Catering Events Manager

Catering Events Manager

THE ROLE

The Short Hills Club, located in Short Hills, NJ, is searching for an Catering Events Manager with a passion for event planning, communications, and exceeding customer (member) expectations. This is an amazing opportunity for candidates interested in catering event planning. If you are a recent college grad or have a few years’ experience, we encourage you to apply.

The Catering Events Manager is a highly visible and engaging member of the food and beverage team, and will be hands-on to help ensure excellent member experience. The position requires a strong presence and communication skills while overseeing member and private events, such as holidays, themed buffets, special dinners, weddings, showers, birthday parties and the like.

The Catering Events Manager is responsible for all aspects of member and private party planning, coordination, execution, billing; and developing our member-event communications plans. The ideal candidate will help create a culture of engagement, enthusiasm, and participation among members and staff.

This position works cooperatively with the Clubhouse Manager, Executive Chef, and Facilities Director, to deliver an exceptional and exciting event experience and ensures seamless communication and coordination between the FOH and BOH teams.

The Catering Events Manager is responsible for all aspects of member and private party planning, coordination, execution, billing; and developing our member-event communication plans.

The position reports directly to the Clubhouse Manager and works closely with the Chair of the Entertainment Committee, as well as all departments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure that SHC members and guests enjoy outstanding experience by providing

consistent, friendly, and exemplary service

• Assist will all aspects of catering/private and club events of all sizes including elaborate

weddings, showers, parties, meetings, and platform tennis tournaments

• Responsible for initial inquiry, site visit, and billing
• High-touch customer service - answer incoming calls and responding to

questions/concerns in a timely manner

• Detailed communications among all departments
• Generate event contract and manage through final billing
• Produce detailed Event Orders in a timely manner
• Create and distribute concise event contracts
• Design floorplans for all events and assure deadlines are met for room set-up and

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• Work closely with Clubhouse Manager and Executive Chef to create exciting, customized menus
• Develop individual event budgets (P&L);
• Maintains constant contact with event host/chair to assess on-going needs
• Coordinate with Clubhouse Manager for staffing needs
• Develop membership communication plans and creates member event invites
• Work effectively with management team and member-led committees
• Organizational, financial, and managerial skills
• MOD and/or opening/closing clubhouse duties as need
• Maintain past, prospective, and current event files
• A 40 hour work week including weekends and holidays is required
• Performs other duties as required by the General Manager, Clubhouse Manager, and the Board

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION

The successful candidate will be a hands-on, team-oriented, enthusiastic leader with a strong interest and/or experience in event planning and execution. We are looking to round out the team with someone who is comfortable and effective in communicating with a sophisticated membership.

This position requires visibility within the clubhouse and a whatever-it-takes attitude to deliver an exceptional, personalized member experience. Must be self-driven, organized, ability to independently follow-up and follow-through, and have a sharp eye for details.

• Must possess a professional demeanor, a good work ethic, a team mentality, and love what they do
• Must possess a meticulous attention to detail to consistently achieve the highest level of member satisfaction
• Must be hands-on, detail-oriented, service-driven, and lead the team by example
• Ability to be an independent, self-starter requiring minimal supervision, and multi-task
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Canva (or similar software) is required
• Experience with Jonas Club Management & POS preferred, but not mandatory
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal with members and guests in a tactful, personable, and diplomatic manner are essential
• Must be able to provide clear direction to service staff
• Full time, flexible hours are required (able to work days, nights, weekends, andholidays)
• Professional appearance
• Must be able to stand/walk for 8 hours
• College degree is preferred, ideally with a specialization in Hospitality,F&B, or related concentration

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• 401(k), 401(k) matching,
• Holiday Bonus
• Medical and dental plan
• Annual vacation
• Continuing Education allowance

HOW TO APPLY: Not through Indeed and no phone calls please. Please email cover letter and resume to:

Nawal Moustakim

Clubhouse Manager

operations@shorthillsclub.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000