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Catering Sales Manager

AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Sawgrass Mills/Sunrise

1870 Sawgrass Mills Circle
Sunrise, FL 33323

Hotel with 174 Rooms
Managed By Concord Hospitality Enterprises
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Compensation: $35.00 per hour, Full-Time

Description

Concord Hospitality is seeking a proactive and results-driven Catering & Sales Manager to lead social and corporate catering events, including guest room bookings. This role combines sales, event management, and guest service, with a focus on maximizing revenue and delivering exceptional experiences. A flexible schedule, including weekends (and peak-season Tuesday–Saturday), is required.

As a Concord Leader you will be responsible to:

  • Inspire greatness in your team.
  • Encourage and support team members to reach their full potential.
  • Create a work environment that is a Great Place to Work for all.
  • Lead with integrity, transparency, respect, and professionalism.
  • Care for your team and their families.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Sell and manage social and corporate catering events, including guest rooms, banquet food & beverage, and upselling contracted groups
  • Negotiate contracts, suggest menus, and coordinate room setups according to policy and client needs
  • Collaborate with hotel departments to ensure flawless event execution and guest satisfaction
  • Generate new business through solicitation, networking, and follow-up with past clients
  • Finalize and distribute Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and maintain accurate event records
  • Lead pre-event, on-site, and post-event communications to ensure service excellence
  • Monitor budgets, sales quotas, and revenue opportunities; implement strategies to increase catering revenue during low-demand periods
  • Conduct site tours for prospective clients and facilitate client meetings as needed
  • Train, delegate, and guide staff to ensure smooth operation of events and service standards

    Qualifications:

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in catering sales, hotel convention services, banquet management, hotel sales, or culinary arts (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule and thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Guest-focused with attention to detail and a commitment to delivering outstanding service

    Why Join Concord?

    We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time associates, including:

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition assistance
  • Discounted hotel stays
  • Training, development, and career advancement opportunities
  • Eligibility for a performance-based bonus upon attainment of objectives

    Why Concord?

    Our culture is built on our five Cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability, and Fun. We provide a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding workplace where associates are valued, trained, and given opportunities to grow.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly support diversity and inclusion through our mission to be a “Great Place to Work for All.”

    We are Concord!

    Qualifications

    Behaviors
    • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group (Preferred)
    • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well (Preferred)
    Motivations
    • Preferred

      Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

    • Posted July 24, 2026

    About AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Sawgrass Mills/Sunrise

    Enjoy upscale European inspired design in Sunrise, Florida

    Step into modern design with a European vibe at the brand new AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Sawgrass Mills/Sunrise, ideally located directly adjacent to Sawgrass Mills Mall, one of the largest shopping centers in the US. Catch a game at nearby FLA Live Arena, home of the Florida Panthers Hockey Team (0.9 mi). Our location provides easy access to Fort Lauderdale attractions and beaches 20 minutes away. A refined design with an emphasis on technology brings flat-screen Smart HDTV’s to each room and complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout. Our daily breakfasts at AC Kitchen will kick-start your morning with freshly baked croissants, artisan cured meats and assorted quiches. We offer a Spanish twist with our breakfast and serve up tapas and expert local knowledge at our AC Lounge, featuring handcrafted cocktails and craft brews.Host your next successful meeting in our 1,675 sq. ft of space. Or host your private event reception on the beautiful Horizon Rooftop.

    About Concord Hospitality Enterprises

    Careers and Hospitality Job Opportunities with Concord

    Concord Hospitality Enterprises Company is an award-winning hotel management and development company. Through the combined efforts of over 4,200 hard working and focused associates, Concord offers a unique blend of entrepreneurship, seasoned experience, innovation and technical excellence. These elements create a company equipped to produce above-standard returns, market sustainability and a partnership well worth investing in.

    Since Concord's inception in 1985, our success has been guided by our cornerstones: Quality, Integrity, Community, Profitability and Fun. These cornerstones are the indispensible and fundamental basis of our daily actions. Our commitment to these cornerstones has led us to be recognized as the respected hospitality company that we are.

    Concord is one of North America's largest hotel management and hotel development companies. Concord's passion for success has resulted in over twenty years of proven results as a hotel owner, manager, and developer of mid market and first class hotel properties. Concord's goal is to create value for its partners and associates by leveraging its operations, development, sales & marketing, technology, accounting, and management skills over its growing portfolio of first-class business hotels.

    Concord has experienced sustained growth of a remarkable 35% annually for three years in a row and with over half a billion in new hotel projects in the pipeline, that number is projected to increase noticeably. Additionally, Concord is expanding its portfolio through third party management contracts with leading brand partners such as Marriott, Hilton, Starwood, Choice and Intercontinental Hotels. These growth opportunities have presented themselves to Concord based on our strong relationships with investment partners.

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