Join the Catering team at one of the largest, most beautiful, and top private country clubs in North America, Desert Mountain Club, as a Catering & Events Coordinator!
In this role, you will be responsible for assisting the Director of Catering and Catering Sales Manager in delivering a world-class experience to our members and guests for onsite and offsite events through effective and proactive communication and coordination with members and staff for all caterings and events. You will report directly to the Director of Catering.
The ideal candidate will radiate energy, genuine friendliness, and a passion for weddings. High attention to detail, a talent for multitasking with grace under pressure, and knowledge of current trends as well as traditions in the various wedding market are a must. At least 1-3 years of admin / coordinator experience in F&B, catering, and weddings in a hotel or private club is required.
LIFE ON THE MOUNTAIN
Join a top 15, 5-Star Platinum Club of America and be a part of an exciting, challenging, and rewarding experience PLUS enjoy excellent benefits:
Competitive pay
Medical, dental and vision coverage
FREE onsite medical clinic to all employees & their dependents
FREE employee meals during shifts
FREE golf and tennis
Paid Time Off
Matching 401K
Tuition reimbursement
Retail discounts
Pet insurance
Employee uniforms provided
*Please note, benefits are dependent on your DOL Status (ex. Full-Time, Part-Time, Seasonal).
We believe our teammates are our greatest asset and are committed to fostering a culture of care, respect, and positivity with a sincere focus on the safety, health, and professional growth of every teammate. If you’re looking to join an incredible team, then Desert Mountain is the place for you!
JOB DETAILS
Responsibilities:
Secure, coordinate and respond to member inquiries regarding the purchase of food and beverage, rental of event facilities and purchase of ancillary services from the Club. This includes Weddings, In-House Events and Clubhouse Events.
Host and entertain members; draft contracts and promote facilities and services.
Communicate and provide direction and supervision to teammates to execute catering events.
Generate Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and support weekly distribution of BEOs and changes.
Attend weekly Catering meetings noting any changes and handling any operational questions and concerns.
Update all BEOs from Catering meeting and resend to appropriate departments.
Coordinate and maintain the Catering files, marketing collateral, vendor accounts.
Respond to member inquiries; request and resolve issues in a timely, friendly, and efficient manner.
Maintain Catering calendar for all Club activities (i.e. catered events, sport events, social clubs, golf course closings, etc.) in a timely manner to avoid double booking.
Code Catering invoices and maintain log primary expense accounts for vendors, as well as wedding P and L’s.
Prepare TotalE billings, Billing corrections, Deposits, Temporary Accounts & Payments for catered events on an as needed basis with Accounting.
Follow-up on all invoices for all Club sponsored or Member sponsored catered events to ensure accuracy and completion in a timely manner.
Assist with answering the Director of Catering and Catering Sales Managers phones.
Assist Director of Catering with ordering from vendors.
Create and generate floor plans using AllSeated.
Manage Desert Mountain Photobooth.
Manage and coordinate department social media and website (i.e. Instagram and Pinterest).
Communicate with vendors for events (i.e. linen rental, florals, equipment needs etc.).
Design and create:
Themed dinner menus for private and member plated events.
Place cards or name tags for select events.
Buffet signage to match the theme of each event.
Other duties as assigned by Director.
Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
Required to stand for long periods of time.
Required to push, pull, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds – Frequently
Required to workdays, nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime if needed.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. OUR COMPANY
Desert Mountain Club is one of the finest private residential communities in the world featuring world-class golf, indulgent amenities, and curated experiences. It is a private country club open to on and offsite property residents located in the elevated foothills of the beautiful Sonoran Desert in North Scottsdale, Arizona. The club spans across 8,000 acres featuring:
Seven signature golf courses (six of which are Jack Nicklaus & an all-new par 54 championship course)
Seven distinctive clubhouses – each with its own unique restaurant plus banquets
An award-winning spa and fitness center
Spectacular swim and tennis facility
Dozens of hiking and biking trails
Horseback riding
Luxury camping at The Ranch
Our mission is that we will provide our members and employees with an exceptional experience consistent with our vision to be the finest club and community for golf and recreational lifestyle activities in North America.