Catering and Events Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily meal and salad bar

Free parking

Medical, dental, vision, 401K

Paid vacation, sick, holiday

Dining discounts for employees

Retail and hotel discounts

$500 referral bonus

Job summary

La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, Inc. is seeking an energetic events sales associate to drive catering and meeting bookings across its resort properties.

You will engage with clients, finalize proposals, and coordinate banquet services for La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, La Jolla Shores Hotel, and the Marine Room. This role emphasizes teamwork with banquet and culinary staff, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive sales approach to exceed room-night and catering goals.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree or equivalent education/experience preferred.
• A minimum of three years of employment in a related position.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stressful situations.
• Strong interpersonal and sales-related skills.
• Knowledge of meeting room capacities, banquet setup, AV basics.

Responsibilities

• Achieve and exceed personal room night and catering goals.
• Oversee all food, beverage, setup, audiovisual, and Banquet Event Orders for events.
• Upsell event décor and specialty items.
• Liaise with banquet staff to turnover event execution and client relationship.
• Meet guests for site inspections and provide knowledge about the properties.

Skills

Sales skills

Event coordination

Customer service

Communication

Education

Four-year college degree or equivalent

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.

Join our team and enjoy a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and career growth. Our perks include a free daily meal, employee discounts, and comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. We offer career growth opportunities, 401K matching, and paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday time to ensure a balanced and rewarding work experience. Explore exciting opportunities with us and become part of a team that values your success!

La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club is a fifth-generation, family-owned and operated company dedicated to the operation of a 21-acre beachside resort. The resort encompasses three properties, including the exclusive 90-room La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, the 128-room La Jolla Shores Hotel and the award-winning Marine Room restaurant. Resort amenities include 13 championship tennis courts, 5 pickleball courts, a nine-hole Par-3 golf course, two swimming pools, three oceanfront restaurants and cocktail lounges, and one of Southern California’s only private beaches.