Events Manager

Portland, OR, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Events Manager to join our prestigious private club, renowned for delivering exceptional member experiences through meticulously planned social events and functions. Our club boasts world-class facilities dedicated to fostering an engaging and vibrant community for our members. With a commitment to excellence and personalized service, we provide an exclusive environment where members and their guests can enjoy memorable occasions ranging from intimate gatherings to grand celebrations.

The role of the Events Manager is pivotal in maintaining and elevating the quality of our club-sponsored and member events. This position requires a dynamic professiona... Show More

Job Requirements

Formal education in hospitality and business management preferably a bachelor’s degree in hotel and restaurant administration
minimum of six years experience in the hospitality industry with three years as a manager or events director
excellent verbal and written communication skills
creative with a keen eye for detail
ability to produce work free of errors
strong organizational skills
self-starter that works well in a team environment
diverse knowledge of food, beverage, and wine
proficient in computer programs including microsoft applications and point of sale
active member of the club managers association of america and working to obtain the certified club manager designation
required to work irregular and extended hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds, walk, bend and stoop

Job Qualifications

Formal education in Hospitality and Business Management, preferably a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel and Restaurant Administration
a minimum of six years experience in the hospitality industry with three years as a manager or Events Director
excellent verbal and written communication skills
creative with a keen eye for detail
strong organizational skills
diverse knowledge of food, beverage, and wine
proficient in computer programs, including Microsoft applications and Point of Sale
active member of the Club Managers Association of America and working to obtain the Certified Club Manager designation

Job Duties

Promotes the club's facilities for member events and other member-related activities
promotes, advertises, and markets the club's social event facilities and capabilities to all members
assists members and sponsored guests with arranging banquets, luncheons, meetings, weddings, dances, and other social events
obtains pertinent information needed for guest planning
provides written confirmation of details associated with each event
works with the Executive Chef to determine selling prices, menus, and other event details
oversees the development of Banquet Event Orders (BEO) and assures that pre-planned banquet menu offerings are current and reflect general member interests
regularly reviews and recommends revisions to policies associated with private events
develops and maintains a highly creative banquet packet to communicate menus and services to members
facilitates all arrangements for Club events and tournaments
provides written promotional materials for Club events for the monthly newsletter and other communications
facilitates details associated with private and Club functions, including but not limited to printing of menus, procuring of decorations, entertainment, and other special requests
inspects finished arrangements
may be present to oversee the actual greeting and serving of guests
checks event orders against actual room setup
maintains past and potential event files
schedules calls or visits to assess ongoing needs of prospective events
completes and distributes in-house BEOs
communicates ongoing changes and revisions to arrangements
helps develop catering budgets
reviews financial reports and takes corrective actions as appropriate to help assure that budget goals are met
provides monthly banquet sales forecasts for the upcoming quarter
obtains necessary permits for special events and functions
critiques functions to determine future needs and to implement necessary changes for increased quality
attends staff and management meetings to review policies and procedures
diagrams room layout, banquet item placement, and related function details
coordinates room arrangements and seating assignments of members for Club related events
facilitates all event billing in coordination with the Banquet Captains and Accounting office
serves as liaison between kitchen, service, and management staff
develops and maintains the club's master calendar and reservation program
performs special projects as assigned by F&B Director

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

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