Events Booking Manager

Description Courtyard Nizwa Resort is seeking a proactive and results-driven Events booking 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, is required. As a 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

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 in a fast-paced environment. Guest-focused with attention to detail and a commitment to delivering outstanding service.

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; 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.