Event Manager

Event Manager

Education and/or Experience (Pay rate is DOE)

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Marketing or Business.
• At least five years of experience in the hospitality business, preferably in a club setting.

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Ability to manage the club’s social activities.
• Knowledge of wines and alcoholic beverages.
• Knowledge of restaurant operations
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role during emergency situations.

Job Summary (Essential Functions)

Plan, direct, coordinate, promote, execute and manage the club’s social activities designed to enhance the overall enjoyment of the membership and to retain membership in the club.

Job Tasks/Duties

• Promotes, advertises and markets The Club’s social event facilities and capabilities to all members
• Responsible for promoting, advertising and marketing to members and prospect clients to increase usage in the dining rooms, golf courses, social activities, etc.
• Recruit High Volume, High Profit events to The Club
• Assists members in arrangements for special dinner requests in the dining room
• Plans, promotes and generates enthusiasm and interest for The Club’s diverse social programs; coordinates the efforts of the club’s staff.
• Arranges for special publicity needs and supplies for each event; decorates areas for promotions.
• Keeps an accurate history file of each event; writes follow-up correspondence.
• Arranges classes for members on a wide range of topics.
• Hires bands and entertainers; agrees on fees and times; contracts for and monitors entertainment.
• Coordinates with Food and Beverage Department personnel to plan major food promotions throughout the year and special monthly dining room and lounge promotions.
• Works with management on pricing of events and other club-based activities.
• Maintains visibility in the community with retailers, artists, entertainers, etc.; uses these resources for the benefit of The Club’s membership.
• Coordinates all events and activities with The Club’s management team.
• Assists in developing event registration forms, overseeing reservations, table assignments and billing charges and making sure that this information is provided to the Accounting Department in a timely manner.
• Monitors publicity received by The Club.
• Works closely with other club departments to ensure that complete, concise information goes to both club members and staff members who will be working directly with each social event.
• Completes weekly schedules and labor forecasts for event set-up crew.
• Ensures proper room set-up and time posting prior to club functions.
• Helps assure that an effective program of recreational and educational events for members’ children and guests is ongoing.
• Works with management to formulate and produce effective decorating concepts for the clubhouse.
• Works closely with the accounting office to ensure that budget controls are implemented, that current member billings are made, and that corrective actions are taken if necessary to help meet budget goals.
• Attends staff and management meetings.
• Oversees departmental secretarial work.
• Responds to applicable comments generated from the club’s members’ suggestion box or other input methods.
• Assists with the development of the annual social calendar.
• Completes other appropriate assignments made by the management team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Meridian, ID 83646: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Hospitality management: 5 years (Preferred)
• Restaurant: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $75,000