Catering & Events Manager - Luxury Private Island, Bonus Plan

ABOUT LITTLE PALM ISLAND

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.

WHY PROPERTY PRESENCE MATTERS IN THIS ROLE

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. A remote or off-property arrangement (including basing the role at Ocean Key) would materially reduce the efficiency and quality this hybrid position is designed to deliver:

• 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.

An off-property or centralized-office arrangement would recreate the same communication gaps and delays this role is meant to solve and would undercut the operational value ownership is asking this position to deliver.

Qualifications

• 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.

Success Measures

• 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.

Department: Sales.

ATS provider: Paylocity.