Job Posting - Catering and Events Director
Carmel Country Club in Charlotte, NC has earned recognition as a Five Star Private Club
and was named the number 13 Private Club in America by Club Leaders Forum. We take
great pride in our stunning facility and the memorable experiences we create for our
members and guests.
In this critical role, the Catering and Events Director promotes the club’s event facilities
for private, social banquets and events, business meetings and other member-related
activities. This position is actively involved in every detail of the marketing, planning and
operations of all events, as well as being present for events, providing leadership and
support to the Banquet Department and has a direct impact on our member and event
host satisfaction levels. This department head level position is responsible the Catering
and Events Department and the department’s overall performance.
In this highly visible role, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build long lasting
relationships are essential. Responsibilities include determining an appropriate
marketing plan for the club’s Catering and Events Department in order to promote and
market the club’s event facilities to all members and potential event hosts; all aspects of
planning and detailing the event with our members and event hosts; working closely
with the Executive Chef to determine pricing, menus and other details for catered
events; providing necessary information to and coordinating event planning with the
operations team, service and housekeeping staffs; procuring decor, entertainment,
event rentals and other special requests; maintaining past and potential client files,
scheduling calls or visits to assess ongoing needs of prospective clients for catering
services; involvement in developing the catering budgets and responsible for achieving
budgetary goals; managing banquet billing and client correspondence; staying abreast
of the competitive marketplace and leading a small team to achieve stellar results. The
Catering and Events Director position is a high-volume event planning position with
catering sales that exceed $2 million annually in revenue.
We require a minimum of 5 years’ experience in event sales and planning. Previous
experience in the country club, private club or hotel industry is preferred. This key
position requires excellent managerial skills, sales skills, the capacity to connect with
members and vendors, impeccable organizational skills, a creative flair and eye for
detail; the ability to adapt quickly to change, and a strong desire to provide our
members and event hosts with top notch events and exceptional service on a consistent
basis. A four-year degree is preferred. We offer a competitive salary and a
comprehensive benefits package. Please visit our website at
www.carmelcountryclub.org/ to see our Clubhouse and various meeting rooms.
For consideration, please submit your resume and salary requirements to Lynne LaFond
DeLuca at [email protected]