Catering & Events Manager for Weddings & Private Functions

Shore and Country Club Incorporated; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

CMAA dues

Employee meals during shifts

Professional development

Job summary

The Shore and Country Club is seeking an experienced Catering & Events Manager to oversee sales, planning, coordination, and execution of private functions, weddings, member events, and club activities in Norwalk, CT. You will manage inquiries, proposals, contracts, menus, timelines, and on-site execution with a focus on memorable guest experiences.

You will collaborate with the Executive Chef, Club leadership, and F&B teams to grow catering business, deliver high-level service, and maintain

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in catering sales, event planning, or hospitality management; private club or luxury hospitality experience preferred.
• Proven experience managing weddings, private functions, and special events from initial booking through execution.
• Strong knowledge of banquet operations, food and beverage service, and event logistics.
• Demonstrated ability to lead event service teams and coordinate multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for private event inquiries, including weddings, celebrations, corporate functions, and member-sponsored events.
• Conduct Club tours, meet with prospective clients, prepare proposals and contracts, and secure event bookings.
• Plan menus, timelines, room layouts, décor, entertainment, audiovisual needs, and event logistics.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of BEOs, floor plans, contracts, invoices, and final billing.
• Collaborate with Club leadership and the Entertainment Committee to develop, plan, and execute the Club's annual calendar of member events.
• Lead and direct assigned event service staff, ensuring service standards and guest expectations are met.
• Coordinate with outside vendors, entertainers, rental companies, and other service providers.

Skills

Catering sales

Event planning

Hospitality management

Team leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

POS systems

Event management software

Job description

The Shore and Country Club is seeking an experienced Catering & Events Manager to oversee sales, planning, coordination, and execution of private functions, weddings, member events, and club activities in Norwalk, CT. You will manage inquiries, proposals, contracts, menus, timelines, and on-site execution with a focus on memorable guest experiences.

You will collaborate with the Executive Chef, Club leadership, and F&B teams to grow catering business, deliver high-level service, and maintain