Event Manager

Lehigh Country Club is a premier private club renowned for its commitment to exceptional service, outstanding dining, and creating memorable experiences for its members and guests. Situated in a picturesque location, the club boasts a rich tradition of hospitality excellence, offering a wide range of amenities including banquet facilities, dining rooms, bars, and event spaces designed to host a variety of social and private gatherings. The club prides itself on fostering a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement to maintain its status as one of the region's top private clubs. Members enjoy not only an exclusive environment but also the dedicated attention of a highly skilled staff committed to delivering personalized service and superior quality in every aspect of the club's offerings.

Lehigh Country Club is currently seeking an experienced and service-driven Event Manager to join its team in a full-time management role. The Event Manager will be a key leader responsible for overseeing the planning, coordination, and flawless execution of private events, member functions, and club-sponsored activities. This hands-on position requires a proactive individual who excels in managing multiple responsibilities while maintaining a strong focus on service excellence and operational efficiency. Reporting to the Director of Clubhouse Operations and working closely with the General Manager, Executive Chef, and Food & Beverage team, the Event Manager will ensure that every event exceeds expectations and aligns with the club's financial and operational goals.

The role involves serving as the primary point of contact for event planning from the initial reservation phase through to setup, service, billing, and post-event reviews. This comprehensive responsibility includes driving ongoing sales efforts by promoting the club’s amenities and event offerings to members, managing the annual private events budget to maximize profitability, and coordinating all aspects of event logistics. The Event Manager must be adept at preparing contracts, detailed event documentation, floor plans, and Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) while collaborating effectively with multiple departments such as Food & Beverage, Culinary, and Housekeeping to guarantee a seamless event experience.

Leadership is a critical element of this role, as the Event Manager will be responsible for training, coaching, and developing banquet and event staff, ensuring consistent adherence to the club's high service standards. The ability to communicate clearly and coordinate efficiently with all stakeholders is essential to handle guest counts updates, event changes, and staffing logistics accurately. Proficiency with point-of-sale and banquet management systems is preferred to streamline billing and event record-keeping. Given the dynamic nature of the hospitality business, the position offers a schedule flexibility requirement, including availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays in alignment with member needs and event schedules.

Lehigh Country Club offers a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, complemented by a comprehensive benefits program. Employees benefit from health insurance, disability coverage, employer-paid life insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, paid vacation and sick time, and employee meals. The club also fosters a professional and supportive working environment, with ongoing employee recognition programs designed to celebrate dedication and excellence. Joining the Lehigh Country Club team means becoming part of one of the region's most respected private clubs, where every team member plays a vital role in preserving the tradition of quality and exceptional service that defines the club's reputation.