Catering and Events Manager

La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily meals

Free parking

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K benefits

Paid vacation, sick, and holidays

Dining discounts for employees

Employee discounts on hotel and dining

Referral bonus $500

Job summary

La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Inc. is seeking an energetic events sales professional to sell and service events at the La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club, the La Jolla Shores Hotel, and the Marine Room. The role responds to leads, negotiates contracts, and represents venues at events within the business community.

You will collaborate with Banquets and culinary teams, manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, and drive guest satisfaction through exemplary service and product knowledge.

Qualifications

• Professional, attentive and genuinely friendly service.
• Minimum of three years in a related position.

Responsibilities

• Achieve and exceed personal room night and catering goals for events.
• Execute all events assigned.
• Ensure BEOs and resumes are completed accurately and distributed prior to meetings.
• Oversee all food, beverage, setup, audiovisuals, resumes, welcome letters and BEOs for events.
• Upsell all aspects of events including decor and specialty items.
• Coordinate with banquet staff for smooth event turnover and client relations.

Skills

Sales

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Event coordination

Education

Four-year college degree

Job description

Join the dynamic and diverse team at La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Inc., where tradition meets opportunity. Our family of properties includes the iconic La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, a private oceanfront club with world-class tennis courts and direct beach access; the inviting La Jolla Shores Hotel, a beachfront getaway beloved for its relaxed coastal charm; and the internationally acclaimed Marine Room, celebrated for its fine dining and dramatic surfside views.

These landmark destinations are cherished La Jolla institutions, built on a legacy of family values, exceptional service, and a deep commitment to our community. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a supportive and collaborative work environment, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and the chance to grow your career in a setting as inspiring as the coastline we call home. Whether you’re starting your career or ready to take it to the next level, we’re passionate about helping our employees thrive in one of California’s most beautiful destinations.

What We Offer

• Free daily meal and salad bar
• Free parking
• Benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K (based on employment status)
• Paid vacation, sick, and holiday time
• Dining discounts for employees (and up to 6 guests) at the Marine Room, The Shores Restaurant, and our Club Dining!
• Property retail shop and hotel discounts
• $500 referral bonus for referring new employees to The La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club

What We Ask

• Consistently provide professional, attentive, and genuinely friendly service
• Promote and follow LJBTC, Inc's Signature Service standards and requirements to ensure a lasting impression of exemplary service resulting in satisfied and loyal members and guests

Summary

Sells and services events at La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club, the La Jolla Shores Hotel (and restaurant), and the Marine Room. Responds to leads and executes sales proposals and contracts. Represents the venues at events and within the business community. Serves as a liaison with Banquets and the culinary team.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Salary Range: $72k-$75k plus bonus

• Achieve and exceed personal room night and catering goals (if applicable).
• Execute all events assigned
• Ensures all BEOs and resumes are completed accurately and distributed before the meetings.
• Oversee all food, beverage, setup, audiovisual, resumes, welcome letters, and Banquet Event Orders for events.
• Upsells all aspects of events to include décor and specialty items for events.
• Liaises with banquet staff in order to turnover event execution and client relationship once planning has been completed and the client is in-house.
• Orders operational supplies needed for events. Follow through of billing, delivery, serving and pickup of all items.
• Completes and follows through on all internal and external communication, including but not limited to accounting concerns, property requests, resumes and engineering requests.
• Possesses excellent interpersonal and sales-related skills for both selling and servicing events.
• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of meeting room capacities, banquet set up, audio-visual and any other pertinent details as they relate to events.
• Has extensive knowledge of food and beverage products, proper preparation and presentation of food and beverage items, including wine sales and service.
• Investigates and resolves food quality and service complaints.
• Collaborate, communicate, and participate as a team player with fellow managers.
• Meet guests for site inspections, meet with guests upon arrival and departure and provide knowledgeable information about the properties.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and stressful situations.
• Maintain a professional demeanor at all times.
• Develop and maintain positive rapport with group contacts/meeting planners and internal staff.
• Demonstrate self-confidence, energy, and enthusiasm.
• Complete any reasonable request from your supervisors.
• Consistently present a polished, professional image representing all La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club entities
• Will be self-motivated, team-oriented, ambitious, and driven for sales success.
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Participates in the evaluation of employees.
• Supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Qualification Requirements

• Four-year college degree or equivalent education/experience preferred.
• A minimum of three years of employment in a related position.

LJBTC INC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.