Catering & Conference Coordinator
About The Position
Black Desert Resort is an ultra-premium destination resort located in Southern Utah, offering luxury accommodations, refined dining, championship golf, and exceptional event spaces. The resort hosts weddings, corporate retreats, conferences, and social celebrations in a variety of elegant indoor and outdoor venues. The Catering & Conference Coordinator plays an important role in supporting managers by assisting with the planning and execution of events, coordinating logistics, maintaining event documentation, and ensuring seamless communication between clients and resort departments. The Catering & Conference Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to the Catering & Conference Services team. This role assists with coordinating event details, preparing in-house banquet event orders (BEOs), maintaining event documentation, and supporting client communications. Working closely with Sales, Culinary, Banquets, and Operations teams, the coordinator helps ensure that event details are accurately communicated and executed to deliver exceptional guest experiences aligned with Black Desert Resort’s ultra-premium hospitality standards.
Requirements
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
- Ability to work collaboratively with multiple departments.
- Flexible schedule availability including occasional evenings or weekends when events require.
- 1–2 years of administrative or event coordination experience in hospitality or catering preferred
Nice To Haves
- Experience with event management software such as Delphi, Social Tables, or similar systems preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative and operational support to the Catering & Conference Services team.
- Assist in preparing banquet event orders (BEOs), event diagrams, and operational documents.
- Maintain accurate event records and documentation within event management software.
- Communicate event details to internal departments including Banquets, Culinary, AV, Housekeeping, and Front Office.
- Support coordination of event timelines, room setups, and guest requirements.
- Assist with organizing client site visits, tastings, and planning meetings.
- Maintain catering calendars, event files, and operational schedules.
- Assist with client correspondence.
- Monitor event changes and ensure updates are communicated across departments.
- Provide on-site support during events when needed to ensure smooth execution.
- Assist with billing coordination, deposits, and event documentation.
- Maintain professional communication with clients and vendors.
- Support the sales catering team with proposals and event planning logistics when needed.
- Uphold Black Desert Resort’s ultra-premium hospitality standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401K with company match
- employee dining room
- paid time off
- resort perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
