Banquet Manager

Farmington Country Club; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmington Country Club in Charlottesville, Virginia, is a premier private club founded in 1927 with a storied history and a vibrant events culture. The Banquet Manager will lead a multi-venue events program, supported by five kitchens, delivering elevated service for ballroom receptions, wine dinners, and outdoor gatherings.

This role operates in a fast-paced, high-touch environment, coordinating with culinary and service teams to ensure seamless events that reflect Farmington’s standards of

Qualifications

• Experience leading high-volume club events or resort-style programs.
• Strong organizational and communication skills for multi-venue operations.
• Ability to develop staff and uphold service standards across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Events team to deliver exceptional service across Club events and celebrations.
• Oversee daily operations of event functions and staff development.
• Coordinate with culinary, service, and events teams to ensure flawless execution.
• Maintain Farmington’s standards of excellence and guest experience across venues.

Skills

Event management

Staff leadership

Guest service

Budgeting

Vendor coordination

Job description

Farmington Country Club, nestled in the foothills of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains in Charlottesville, is a premier full-service private club founded in 1927. Consistently ranked among the top 50 clubs on the Platinum Clubs of America list, Farmington blends historic character with a highly active and sophisticated hospitality operation. Rich in history, portions of the clubhouse date back to 1780 and were designed by Thomas Jefferson.

The remarkable 286-acre property features a grand clubhouse, 39 guest rooms, an 18-hole championship golf course with a 10-hole short course, extensive racquets facilities, a resort-style swimming complex, and a professionally staffed fitness center. Farmington’s food and beverage and events program serves as a centerpiece of the member experience, supported by multiple dining venues, three independent kitchens, and a wide variety of indoor and outdoor event spaces.

Open 365 days a year, the Club hosts a vibrant calendar of member events, weddings, celebrations, golf outings, holiday functions, and corporate gatherings. From intimate wine dinners and member socials to large-scale ballroom receptions and outdoor events, Farmington offers a fast-paced, high-touch hospitality environment centered around exceptional service and memorable experiences.

The Club at a Glance

• Percent of Revenue from Private Events: 36%
• Employees: 335 year-round / 505 in season
• Three independent kitchens
• Approximately 2,700 events annually
• Approximately $3 million in annual event revenue

Facilities & Amenities

• 18-hole Fred Findlay/Coore & Crenshaw golf course with 10-hole short course
• 18 Har Tru tennis courts
• 3 indoor hard tennis courts
• 3 paddle tennis courts
• Resort-style swimming complex with diving well and lap pools
• 6,400 sq. ft. professionally staffed fitness center
• Multiple dining venues and private event spaces

About the Position

The Banquet Manager will lead the Events team in delivering exceptional service and execution across a wide variety of Club events and celebrations. This role requires a highly organized leader who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment while ensuring every event experience is seamless, polished, and memorable.

The Banquet Manager will help lead one of the most active and diverse food and beverage and events operations in the private club industry. Farmington’s event program spans elegant ballroom receptions, intimate wine dinners, member celebrations, business meetings, racquets and golf events, and outdoor gatherings across a collection of distinctive venues, including the Ballroom, Jefferson Room, Blue Ridge Room, Sports Pavilion, and expansive outdoor event lawns. Supported by five independent kitchens and a highly collaborative events, culinary, and service team, this role is central to delivering the elevated hospitality experiences that define Farmington Country Club.

The Banquet Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of event functions throughout the Club, including leading the service team, staff development, operational execution, and maintaining Farmington’s standards of excellence.