Director of Catering Sales

Catering Sales ManagerHyatt House & The Mindaro, a JdV by Hyatt At Hyatt, guests choose our brand because of the care, attention, and professionalism of our people. As Catering Sales Manager, you'll bring that promise to life by driving catering and event revenue while creating seamless, memorable experiences across our 7,500+ square feet of flexible meeting and event space. You'll work with two distinct Hyatt brands, collaborate closely with hotel operations and culinary teams, and manage events from first inquiry to final billing. What You'll Do Generate catering, social, and group event business to maximize revenue Build strong relationships with local, regional, and national clients and planners Conduct site tours, client meetings, negotiations, and contract execution Manage events from inquiry through execution and final billing Create detailed event plans (BEOs) and coordinate with culinary, banquet, AV, and operations teams Serve as the primary client contact during events, ensuring flawless execution Track sales activity and performance against goals Represent Hyatt House and The Mindaro with professionalism and care What You'll Love About This Role Two unique Hyatt brands - a dynamic mix of lifestyle and extended-stay experiences Ownership of the full event lifecycle, from sales to execution Collaborative culture where sales, operations, and culinary teams work closely together Meaningful work - creating moments guests remember long after the event ends What we are looking for 4 years of catering sales, event sales, or hotel sales experience preferred Experience in a full-service, lifestyle, or dual-branded hotel environment strongly preferred Experience in the local Portland market strongly preferred Proven success in proactive sales, relationship building, and event servicing Strong sales, negotiation, and closing skills Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings and weekends, based on event needs Proficiency in Hyatt sales and catering systems (Delphi, Opera, Amadeus, or similar) preferred Benefits Health, vision and dental insurance 401(k) after one year of employment Vacation and Sick Pay Holidays Hotel Discounts for you, your friends and family Sales commission EEOC Statement Vesta Hospitality provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

Created: 2026-03-10