA (Relocation Offered)

Salary: $115,000 – $125,000 base + up to 20% quarterly bonus

Industry: Hospitality / Hotel Events & Catering

About the Role

A premier beachfront hotel in Ventura, CA is seeking a Director of Events & Catering to lead its catering and event sales operations. This is a key leadership role for a results-driven professional with full-service hotel experience and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate is proactive, relationship-oriented, and ready to take full ownership of a high-performing department.

Key Responsibilities

  • Cultivate new event and catering business through cold calling, networking, referrals, and industry outreach.
  • Maintain and grow relationships with existing clients to ensure repeat business and client satisfaction.
  • Respond to inquiries from the website and online channels; guide clients from lead to close.
  • Conduct on-site tours and presentations for prospective event clients.
  • Negotiate, draft, and execute catering contracts using systems such as CI/TY, Sertifi, and Social Tables.
  • Partner with internal hotel departments to ensure seamless event execution.
  • Develop and implement action plans to meet or exceed monthly and annual sales goals.
  • Monitor department KPIs, including revenue growth, conversion rates, customer retention, and upsell performance.

Qualifications

  • 2–4 years of catering sales experience in a full-service hotel (required)
  • Strong background in negotiating and closing hotel event contracts
  • Tech proficiency with Microsoft Office, CI/TY, Sertifi, and Social Tables
  • Ability to manage multiple events and responsibilities with poise and efficiency
  • Self-starter with excellent follow-through and organizational skills
  • Professional communication and customer service skills

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive base salary with quarterly bonus potential (up to 20%)
  • Temporary onsite housing available for 30–60 days for relocating candidates
  • Reimbursement for all business-related expenses
  • Beautiful coastal work environment with team-focused culture
  • Career advancement opportunities within a growing hospitality group

This is a high-impact role where your leadership will shape the success of the catering and events program. If you thrive in a collaborative hospitality setting and are ready to lead with vision and drive, we encourage you to apply.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Relocation,

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