Events Manager

Genesis Distribution; Springfield (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltusrol Golf Club is seeking an energetic hospitality professional to join us as Event Operations Manager. This role leads the operational execution of Club and private events, ensuring seamless, memorable experiences for members and guests.

Reporting to the Clubhouse Manager with a dotted-line to the Director of Events, you will personally lead most events, coach staff, and collaborate with Events and Culinary to deliver outstanding service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or related field; progressive hospitality experience considered.
• Minimum three years in private club, luxury hotel/resort, or high-end catering event operations.
• Demonstrated banquet or event operations experience including staffing and timing.
• Experience training and coaching service employees in a luxury environment.
• Strong understanding of luxury event service with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the operational execution and overall success of Club and private events, regardless of the F&B leader assigned to a function.
• Personally lead most events, with responsibility for setup, readiness, service execution, timing, presentation, member and guest experience, and breakdown.
• Lead major Club events, weddings and significant functions while delegating responsibilities to F&B managers and other leaders.
• Partner with the Clubhouse Manager to anticipate event leadership and coverage needs during concurrent events.
• Prepare and hold Managers, Captains and supervisors accountable to event execution standards when leading functions.
• Maintain a highly visible presence during events, monitoring service, presentation, timing and flow.
• Collaborate with Events and Culinary to ensure plans and displays come together in the member/guest experience.
• Lead, coach and develop banquet service employees through training and feedback.
• Evaluate and strengthen banquet service standards and practices in partnership with the Clubhouse Manager.
• Anticipate and resolve operational challenges calmly and discreetly.
• Conduct post-event follow-up and identify opportunities to improve future events.
• During low activity periods, focus on training and preparation for the upcoming season.

Skills

Hospitality management

Event operations

Staff training

Coaching leadership

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or related field

Job description

Founded in 1895, just minutes from New York City in northern New Jersey, Baltusrol Golf Club remains true to its founder Louis Keller’s bold vision to create a world class golf club befitting America’s leading city. Baltusrol’s two championship golf courses, both ranked among the top 100 in America by several major publications, have played distinguished roles on the national golf stage since their creation by architect A.W. Tillinghast. The Club has hosted 19 major championships in its history, and will again welcome the world’s best golfers when it hosts the 2029 PGA Championship. In 2014, Baltusrol was designated a National Historic Landmark in recognition of its legacy in American golf.

Over the course of its 128-year history, Baltusrol has also distinguished itself as an international leader in hospitality. In 2019, the clubhouse at Baltusrol was recognized as one of the greatest classic clubhouses in America by Golf Digest. Baltusrol has been ranked the #2 Platinum Golf Club in America by Club Leaders Forum since 2019, and was ranked the #5 Platinum Golf & Country Club in the World in 2026-27.

Club is open 6 days per week, 12 months per year.

Age of Club: 131

Number of Members: 1525

Average Age of Members: 55

Gross Dollar Volume: $35,800,000.00

This club uses CMAA’s General Manager/Chief Operating Officer Concept.

Golf Facilities

• 18 hole course, par 72, designed by AW Tillinghast
• 18 hole course, par 72, designed by AW Tillinghast

Dining Facilities

• 1 Grill Room that seats 78
• 1 Main Dining Room that seats 32
• 1 Terrace that seats 200
• 1 Eldridge Room that seats 16
• 1 Tillinghast Room that seats 40
• 1 Veranda (Outdoor) that seats 36
• 1 Greenside Patio (Outdoor) that seats 66
• 1 Mixed Patio that seats 28
• 1 Men’s Locker Room Bar that seats 76

We offer 9 different venues for dining at Baltusrol. We utilize outdoor space for casual dining during the golf season (April-October) in addition to a newly renovated Grill Room for additional casual dining. From formal dining to casual dining, indoor to outdoor, we have a venue that fits any/all member needs.

Date Posted

10/13/2026

Job Title

Event Operations Manager

Job Description

Baltusrol Golf Club is seeking an energetic, detail-oriented hospitality professional to join our team as Event Operations Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for a rising leader in private club, luxury hospitality, banquet, or event operations who is ready to take greater ownership of the event experience while continuing to grow as a hospitality professional.

Reporting to the Clubhouse Manager, with a dotted-line relationship to the Director of Events, the Event Operations Manager (EOM) is responsible for the operational execution and overall success of all Club and private events, translating event plans into seamless, polished and memorable experiences for members and guests.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the operational execution and overall success of Club and private events, regardless of the F&B leader assigned to an individual function.
• Personally lead most events, with responsibility for setup, readiness, service execution, timing, presentation, member and guest experience, and breakdown.
• Lead major Club events, weddings and significant functions while effectively delegating responsibilities to F&B Managers, Captains and other leaders and maintaining accountability for the overall result.
• Partner with the Clubhouse Manager to anticipate event leadership and management coverage needs, particularly when multiple events are operating concurrently.
• Prepare and hold Managers, Captains and supervisors accountable to established event execution and service standards when they are assigned to lead functions.
• Maintain a highly visible presence during events, engaging with members and guests while continuously monitoring service, presentation, timing and event flow.
• Collaborate closely with Events and Culinary to ensure event plans, food presentation, timing, displays and service methods come together cohesively in the member and guest experience.
• Lead, coach and develop banquet service employees through training, pre-shifts, real-time feedback and consistent reinforcement of standards.
• Evaluate and strengthen banquet service standards, procedures and operating practices in partnership with the Clubhouse Manager.
• Anticipate and resolve operational challenges calmly, quickly and discreetly.
• Conduct post-event follow-up and use observations, member feedback and employee input to identify opportunities to improve future events.
• During periods of reduced event activity, focus on training, operational improvements, preparation for the upcoming season and support of major Club event planning.

Candidate Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an outgoing, warm and energetic hospitality professional who thrives in the pace of live events and genuinely enjoys being visible with members, guests and employees.

The ideal candidate notices the details others miss, has high standards for service and presentation, and is equally comfortable personally leading an event or coaching another leader to execute it successfully. They should be creative and aesthetically minded, calm when plans change, passionate about developing others, and motivated by the opportunity to make each event better than the last.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Event Management or a related field preferred; equivalent progressive hospitality experience considered.
• Minimum three years of progressive experience in a private club, luxury hotel/resort, high-end catering or comparable event/hospitality operation; private club experience preferred.
• Demonstrated banquet or event operations experience, including staffing, setup, service execution, timing and breakdown; supervisory or management experience strongly preferred.
• Experience training and coaching service employees in a high-standard hospitality environment.
• Strong understanding of luxury event service with exceptional attention to detail and a strong aesthetic sense for event presentation.
• Proven ability to lead, coach and hold teams accountable while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships across departments.

This position is ideal for a hospitality professional who is ready to take the next step in their career and wants the opportunity to own an important part of the member experience, develop people and help shape how an event operation continues to evolve.

This posting provides an overview of the position. A complete job description, including additional responsibilities and position requirements, will be shared with candidates during the interview process.