Jobs in Napa, CA

About the role

Join the team as Senior Event Manager and become one of the authors in our story. The Senior Event Manager is a key leader within the Events team, responsible for the full lifecycle of assigned Weddings, Corporate and Social events - from initial client engagement through event planning, execution, billing, and post-event follow-up. This position combines strong client management skills with exceptional event-planning and operational expertise. The Senior Event Manager develops and maintains trusted relationships with clients, wedding and third-party planners, and industry partners while ensuring each event is thoughtfully planned, financially sound, operationally successful, and reflective of Stanly Ranch's standards of luxury hospitality. The Senior Event Manager works closely with the Director of Events, Sales team, Event Managers and Coordinators, Banquets, Culinary, Reservations, Front Desk/Rooms, Accounting, and other hotel departments to ensure seamless communication and execution. The role requires strong business acumen, sound judgment, exceptional follow-through, and the ability to confidently lead complex programs and resolve issues in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll bring

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in luxury hotel catering, event management, conference services, weddings, social events, or a comparable hospitality role.
• Demonstrated experience managing event planning through execution and final billing.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong client service and relationship-management skills.
• Exceptional follow-through, attention to detail, organization, and sense of urgency.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of event profitability, pricing, budgets, minimums, and revenue opportunities.
• Ability to make thoughtful, timely decisions that balance client expectations with hotel operations, financial goals, and staffing needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and collaboratively across multiple departments and levels of an organization.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm and solutions-oriented under pressure.
• Professional appearance and demeanor with the ability to represent the resort in a polished and responsible manner.
• Ability to work flexible days and hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on client programs and business demands.