BallenIsles Country Club is excited to announce the exceptional career opportunity of Director of Events and Catering. Qualified candidates will thrive in a hospitality environment and be highly focused on providing superior service to private country club members and their guests.
Overview:
Directs and oversees the Events and Catering department. Responsible for the management, planning, execution and sales efforts of all club and catered events. Ensures a high level of member and guest satisfaction and quality standards. The Director of Events and Catering is responsible to meet revenue forecasts and financial objectives.
Responsibilities:
Directs and manages all club events and catering department functions including sales, budget and administration.
Develops new ideas for theme events in conjunction with the Tennis, Fitness, Food and Beverage, Golf, and Membership departments.
Sells and books events for members, non-members, club functions and private events.
Seeks new business and ensures return business.
Ensures proper management of all social activities and catered events, including, but not limited to: sales, marketing, planning, floor plans, seating assignments, merchandising, servicing, and corresponding administrative procedures.
Develops and maintains vendor profiles to include audio visual, floral, equipment rental and photographers.
Works with Marketing and Director of Food and Beverage to develop a month calendar, listing all of the existing events. Communicates with various departments regarding event details to ensure successful completion of all events.
Works with Food and Beverage Director and Director of Culinary to develop banquet menus, pricing, and revenue minimums using current and competitive data.
Oversees data entry of contracts, banquet event orders, billings and mail, conducts weekly Banquet Event Order (BEO) meetings and distributes function sheets to all departments.
Manages department members that may include, but is not limited to catering staff.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree (BA) and five or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience managing and leading associates.
Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required.
Valid Florida Driver’s License and a driving history to meet the standard of insurability is required.
Company Description
About BallenIsles Country Club, Palm Beach Gardens, FL
BallenIsles Country Club is located in the heart of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, situated on 1,300 magnificent acres. This private member-owned club was founded in 1963 and is home to 1,575 member families. The Grand Clubhouse features 115,000 square feet of luxurious space; three championship golf courses with 54 holes of golf; a world-class 23-court tennis complex including an exhibition tennis court and pickleball courts; and a state-of-the-art Sports Complex with a full-service salon and spa, fitness center, Pilates and spin studios and resort-style swimming pool. Our six dining venues are noted for their variety of offerings from casual poolside dining to upscale global cuisine and exceptional catering and social events.
BallenIsles is open 7 days a week, 12 months per year, offering an array of best-in-class amenities and services. BallenIsles is honored to be designated as one of America’s Healthiest Clubs, a 5-Star Platinum Club of America, Audubon International Certified, CMAA International Wine Society recipient, The Association of Golf Merchandisers Platinum Award recipient, a Distinguished Club by Board Room Magazine and awarded Best Country Club of Palm Beach County.
For more information, please visit: BallenIsles Country Club Palm Beach | Private Golf | Palm Beach Gardens.
About Troon
Troon started as one facility in 1990 and has since grown to become the world’s largest professional club management company. We offer careers around the world at all levels of golf operations, opportunities for professional development, growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. Our goal is to create extraordinary guest and member experiences through personalized service, consistency, and uncompromising attention to detail. For more information about the Troon Experience, please visit https://www.troon.com
About BallenIsles Country Club, Palm Beach Gardens, FL BallenIsles Country Club is located in the heart of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, situated on 1,300 magnificent acres. This private member-owned club was founded in 1963 and is home to 1,575 member families. The Grand Clubhouse features 115,000 square feet of luxurious space; three championship golf courses with 54 holes of golf; a world-class 23-court tennis complex including an exhibition tennis court and pickleball courts; and a state-of-the-art Sports Complex with a full-service salon and spa, fitness center, Pilates and spin studios and resort-style swimming pool. Our six dining venues are noted for their variety of offerings from casual poolside dining to upscale global cuisine and exceptional catering and social events. BallenIsles is open 7 days a week, 12 months per year, offering an array of best-in-class amenities and services. BallenIsles is honored to be designated as one of America’s Healthiest Clubs, a 5-Star Platinum Club of America, Audubon International Certified, CMAA International Wine Society recipient, The Association of Golf Merchandisers Platinum Award recipient, a Distinguished Club by Board Room Magazine and awarded Best Country Club of Palm Beach County. For more information, please visit: BallenIsles Country Club Palm Beach | Private Golf | Palm Beach Gardens. About Troon Troon started as one facility in 1990 and has since grown to become the world’s largest professional club management company. We offer careers around the world at all levels of golf operations, opportunities for professional development, growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package. Our goal is to create extraordinary guest and member experiences through personalized service, consistency, and uncompromising attention to detail. For more information about the Troon Experience, please visit https://www.troon.com
Seniority level
Director
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Contract
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Management and Manufacturing
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