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Big Canyon Country Club Assistant Director of Catering in Newport Beach, California
Big Canyon Country Club is now accepting Applications for:
Assistant Director of Catering
We are looking for an exceptional, tenured Assistant Catering Director. If you are interested in working in a beautiful private country club in Newport Beach with outstanding professionals who all are committed to genuine hospitality, then consider Big Canyon Country Club. Applicants must be able to work full-time, work flexible days, including holidays and weekends.
Expectations
Create memorable and special events with members and their families through the exhibition of genuine hospitality
Make each day special through creativity, collaboration, and a sense of purpose
Lead by example in professionalism, conduct, leadership, attitude, and grooming standards
Build rapport with staff to ensure a culture of teamwork and accountability
Duties and Responsibilities
Planning and executing all club sponsored events including 4th of July, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Mother’s Day, Easter, men’s and women’s golf tournaments/events, etc.
Actively involved in the planning and execution of private banquets and meetings
Communicates all special requests and coordinates event planning with culinary, sommelier, serving, stewarding, valet, housemen and housekeeping teams.
Booking and confirming vendors for all events
Inspects what is expected; will greet the contact/member and may supervise operational side of banquet service
Hosts postmortems and critiques functions to determine future needs and changes to enhance member engagement and attendance
Obtains necessary permits for special events and functions.
Ensures timely delivery of BEO’s
Audits BEO function sheets against actual room setup; may help supervise stewarding and service personnel
Creates seating charts for all plated club events
Helps guests planning with parking, entertainment, decorations, audio-visual, floral and any other requirements integral to events being planned
Arranges for printing of menus, procuring of decorations, entertainment and other special requests, etc..
Assists in creating budgets for next year’s events based on prior year’s performance
Creates P&Ls for all club events to ensure budget adherence
Mentors & trains the catering coordinator
Assists the Catering and Banquets Directors as necessary
Assist the Communications Director in the marketing of all club events
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of banquet operations including food, beverage, leadership, steps of service standards, safety, sanitation, and member engagement
4 years of catering managerial experience in a fine dining establishment, resort, hotel, or country club required
Must know how to successfully plan, develop, and execute a BEO for at least 200 guests
Must be available to work flexible hours, weekends, evenings, holidays and special events
Ability to perform physical job duties while working on feet for long periods of time
Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 lbs.
Benefit Highlights
Full Time employees are eligible for Health benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, and Life Insurance. They are also eligible to accrue vacation, receive sick hours every year, holiday pay, 401K retirement plan with company match, complimentary meals, and playing golf on assigned days.