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The Durham Hotel

Sales and Catering Manager

Durham, NC · On-site

$60K/yr

Handle inquiries, solicit, negotiate, and confirm new and repeat group, meeting, and catering business through mining new & existing accounts, lead follow-up, referrals, prospecting, etc. * Monitor ...

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How much do mining catering jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 26, 2026, the average yearly pay for mining catering in the United States is $57,774.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $44,000.00 and $68,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is mining catering?

Mining catering jobs involve providing food and hospitality services to workers at mining sites, often in remote locations. These roles can include cooks, kitchen hands, catering assistants, and supervisors who are responsible for preparing and serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring food safety standards. Mining catering staff often work long shifts, sometimes on a roster system, to meet the demands of a 24/7 mining operation. The work environment can be challenging but offers opportunities for good pay, job security, and career advancement within the hospitality sector.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a mining catering professional?

To excel in mining catering, you need a background in food preparation, food safety, and knowledge of nutrition, often supported by relevant certifications such as a food handling certificate. Familiarity with industrial kitchen equipment, inventory management systems, and strict adherence to health and safety protocols is crucial. Strong organizational skills, teamwork, and the ability to work long hours in remote environments help individuals stand out. These skills and qualities are vital to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality food service that supports the well-being and productivity of mining site personnel.

What are the unique challenges of working as a catering professional at a mining site?

Working as a catering professional at a mining site often involves adapting to remote locations, long shifts, and serving large groups on a set schedule. You may face challenges like limited ingredient availability, strict food safety standards, and the need to accommodate diverse dietary requirements. Collaboration with other site staff is crucial to ensure smooth meal service, and you’ll often work as part of a tight-knit catering team. This role can be physically demanding but offers opportunities for skill development and advancement within large contract catering companies.

What is the difference between Mining Catering vs Mining Equipment Operator?

AspectMining CateringMining Equipment Operator
Required CredentialsFood safety certifications, catering licensesDriver’s license, equipment operation certifications
Work EnvironmentOn-site catering facilities, remote mining sitesMining sites, outdoor and underground environments
Employer & Industry UsageMining companies, catering service providersMining companies, construction firms

Mining Catering focuses on providing food services and managing kitchens at mining sites, requiring culinary skills and food safety certifications. Mining Equipment Operators handle the operation of heavy machinery, needing specific licenses and safety training. Both roles are essential in the mining industry but differ significantly in responsibilities, credentials, and work environment.

What job categories do people searching Mining Catering jobs look for?

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Mining Catering jobs near you
Infographic showing various Mining Catering job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 59% Full Time, 40% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,774 per year, or $27.8 per hour.

Sales and Catering Manager

Durham, NC • On-site

The Durham Hotel
Traveler Accommodation • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about The Durham Hotelexternal

$60K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description


Sales & Catering Manager

Durham, NC

REPORTS TO: Director of Sales & Catering

Position Summary:

The Durham Hotel is a 53-room independent, boutique hotel located in the heart of downtown Durham. We are humble ambassadors of our namesake city, we prioritize quality, kindness, and inclusivity so all feel welcome. We value and support the community; believing relationships are the cornerstone to a successful, sustainable sales effort.


The Durham Sales & Catering Manager (S&CM) is a key position to the hotel’s success and unique in that this individual will manage both the sales and events detailing phases of their booked business. The S&CM will respond and solicit group business through direct sales efforts, relational selling, marketing, and tours and events that enable the hotel to meet and/or exceed sales and revenue goals. They will also be the group’s main point of contact throughout the sales process and responsible for selling group room blocks, catering, detailing banquet event orders, and seamlessly communicating the customer’s needs to the operations team. The S&CM generates top-line group rooms and catering revenue, build/strengthen client relationships, and provide service excellence.

Overall Responsibilities:

  • Live out and advocate the core values of Inspire Wonder, Foster Hospitality, Pursue Excellence, Demonstrate Intentionality, and Cultivate Community.
  • Advocate service excellence, professionalism, teamwork, and an environment to have fun, learn and succeed.
  • Handle inquiries, solicit, negotiate, and confirm new and repeat group, meeting, and catering business through mining new & existing accounts, lead follow-up, referrals, prospecting, etc.
  • Monitor direct and indirect lead channels responding appropriately and timely to all sales & catering leads.
  • Schedule site visits and give assistance to walk-in clients providing them with an informative and positive experience.
  • Hotel-customer liaison ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the entire sales process.
  • Follow the established sales process standards and policies.
  • Plan, up-sell, and coordinate function details with client to include function space requirements, meeting/event times, equipment, audio visual, menu, and billing, etc.
  • Prepare and execute sales contracts, banquet event orders, and group resumes to ensure quality product delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Develop and implement creative sales strategies to achieve individual sales goals by analyzing historical, current, and future hotel/market/industry trends.
  • Develop and continually enhance relationships with key clients.
  • Maintain accurate, legible records and files consistent with established sales and catering systems.
  • Participate in training, tradeshows, community, industry, and professional organizations to maintain high visibility in support of the achievement of sales and revenue goals.
  • Perform special projects and other responsibilities as assigned.
  • Attend weekly internal meetings and provide business updates.
  • Work effectively with a sense of urgency and focus.


Skills and Abilities:

  • Proven knowledge and experience in sales & event management associated with the hospitality industry, specifically in the wedding and social segments.
  • Firm understanding of sales processes and relational selling.
  • Familiarity with food and beverage service, menu planning and meeting arrangements.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with guests, management, and co-workers.
  • An ability to creatively resolve guest concerns or challenges using business acumen skills and discretion.
  • A minimum of two years of sales experience, one year of catering sales/ event management experience; independent hotel experience is preferred.
  • Excellent writing and speaking skills.
  • Possesses computer skills & knowledge of, including, but not limited to Microsoft Word, Excel, Sales & Catering, and Property Management System(s).
  • Ability to actively listen and desire to continually learn.
  • Comfortable working both independently and as a team.
  • Demonstrates self-confidence, energy, and enthusiasm.
  • Ability to solve problems quickly, think creatively, and provide customer excellence.
  • Collaborator that works well with counterparts from various functions/departments.
  • Desire to serve people.


TRAVEL & SCHEDULE:
Local travel. Mixture of weekdays & weekends based on customer needs and demand.


COMPENSATION:
Salary starting at $60k.


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