Weddings & Social Catering Sales Manager - Temporary
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Overview
About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who strive to improve, share meaningful experiences, and treat others as we wish to be treated. Our team members around the world create luxurious experiences for guests, residents, and partners through a world‑class employee experience and company culture. We believe in recognizing familiar faces, welcoming new ones, and treating everyone with respect. Our purpose is to create impressions that stay with you for a lifetime by connecting with the people and the world around us. About the location: Sleek urban retreat in the Pacific Northwest. Surrounded by snow‑capped mountains, deep‑blue waters, and evergreen forests, Seattle offers a vibrant mix of city life and nature. The hotel is in downtown Seattle, near attractions such as the Seattle Art Museum and Pike Place Market, with easy access to Elliott Bay and nearby outdoor activities. Position
Weddings & Social Catering Sales Manager
(Temporary Position – Maternity Leave Coverage) Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is seeking a creative, service‑driven Weddings & Social Catering Sales Manager to provide warm, attentive support to wedding and social event clients during a maternity leave coverage period. In this temporary role, you’ll guide couples, families, and planners through key stages of the planning process, serving as their primary contact from initial connection through event day. You’ll join a collaborative Events and Sales team dedicated to delivering exceptional, memorable experiences for weddings and milestone celebrations. The ideal candidate brings strong interpersonal skills, genuine empathy, and the sales acumen needed to support existing clients while also responding to and securing new social event inquiries during the coverage period. This position reports to the Director of Events. U.S. work authorization is required for this role. Key Elements of the Job
Serve as the primary contact for assigned weddings and social events, ensuring smooth communication and seamless coordination with Banquet and Operations teams. Prepare accurate Banquet Event Orders, timelines, floorplans, and event details; ensure all updates are delivered promptly to clients, planners, and internal teams. Support existing wedding clients with consistent follow‑up, planning assistance, and high‑touch service throughout their event journey. Coordinate with external vendors, including planners, AV, rental companies, florists, and entertainment, to ensure all logistics align with hotel standards. Attend key internal and client meetings to ensure full alignment on event details and execution, including but not exclusive to: Morning Operations Briefing, Resume Meeting, Banquet Event Order Meeting, Menu Tastings, and Planning Visits. Manage client billing milestones, ensuring accuracy and correct review of deposits and final folio reviews. Respond to new social event inquiries, conduct site tours, and prepare proposals and contracts as needed during the coverage period. Sell and represent the Four Seasons wedding experience by understanding client needs and offering tailored solutions. Make timely, practical decisions that support guest experience while maintaining hotel safety, staffing, and financial considerations. Assist with resolving any planning or onsite challenges and communicate updates promptly to the Director of Events. Preferred Qualifications And Skills
Minimum of one year of event sales experience in a hotel, private dining, catering company with planning experience directly related to social events & weddings. Applications without this experience will not be considered. Experience in a luxury hospitality environment strongly preferred, or transferable experience demonstrating an understanding of elevated service standards. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with a diverse clientele, collaborate effectively with cross‑functional hotel teams, and work respectfully with clients representing a range of cultures, traditions, and family dynamics. Extreme attention to detail and exceptional organizational, time management, written and verbal presentation skills. Strategic thinker with the ability to balance short‑term priorities with long‑term planning and sales goals; able to work both independently and collaboratively. Energetic, self‑motivated, and adaptable, maintaining professionalism, poise, and a solutions‑oriented mindset within a fast‑paced and evolving environment. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to remain calm, confident, and guest‑focused while navigating complex scenarios or high‑pressure moments. Knowledge of sales techniques, including effective negotiation, relationship‑building, and closing skills, is preferred. Flexible scheduling availability, including weekends, evenings, and select holidays, with a balanced, adaptable workweek based on event needs. Working understanding of event and banquet operations, both front and back of house; luxury or large‑scale operations exposure preferred. Proficiency with computer systems, including Microsoft Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, Word, and Excel. Experience with CRM and event management platforms such as Salesforce or Delphi is strongly preferred. Benefits Include
Compensation: $3,115.38 biweekly pay for the duration of the assignment – this position will be a salaried, exempt position for an approximate timeframe of 4 months (potential for extension based on needs) Option of remote working days on a weekly basis (based on business volumes) and a primary workspace in the Sales & Catering office with water views of Elliott Bay 401K Retirement Savings Plan Complimentary Meals in our Employee Cafeteria Complimentary Uniform Care & Dry Cleaning Investment in your Wellbeing WA State Leave Personal, Medical, & Military Leave options Training Programs; Growth & Development Opportunities Access to discounted parking garages near the hotel Demonstrate your unique personality and service style, while achieving brand standards that make Four Seasons the leading name in luxury hospitality Learn more about our property and what it is like to work at Four Seasons by visiting: http://www.fourseasons.com/seattle Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the EEOC information poster please visit: https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
