Job Opening: Events and Catering Director
Location: Rolling Hills Country Club, California
Reports to: Director of Food and Beverage
Direct Reports: Banquet Manager, Assistant Director of Catering and Events
FLSA Status: Exempt/Salaried
| About Rolling Hills Country Club |
Established in 1965, Rolling Hills Country Club is a private, family-friendly country club perched upon the rolling hills of Palos Verdes Peninsula with expansive skyline views of the Los Angeles Basin and San Gabriel Mountains. The construction of the new clubhouse and golf course in 2017 brought a new vision of excellence. A brand-new championship golf course designed by world-renowned golf architect, David McLay Kidd. The luxurious 70,000 sq. ft. clubhouse designed by one of the most celebrated clubhouse architects in the West, Robert Altevers.
- Championship golf course, 400-yard double-sided driving range complete with nine regulation greens that can double as a Par 3 executive course
- Golf academy including state-of-the-art technology including Trackman, Boditrak, and SAM Putt Lab
- Tennis courts, athletic facility, aquatic center, kids club, elegant spa, fine and casual dining, magnificent banquet event spaces, secluded conference rooms, stately locker rooms
- World-class service distinguishing Rolling Hills Country Club as the preeminent leader in the private club experience
The Events and Catering Director oversees the planning and coordination of all club and catering events. This position also oversees and is responsible for the marketing, booking, coordination and catering sales to meet budgeted expectations.
A successful Events and Catering Director is a career professional whose focus is to ensure the utmost success of the Club’s events and catering operation. He/she provides excellent customer service, shows the enthusiasm with members, guests, vendors, and staff.
| Primary Functions and Responsibilities |
- Responsible for creating catering sales plan with online marketing and local efforts to meet or exceed projections
- Interacts with the RHCC membership to help promote event business
- Communicates event information to other departments by banquet event orders and weekly meetings
- Works with the Executive Chef and other managers to schedule and coordinate personnel requirements for all club functions
- Inspects finished arrangements; present to oversee the actual service and greeting of guests
- Assures the correct appearance, cleanliness, and proper set-up of the dining rooms used for each catering event
- Develops detailed side work, timeline, and assignments for staff for each catered event in conjunction with guest requests
- Makes suggestions and develops improvements in banquet service procedures and layout
- Assists in the preparation of the annual budget and monthly forecast to increase the profitability of the banquet operation monitors performance against budgets
- Handles client complaints. Informs Clubhouse Manager of details
- Designs special club events and decorations with the Clubhouse Manager and Executive Chef
- Prepares billings and thank you letter for each event and delivers to the accounting office
- Performs all reasonably requested work from Clubhouse Manager
- Responsible for the yearly social calendar
| | Qualifications |
| · 3 years or more experience in a Lead role with a primary focus on events and catering · Country Club and Golf Course experience preferred · Proven success building a team of competent professionals who are adaptable and positive · Must possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills · Must possess the ability to interact with members and staff on all levels in a professional, positive, and friendly manner · Position requires a highly professional demeanor, adaptability, flexibility, and adherence to a strict level of confidentiality · Ability to adhere to food service policies, procedures, and safety and sanitation · Ability to comprehend and carry out instructions · Ability to work as a team player and always maintain a professional appearance · Ability to work all shifts, days, nights, weekends, and holidays · Experience with using NorthStar a plus · Requires ability to bend, stoop, lift, balance and carry items up to 50lbs · Ability to assist in moving furniture when necessary · Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time · Ability to move about freely on a multi-floor building. Ability to read, write, see, speak, and hear English. Bilingual a plus |
