Event Manager

Event Manager - Watchung Valley Golf Club Watchung Valley Golf Club is seeking an enthusiastic Event Manager to lead and elevate our special event experiences. Nestled in the rolling hills of New Jersey, Watchung Valley has been family-owned since the 1940s and features a Seth Raynor-designed championship golf course, along with a recently added six-hole short course. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond golf—our dining experience is a key part of what makes our club special.

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate special events, from club functions to private celebrations. Work closely with the Food and Beverage Manager, Executive Chef, and service team to maintain high service and food quality standards. Recruit, train, and develop front-of-house staff to ensure a professional and welcoming atmosphere. Foster a positive, team-oriented work culture while maintaining a strong presence on the floor.

Qualifications:

Previous experience in food & beverage management at a private club, high-end resort or hotel, or upscale restaurant. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, service-driven environment. Experience in event planning and banquet operations is a plus. If you're a hospitality professional looking to be part of a collaborative and rewarding environment, apply today and join the Watchung Valley team! Event Manager Job Summary (Essential Functions) Responsible for all member and non-member events. Develop contracts for and oversee all administrative and operational aspects of preparing and selling events and catered parties. Work with F&B and other departments to assure that the members' and guests' expectations are exceeded and the highest quality food and service are delivered. Job Tasks/Duties Plans and promotes the club's social event calendar and event details to all members. Assists members and non-members in arrangements for private events. Helps member clients arrange banquets, luncheons, meetings, weddings, dances and other social events; Work with members and non-members with obtaining pertinent information needed for event planning. Works with the Executive Chef to determine selling prices, menus and other details for catered events; oversees the development of contracts; assures that pre-planned banquet menu offerings are current. Transmits necessary information to and coordinates event planning with production, serving and housekeeping staff; arranges for printing of menus, procuring of decorations, entertainment and other special requests, etc. Inspects finished arrangements; may be present to oversee the actual greeting and serving of guests. Checks function sheets against actual room setup; oversees personnel scheduling for special functions and may help supervise service personnel. Oversees scheduling of banquet service employee meetings. Responsible for hands-on service work when needed and orchestrating events when necessary. Manages complaints. Maintains past and potential client files; schedules calls or visits to assess ongoing needs of prospective clients for catering services. Responsible for completion of in-house banquet event orders (BEOs). Helps develop catering budgets; reviews financial reports and takes corrective actions as appropriate to help assure that budget goals are met. Critiques functions to determine future needs and to implement necessary changes for increased quality. Attends staff and management meetings to review policies and procedures, future business and to continually develop quality and image of banquet functions. Ensures the security of club's members and guests' valuables during catered events. Assumes responsibility of manager-on-duty when necessary. Ensures that proper housekeeping and energy conservation procedures are always followed. Plans professional development and training activities for subordinate staff. Diagrams room layout, banquet item placement and related function details. Meets with other department managers to plan food and beverage aspects of special events organized by the staff members. Manages banquet billing and arranges prompt payment for all events. Updates weekly function information for all affected staff. Serves as liaison between kitchen, service and management staff. Maintains club's master calendar and function book. Performs special projects as assigned by the Food and Beverage Manager. Licenses and Special Requirements Food safety certification Physical Demands and Work Environment Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch and twist or reach. Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds. Continuous repetitive motions. Work in hot, humid and noisy environment.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off

Shift:

Day shift Evening shift

Work Location:

In person