Assistant Manager Sales, Catering

Job Description

The Assistant Manager, Sales, Catering supports the hotel’s catering and event sales strategy, focusing on weddings, meetings, banquets, and social functions. Requirements typically include hotel or hospitality sales experience, strong knowledge of catering operations, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and confidence using sales systems and Microsoft Office. Fluency in English is generally expected; Thai language skills and local market knowledge are advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to identify business opportunities, respond to inquiries, prepare proposals, conduct site inspections, coordinate with operations, manage client relationships, achieve revenue targets, and ensure events are delivered to brand standards. A polished appearance, commercial awareness, attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to work weekends or evenings are important.

Company Info

The St. Regis Bangkok is a luxury hotel in Bangkok operated under the St. Regis Hotels & Resorts brand, part of Marriott International. Located near the city’s business, shopping, and cultural districts, the hotel serves affluent leisure travelers, corporate guests, wedding parties, and high-end event clients. St. Regis is known for refined service, elegant design, personalized butler-style hospitality, and signature traditions such as afternoon tea and evening rituals. Its catering and events team manages sophisticated meetings, celebrations, weddings, and social occasions, requiring close collaboration between sales, banquet, culinary, and guest-services departments. Employees typically work in a polished, international environment with structured Marriott training, brand standards, and opportunities for internal career development. Benefits may include staff meals, uniforms, insurance, discounts across Marriott properties, and service-charge participation, depending on the employment package and local policy.

Destination Guide

Thailand offers hospitality opportunities across Bangkok, Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi, Pattaya, and other resort destinations. Hotel jobs commonly include sales, events, food and beverage, front office, housekeeping, spa, and culinary roles. Bangkok provides year-round corporate and luxury-event employment, while the islands offer a more relaxed lifestyle centered on beaches, outdoor activities, and tourism, though seasonal demand and living costs vary. Thai culture values politeness, respect, family, and service-minded communication; learning basic Thai is highly useful. Foreign nationals generally need an employer-sponsored Non-Immigrant B visa and work permit before legally working, with documents and qualifications confirmed by the employer. Relocation involves arranging housing, insurance, banking, and local transport. Bangkok has extensive public transit, while island living may require a motorbike and careful road awareness. Always verify visa rules and employment terms with Thai authorities and the hotel.