Catering & Conference Services Manager

Catering & Conference Services ManagerJoin an award-winning company!For nearly a century Ponte Vedra Inn & Club and The Lodge & Club have set the standard for luxury hospitality on Floridas Atlantic coast. Known for exceptional service premier amenities and iconic oceanfront settings our resorts create memorable experiences for guests from around the world. We are seeking an experienced and motivated Catering & Conference Services Manager to join our team and help create exceptional events and memorable experiences for our members guests and Catering & Conference Services Manager is responsible for selling planning coordinating and executing catering and special events while ensuring exceptional service member satisfaction and financial success. This position serves as the primary contact for clients throughout the planning process and works closely with all resort departments to ensure seamless event degree in Hospitality Management Business Marketing or related field of 2 years of catering conference services event planning or hospitality sales experience proficiency and strong organizational written and verbal communication of food and beverage service banquet operations and event to read write and speak English ResponsibilitiesSell coordinate and execute assigned catering events social functions corporate meetings and group programs from initial planning through event as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the planning and execution process providing timely communication proactive guidance and exceptional site tours respond promptly to inquiries prospect for new business opportunities and maintain client relationships to generate repeat and referral Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and other required event documentation ensuring complete and accurate communication of event details to all operating menus beverage selections rental equipment event logistics timelines vendor requirements and special comprehensive knowledge of resort menus beverage offerings services and event capabilities; drive revenue through menu enhancements upselling opportunities and thoughtful event guarantees deposits attendance staffing needs and operational requirements ensuring established deadlines and contractual requirements are event details and changes are accurately maintained in departmental systems and communicated to all appropriate departments in a timely planning meetings BEO meetings departmental meetings daily stand-ups and other required operational meetings; arrive prepared to communicate event updates and action on-site event management for assigned functions coordinating with clients vendors and resort departments to ensure exceptional execution and guest strong working relationships with clients members vendors colleagues and resort departments to support seamless event current on catering wedding conference and event trends and incorporate relevant ideas that enhance the guest experience and revenue a flexible schedule based on business demands including evenings weekends holidays split shifts and extended hours as necessary to support departmental leadership through other administrative responsibilities as additional responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Catering & Conference Services or Director of RequirementsAbility to stand and walk for extended periods during to work indoors and outdoors in varying to lift carry and move items up to 50 -Time PositionFlexible schedule required including evenings weekends holidays and occasional extended hours based on business needs and event Pay Holiday Pay and Sick PayMedical Dental Vision Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability401(k) with Company MatchFree Parking and Employee CaféResort Privileges and Employee DiscountsPonte Vedra Inn & Club is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.