Director of Events, Indian Hills Country Club Indian Hills Country Club Mission Statement Indian Hills Country Club is a private, member-owned, full-service club dedicated to providing its members, their families and guests with high-quality, relevant programs, services and facilities while recognizing the club's heritage, cultivating friendships, valuing family life and fostering a culture of courtesy all in a fiscally responsible manner. Indian Hills Country Club is seeking an exceptional Director of Events to lead a dynamic events program at a club where excellence is more than an expectation - it is part of the culture . Indian Hills is a Distinguished Club with Exceptional status, placing it among the top 4% of private clubs globally. This is a club with a proud heritage, a strong sense of family and community, and an unwavering commitment to creating extraordinary experiences for its members and guests. This opening comes at an exciting time. The current Director of Events is being promoted , creating an opportunity for a new leader to step into this important role and build upon an already successful program. Indian Hills also offers an exceptional culinary partnership, including a Banquet Chef with 20 years of experience at the Club and a new Michelin-star Executive Chef, Peter Rudolph, who joined Indian Hills in 2026. Together, they provide an extraordinary foundation for collaboration, creativity and continued evolution of the Club's event experience. We are looking for a seasoned Director of Events or Catering who is ready to make a meaningful impact —or an accomplished Event or Catering Manager who has demonstrated the leadership, sophistication and initiative to take that next step. The Director will lead a talented events team, collaborate closely with culinary and club leadership, and oversee everything from member celebrations and weddings to banquets, social events and special occasions. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands that exceptional events require both vision and flawless execution. And for the event professional who appreciates the details behind the scenes, Indian Hills is an exceptionally well-organized operation. From thoughtfully designed event spaces to an organized and well-maintained back-of-house infrastructure, the Club provides the tools, resources and team necessary to do great work. For the right hospitality professional, this is more than a position—it is an opportunity to join an exceptional club, work alongside talented and committed professionals, influence the future of its events program, and become part of a culture where people, relationships and extraordinary member experiences truly matter. Indian Hills Country Club offers excellent compensation, benefits, training and professional development. The position is available immediately.

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We'd love to meet you. A Personal Note from the

General Manager:

"Indian Hills Country Club, a Distinguished Club with Exceptional Status, is an inviting family club with a rich history in the Kansas City metro. Our leadership team has 400 years of professional experience at 44 different clubs. Of that, we have 204 years of combined experience at Indian Hills Country Club, with multiple Directors having 20-plus years of tenure. That speaks to our tremendous membership, facilities and culture. Our goal is to make each visit to Indian Hills Country Club the best part of our members' and staff members' day. Our membership includes multi-generational families as well as many self-made members who are extremely humble and approachable. Our Club has tremendous energy, a seven-year waitlist and outstanding cross-utilization of our many amenities. More than 400 dependents under the age of 18 call Indian Hills Country Club home. The Club is extremely generous and cares deeply about its members and staff. Our members have a profound sense of pride in Indian Hills, and our staff shares that sentiment. Our staff lives the "5 Es of Hospitality" and works hard to maintain our Midwest values, where everyone is easy to work with. We believe the next Director of Events will inherit a gem of an operation, and we hope to enjoy a long and prosperous working relationship with the right candidate." --Robert Tibbetts, General Manager/COO Your Next Great Career Move Starts Here.

SUMMARY:

Responsible for all day-to-day event services. Develop contracts for and oversees all administrative and operational aspects of preparing and selling events and catered parties. Works with banquet and other departments to assure that the members' and guests' expectations are exceeded and the highest quality food and service are delivered

SUPERVISES

Banquet Manager, Assistant Banquet Manager and Event Coordinator(s).

CLASSIFICATION

Exempt

REPORTS TO

Assistant General Manager DUTIES:

• Promotes, advertises, and markets the club's social event facilities and capabilities to all members
• Assists members in arrangements for special dinner requests in the dining room
• Helps member clients arrange banquets, luncheons, meetings, weddings, dances, and other social events; obtain pertinent information needed for guest planning
• Works with Executive Chef to determine selling prices, menus and other details for catered events; oversee the development of contracts; assures that pre-planned banquet menu offerings are current and reflect general member interests.
• 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
• 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
• 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 on-going needs of prospective clients for catering services.
• Assists with completion of in-house banquet event orders (BEO's)
• Helps develop catering budgets; reviews financial reports and takes corrective actions as appropriate to help assure that budget goals are met.
• Obtains necessary permits for special events and functions
• 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
• 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 Assistant General Manager or General Manager

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 5 years prior experience in club, hotel or high-volume restaurant of similar position
• College or hospitality degree preferred but not required
• Excellent food knowledge; culinary background or education a plus but not required
• Work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Articulate
• Professional and polished appearance at all times Indian Hills Country Club offers excellent benefits, compensation, training and development.

This position is available immediately The Association of Club Catering & Event Professionals (ACCP) is conducting this search. Please send your qualified resume to Lynne LaFond DeLuca at the

ACCP:

Lynne@TheACCP.com

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Vision insurance

Experience:

event planning: 2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person