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Omni Hotels & Resorts

Catering Sales Manager

Providence, RI · On-site

$52K - $67K/yr

... by direct report. Tools and Equipment: * Computer, printer, copier, telephone, writing instruments, File folders, filing cabinet, Microsoft Outlook, Delphi FDC, and Opera Working Environment:

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How much do opera director jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for opera director in Rhode Island is $73,555.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34,967.00 and $99,407.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Opera Director position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Opera Director, you need a deep understanding of music, dramatic interpretation, and stagecraft, usually supported by formal training in theatre, music, or opera direction. Familiarity with score reading software, stage management systems, and sometimes union regulations is important for coordinating performances and rehearsals. Superior leadership, creativity, communication, and organizational skills help guide teams and bring artistic visions to life. These abilities are crucial for successfully navigating complex productions and ensuring cohesive, compelling performances.

What are the main challenges an Opera Director faces during a production?

Opera Directors often encounter the challenge of balancing artistic vision with the practical constraints of budgets, casting, and venue limitations. Coordinating large teams—including singers, musicians, designers, and technicians—requires strong leadership and communication throughout the rehearsal process. Successfully resolving creative differences and logistical issues while adhering to deadlines is a key part of the role. The ability to adapt and problem-solve on the fly ensures that both rehearsals and performances run smoothly, ultimately bringing the director’s vision to the stage.

What does an Opera Director do?

An Opera Director is responsible for overseeing the artistic vision and staging of an opera production. They work closely with performers, designers, and conductors to bring the story to life through movement, characterization, and visual elements. Their role includes interpreting the score and libretto, guiding rehearsals, and ensuring cohesion between music and theatrical performance. Ultimately, they shape the overall audience experience by blending music, drama, and stagecraft.

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Catering Sales Manager

Catering Sales Manager

Omni Hotels & Resorts

Providence, RI • On-site

$52K - $67K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

Omni Hotels rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 145 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

39th of 108 rated hotels

Job description

Omni Providence Hotel
The Omni Providence is a landmark hotel in Rhode Island. This hotel is located in the exciting city of Providence and is attached to the Rhode Island Convention Center, Amica Mutual Pavilion, as well as the Providence Place Mall. Guests find themselves in walking distance to everything the city has to offer from historical sights to amazing restaurants. The Omni Providence a beautiful Convention Hotel but our associates are what separate us from the rest of the hotels.
Our culture provides an atmosphere that allows our associates to learn and grow in their professional development in a fun environment. We strongly encourage promotions from within our company, and as a result, our staff has a solid hospitality foundation. Our diverse staff comes from many different countries in the world and provides a fantastic atmosphere to develop both from a professional and personal level. Although we offer a complete benefit package for all of our full-time associates, all of our associates are provided the greatest benefit of all which is "opportunity".
Sales Manager - Catering
Essential Functions:
Prospecting
  • Responsible for prospecting all assigned catering market segments and assigned local business.
  • Achieve revenue goals as assigned by the Director of Sales & Marketing.
  • Prospect catering deployed accounts as assigned, based upon target markets.
  • Generate leads from proper prospecting, outside sales calls, networking. Track the Status of all leads surfaced.
  • Responsible for booking and detailing all In-house Weddings.
  • Must be knowledgeable about all hotel capabilities (front desk/reservations/room service/catering).
  • Merchandise function space and attain maximum room rental wherever appropriate.
  • All proposals and contracts are to be delivered within 24 hours.
  • Understand and follow all guidelines relating to catering merchandising, space release and "free sell" opportunities.
  • Continuously refine product/concept offering.
  • Maintain aggressive weekly phone/site solicitation.
  • Active involvement in industry-related activities.
  • Provides hotel site inspections when necessary
  • Achieve budgeted catering revenue goals.

  • Monitor reader board service for new sources of business.
  • Review contracted resumes and banquet event orders for all your clients prior to arrival.
  • Verifies all blocked space in Delphi and details prior to executing a contract.
  • Ensure that files are correctly turned over from sales to conference service.
  • Entertains clients to establish closer working relations as needed and recommend special outside services when required.
  • Participate in final pre-con meetings prior to conference when necessary.
  • Monitor their clients when in-house
  • Provide and deliver all required banquet information for staff meetings, reservation group cut-off meetings, BEO meetings, resume review meetings when necessary.
  • Maintain files and current trace dates, accurate history, and all relevant booking activity.
  • Actively participate in trade organizations, local social and civic groups.
  • Participate in the ongoing forecasting process.
  • Is current and abides by all sales office procedures and systems.
  • Participate in weekly Sales meetings.
  • Promote a high-quality company image by demonstrating professionalism to both clients and colleagues.
  • Recommend improvement of facilities and services as needed.
  • Develop plans and actions, for the administrative assistant/coordinator, that are congruent to his/her future goals.
  • Prepare quarterly Action Plans.
  • Regularly visit competitive hotels and report findings.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by direct report.

Tools and Equipment:
  • Computer, printer, copier, telephone, writing instruments,

File folders, filing cabinet, Microsoft Outlook, Delphi FDC, and Opera
Working Environment:
  • Exterior of hotel with exposure to weather conditions
  • Interior of hotel, in normal office conditions.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster is available using the following link:
EEOC is the Law Poster.
Omni Hotels & Resorts does not discriminate on the basis of any protected category with respect to the payment of wages.
If you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email to: applicationassistance@omnihotels.com.

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