Wedding & Social Event Manager at The Fort Worth Club Fort Worth, TX

The Fort Worth Club is a prestigious private city club located in downtown Fort Worth, Texas, with a rich history spanning over 125 years. Renowned as one of the nation’s premier private clubs, the Fort Worth Club serves as a distinguished venue for private dining, business meetings, weddings, and social events. The club’s prime location and historic ambiance make it a sought-after destination for members and guests alike, offering a unique blend of tradition and exceptional service. With a robust catering department responsible for approximately $3.5 million in annual revenue and managing over 2,500 event bookings every year, the club provides a dynamic and fast-paced environment where excellence is cultivated and the best professionals thrive. The facility boasts 15 dedicated meeting and banquet rooms capable of accommodating groups ranging from intimate gatherings of two to grand events hosting up to 1,200 guests.

The Wedding & Social Event Manager at The Fort Worth Club plays a vital role in maintaining the club’s reputation for excellence by managing the full lifecycle of wedding and social event planning. This role demands a strong commitment to achieving the highest level of member and guest satisfaction through meticulous event coordination from initial booking to event completion. The Wedding & Social Event Manager is tasked with increasing revenue within the Catering Department by adhering to established procedures, effectively closing sales leads, and maximizing upselling opportunities during event planning discussions. This position requires strong communication skills to ensure seamless coordination between members, guests, and the various departments within the club, including banquet and culinary teams.

The manager oversees private room scheduling, manages event logistics including room diagrams via software such as Social Tables, and leads client interactions including sales tours, planning meetings, and tastings. Additional responsibilities involve verifying setup accuracy, managing event documentation such as contracts and function sheets, ensuring timely collection of payments, and approving event billing with proper routing to accounting. The role demands an exemplary display of professionalism and adherence to best practices, emphasizing continuous communication with clients to guarantee a streamlined and personalized event planning experience.

Working conditions include a fast-paced, high-visibility environment requiring the ability to handle stress with composure and multitask efficiently. The position typically requires 40-45 hours per week with potential overtime during peak seasons, including some holidays, and involves both administrative tasks and on-site event management. The compensation package includes an hourly rate ranging from $26 to $30 with overtime pay, health and dental insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match, paid professional dues, continuing education, employee meals, and secured parking in downtown Fort Worth. This full-time opportunity offers a platform for event management professionals seeking to grow their careers in a prestigious and vibrant setting.