Top 241 Special events Jobs in Westerly, Ri

Director of Catering & Events
Ocean House —Westerly, RI
- Full-time
- Marketing
- English
- Residential
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Catering and Events Coordinator
Ocean House Collection —Westerly, RI
- Full-time
- English
- Research
- Mid-level
Director of Catering & Events
Ocean House Collection —Westerly, RI
- Full-time
- Marketing
- English
- Residential
General Manager, Catering and Events
University of Rhode Island —Kingston, RI
- $71,000 - $76,000 a year
- Online Application
- University
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Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing & Events
Connecticut College —New London, CT
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Extended hours
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Catering and Events Manager
Ocean House Collection —Westerly, RI
- Weekends as needed
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- $47,768 - $54,000 a year
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Catering & Events Manager
Ocean House —Westerly, RI
- 8 hour shift
- English
- Research
- Mid-level
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University of Rhode Island —Kingston, RI
- $60,000 - $68,000 a year
- Online Application
- Word processing
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SERVICE MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC —New London, CT
- $47 - $49 an hour
- Overtime
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- Health insurance
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LEARN —Waterford, CT
- Online Application
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- 18 years or older
- Health savings account
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Power Home Remodeling —Coventry, RI
- $72,000 - $130,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Early Childhood Education (ECE) Teacher - LEARN RESC
LEARN —Waterford, CT
- Online Application
- Background check
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Health savings account
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Wellness, Recreation and Community Integration Teacher
LEARN —New London, CT
- Online Application
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Sales Representative
Power Home Remodeling —Coventry, RI
- $72,000 - $130,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
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Kellanova —New London, CT
- $17.00 - $17.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Heavy lifting
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- US work authorization
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Resident Care Cook and Attendant
UCFS Healthcare —Norwich, CT
- $18.25 - $19.00 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- 1 year
- Loan repayment program
- Disability insurance
Electrical Technician
SERVICE MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC —New London, CT
- $45 - $48 an hour
- Overtime
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Head Chef
Milestone —Mystic, CT
- $85,000 - $100,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- 5 years
- In-person
- Senior level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Part-Time Preschool / Movement Instructor
Kindermotion and Dance of New England —South Kingstown, RI
- $24 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Preschool
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Director of Catering & Events

Ocean House -
Westerly, RI

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Contract documentation review
Contract review
Sales proposal development
Confidential information handling
Team leadership
Hotel event planning
Coaching
English
Managing hospitality teams
Client relationship development
Managing catering events
Menu planning
Team development
Client management
Banquet experience
Relationship management
Event contract management
Event setup
Hotel and accommodations guest complaints handling
Project contract management
Negotiation
Event sales

Full Job Description

Company Description

Director of Catering & Events

Full-time, Exempt

A Collection Unlike Any Other

The Ocean House Collection includes three luxury properties on the Rhode Island shoreline.

Ocean House is the Collection’s Forbes Five-Star flagship, offering 49 guest rooms, 20 signature suites, and 13 private villa vacation homes. Amenities include a 12,000-square-foot Ocean & Harvest Spa, over 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, and up to 8 unique dining venues in peak season.

Weekapaug Inn delivers a relaxed but luxurious New England experience. With 29 guest rooms and 4 signature suites, the inn’s dining celebrates seasonal, locally sourced ingredients, enhanced by bespoke resort activities and naturalist-led excursions.

Watch Hill Inn, founded in 1845, combines historical charm with cutting-edge technology across 21 suite-style accommodations. Guests enjoy access to the full range of amenities, dining, and experiences at both Ocean House and Weekapaug Inn.

Scope of Position

The Director of Catering & Events oversees all Catering and Events operations, including team leadership, business strategy, client contracts, and exceptional event service. In partnership with the Sales team, this role ensures profitable, high-quality operations; coordinates conferences, meetings, and weddings to meet client expectations; maximizes hotel revenue through upselling, function space, and room block management; and ensures both the Company and clients fulfill group contract commitments.

Key Relationships

Internal: This position reports directly to the Group Director of Sales & Marketing and leads the Catering and Events Managers.

External: This position works regularly with suppliers, vendors, social and group clients, prospective clients, guests, members, and residence owners. The role also maintains strong relationships with other partners to support the company’s image and goals.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management:

Lead, coach, schedule, and develop the Catering and Events team, including hiring, training, performance management, and corrective action when needed.
Oversee assigned groups, weddings, meetings, and events from pre-planning through departure, including event detailing, BEO’s, resumes, day-of execution, and post-event follow-up.
Develop and implement departmental goals, operating procedures, and service standards that support company objectives.
Communicate sales and event information clearly to hotel departments and promote teamwork through regular meetings and daily coordination.
Represent the Company professionally with internal and external stakeholders and support a positive, service-focused culture.
Address guest and client concerns related to in-house events, and communicate resolutions to the Group Director of Sales & Marketing as necessary.
Assist with developing policies and procedures related to in-house event planning and execution.

Operations, Sales Support & Administration:

Negotiate meeting room rental, function space, hotel services, and event terms within approved booking guidelines.
Prepare, review, and manage sales contracts, rate agreements, banquet/catering event orders, and event resumes accurately and on time.
Respond to inquiries and prepare client proposals in accordance with departmental standards.
Prepare monthly sales-related reports and forecasts for assigned areas of responsibility.
Lead BEO meetings for in-house events and ensure event details are communicated to all relevant departments.
Support resort programming, special cultural events, entertainment bookings, and activity calendars as assigned.
Coordinate with Marketing and the Group Director of Sales & Marketing to promote special events.
Practice, model, and promote the Company’s Statement of Purpose, Service Excellence Pillars, and Declarations in daily operations.
Follow company policies, procedures, sustainability guidelines, and service standards.
Perform other duties consistent with the scope and purpose of this role.

Required Job Knowledge, Skills, Experience, and Education

Strong leadership, coaching, organizational, and team-development skills.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, complex events, deadlines, and client needs in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to work effectively with guests, clients, vendors, team members, and leadership.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, follow-through, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of catering, conference services, banquet operations, event planning, menu planning, room setup, and luxury service standards.
Ability to negotiate, prepare proposals, review contracts, and support revenue goals through upselling and relationship management.
Ability to remain calm, professional, and solutions-focused under pressure, including during guest or client concerns.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of guest, employee, client, and company information.
Proficiency with office systems and event management tools; experience with hotel sales or catering systems preferred.
College degree in Hospitality Management, Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience may be considered.
Prior catering, conference services, event management, or luxury hotel operations experience required; leadership experience preferred.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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