Director of Banquets & Private Events

Southern Yacht Club; New Orleans (LA); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans, LA, seeks a Banquet & Events Director to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of all club banquets and events. You will meet clients, prepare proposals, manage timelines, and ensure AV, decor, and staffing meet standards for member functions, private parties, and regatta events.

The role collaborates with the clubhouse manager, executive chef, and banquet team to plan menus, staffing, and service levels while supervising setup, execution, and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in planning and managing banquets and events from concept to completion.
• Budgeting responsibilities, including cost control, forecasting, and profitability.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with members, clients, vendors and internal teams.
• Experience in sales related to events, including proposals and converting inquiries into bookings.
• Leadership experience in hospitality, private clubs, hotels, or catering environments.

Responsabilités

• Meet with clients to understand event needs and prepare proposals.
• Coordinate room layouts, audiovisual and decor requirements.
• Oversee budgeting, staffing, calendars, and service standards.
• Supervise event setup, execution and breakdown.
• Drive event sales and track revenue while ensuring compliance with policies and safety.

Connaissances

Event Planning

Event Management

Budgeting

Communication

Sales

Leadership

Staff Scheduling

Time Management

Event Software

POS Systems

Office Tools

Evenings Weekends

Formation

Hospitality management education

Event management training

Outils

Event management software

POS systems

Office tools (spreadsheets, word processing, email)

Description du poste

Southern Yacht Club in New Orleans, LA, seeks a Banquet & Events Director to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of all club banquets and events. You will meet clients, prepare proposals, manage timelines, and ensure AV, decor, and staffing meet standards for member functions, private parties, and regatta events.

The role collaborates with the clubhouse manager, executive chef, and banquet team to plan menus, staffing, and service levels while supervising setup, execution, and