Reporting to the Director of Catering and Events, the Contract Catering & Events Manager is a temporary member of the Catering team of 6 who are collectively responsible for managing all the Club events to the highest attainable standard.

While coordinating numerous events simultaneously, this role is the liaison between the ROCC Members for all aspects of their events. Ensuring success by identifying event resources, coordinating pre-event details, effectively managing all on-site logistics and recommending the most appropriate food and beverage are critical success factors for this high profile, dynamic role.

Starting at $39.00/hr ~ Contract role through Summer 2024 ~ Package includes base rate housing ~

Platinum Club with a long tenured team ~ Exciting work to add to your resume!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conceptualize, budget, contract, plan, and coordinate all aspects of the events falling under your purview, including Club events such as wine dinners, tennis and golf tournaments, as well as holidays, socials, corporate, nonprofits and weddings. Create room diagrams and detailed event orders noting all food and beverage requirements, timeline, set up, and decor details.
• Assist Members with hiring and coordinating outside vendors for event elements such as entertainment, linens, florals and audio visual.
• Addresses Member and Guest inquiries, questions, concerns, complaints. Partner with vendors during planning and execution.
• Conduct site visits with Members, hosts and vendors.
• Manage financial requirements for an event including budgeting, deposits, final payments and processing vendor invoices.
• Provide onsite support for set-up/teardown, event flow, registration while acting as liaison between the ROCC Members, guests and internal support staff.

Qualifications

• Four years of experience as an event (sales) manager.
• Previous experience as a Director of Catering or Catering Manager at a private club is preferred.
• Experience with Delphi and Social Tables preferred but not necessary.
• Bachelor’s degree preferably with an emphasis in Hospitality and/ or Event Management is this preferred.
• Knowledge of the logistics involved in planning complex events to include golf tournaments, wine dinners, weddings and galas.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, including proficiency in clear, concise and compelling written and verbal communication skills, as well as listening and proof reading.
• Able to flex work schedule each week to include evenings, weekends and holidays as per the event calendar.

Personal Characteristics

• Adapts easily to fast paced, ever-changing situations, member expectations and short term event announcements.
• Builds rapport well and maintains positive win-win relationships with internal partners, external vendors, Members and guests.
• Attains a high level of professional presentation including attire, attitude, judgement, attention to detail and discretion.
• Able to confidently work with a diverse group of people and interface with all levels of management.
• Seen as honest, possessing integrity, strong sense of ethics and act as a team player.
• Possesses an eye for detail and willingness to roll up sleeves and pitch in.
• Resourceful, efficient with sense of urgency, quick learner and dependable.
• An advocate for superior member/customer service.
• Able to effectively manage time between long-term and short-term planning requirements.

The Club and Our Benefits: We offer excellent benefits for full-time positions including: Medical, Dental, Vision; 401(k) Matching & Safe Harbor Contributions; Group/Voluntary Life Insurance; Paid Time Off; Short and Long Term Disability; Annual Christmas Bonus*; Employee Meals*; Complimentary Parking*; Employee Scholarship Program*. (*benefits available to all current employees)

Founded in 1923 , River Oaks Country Club is considered among the nation’s premier private clubs and is ranked number 56 of the Top 100 Golf and Country Clubs globally by Platinum Clubs of the World. Situated on 183 acres, the Club has a long-standing reputation of providing members, their families and guests with an exceptional club experience and unparalleled service. 

River Oaks Country Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer: River Oaks Country Club grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, genetic information, mental or physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. 

Disclaimer: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.