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About Four Seasons: Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who strive to improve, share meaningful experiences, and treat others as we wish to be treated. Our team members around the world create luxurious experiences for guests, residents, and partners through a world‑class employee experience and company culture. We believe in recognizing familiar faces, welcoming new ones, and treating everyone with respect. Our purpose is to create impressions that stay with you for a lifetime by connecting with the people and the world around us. About the location: Sleek urban retreat in the Pacific Northwest. Surrounded by snow‑capped mountains, deep‑blue waters, and evergreen forests, Seattle offers a vibrant mix of city life and nature. The hotel is in downtown Seattle, near attractions such as the Seattle Art Museum and Pike Place Market, with easy access to Elliott Bay and nearby outdoor activities. Position
Weddings & Social Catering Sales Manager
(Temporary Position – Maternity Leave Coverage) Four Seasons Hotel Seattle is seeking a creative, service‑driven Weddings & Social Catering Sales Manager to provide warm, attentive support to wedding and social event clients during a maternity leave coverage period. In this temporary role, you’ll guide couples, families, and planners through key stages of the planning process, serving as their primary contact from initial connection through event day. You’ll join a collaborative Events and Sales team dedicated to delivering exceptional, memorable experiences for weddings and milestone celebrations. The ideal candidate brings strong interpersonal skills, genuine empathy, and the sales acumen needed to support existing clients while also responding to and securing new social event inquiries during the coverage period. This position reports to the Director of Events. U.S. work authorization is required for this role. Key Elements of the Job
Serve as the primary contact for assigned weddings and social events, ensuring smooth communication and seamless coordination with Banquet and Operations teams. Prepare accurate Banquet Event Orders, timelines, floorplans, and event details; ensure all updates are delivered promptly to clients, planners, and internal teams. Support existing wedding clients with consistent follow‑up, planning assistance, and high‑touch service throughout their event journey. Coordinate with external vendors, including planners, AV, rental companies, florists, and entertainment, to ensure all logistics align with hotel standards. Attend key internal and client meetings to ensure full alignment on event details and execution, including but not exclusive to: Morning Operations Briefing, Resume Meeting, Banquet Event Order Meeting, Menu Tastings, and Planning Visits. Manage client billing milestones, ensuring accuracy and correct review of deposits and final folio reviews. Respond to new social event inquiries, conduct site tours, and prepare proposals and contracts as needed during the coverage period. Sell and represent the Four Seasons wedding experience by understanding client needs and offering tailored solutions. Make timely, practical decisions that support guest experience while maintaining hotel safety, staffing, and financial considerations. Assist with resolving any planning or onsite challenges and communicate updates promptly to the Director of Events. Preferred Qualifications And Skills
Minimum of one year of event sales experience in a hotel, private dining, catering company with planning experience directly related to social events & weddings. Applications without this experience will not be considered. Experience in a luxury hospitality environment strongly preferred, or transferable experience demonstrating an understanding of elevated service standards. Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with a diverse clientele, collaborate effectively with cross‑functional hotel teams, and work respectfully with clients representing a range of cultures, traditions, and family dynamics. Extreme attention to detail and exceptional organizational, time management, written and verbal presentation skills. Strategic thinker with the ability to balance short‑term priorities with long‑term planning and sales goals; able to work both independently and collaboratively. Energetic, self‑motivated, and adaptable, maintaining professionalism, poise, and a solutions‑oriented mindset within a fast‑paced and evolving environment. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to remain calm, confident, and guest‑focused while navigating complex scenarios or high‑pressure moments. Knowledge of sales techniques, including effective negotiation, relationship‑building, and closing skills, is preferred. Flexible scheduling availability, including weekends, evenings, and select holidays, with a balanced, adaptable workweek based on event needs. Working understanding of event and banquet operations, both front and back of house; luxury or large‑scale operations exposure preferred. Proficiency with computer systems, including Microsoft Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, Word, and Excel. Experience with CRM and event management platforms such as Salesforce or Delphi is strongly preferred. Benefits Include
Compensation: $3,115.38 biweekly pay for the duration of the assignment – this position will be a salaried, exempt position for an approximate timeframe of 4 months (potential for extension based on needs) Option of remote working days on a weekly basis (based on business volumes) and a primary workspace in the Sales & Catering office with water views of Elliott Bay 401K Retirement Savings Plan Complimentary Meals in our Employee Cafeteria Complimentary Uniform Care & Dry Cleaning Investment in your Wellbeing WA State Leave Personal, Medical, & Military Leave options Training Programs; Growth & Development Opportunities Access to discounted parking garages near the hotel Demonstrate your unique personality and service style, while achieving brand standards that make Four Seasons the leading name in luxury hospitality Learn more about our property and what it is like to work at Four Seasons by visiting: http://www.fourseasons.com/seattle Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the EEOC information poster please visit: https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf
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