Executive Director of Events & Banquets

Brasada Ranch Limited; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Golf privileges

Golf lessons

Athletic club access

Discounts at venue services

Comp cabin stays

Spa treatments

Job summary

Brasada Ranch is seeking a Director of Events to lead the planning and execution of all events across a luxury resort. This senior role sits on the Executive Committee and unifies Event Planning and Banquet Operations under one strategic leader.

The ideal candidate combines planning coordination with hands‑on banquet execution, ensuring guest expectations from sales to on‑site delivery are seamless, memorable, and profitable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or related field preferred; equivalent professional experience considered.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in event planning, conference services, or catering sales at a luxury or full‑service resort.
• 3+ years of hands‑on banquet operations or Food & Beverage management experience—this dual background is essential.
• 3+ years in a senior leadership or department‑head role, with demonstrated success managing multi‑layered teams.
• Experience at a Four Diamond or higher property strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high‑performing, multi‑functional teams in a fast‑paced resort environment.
• Executive presence and communication skills, with the ability to represent the department at the leadership level and in client‑facing settings.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours as required by event and resort schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Event Planning Team, assigning events to planners based on expertise, client needs, and workload balance.
• Set clear department goals, KPIs, and service standards for all direct and indirect reports within the Events division.
• Owns operational execution of all groups and resort programming; partners with Club leadership on member programming, with clear lines on calendar, P&L, and on‑site ownership.
• Ensure timely and accurate communication between the Event Planning Team, clients, and all resort operations departments throughout the event lifecycle.
• Owns the systems and workflows that support the events business — Delphi, BEO flow, operational communication standards, and forecasting/reporting cadence.
• Collaborate with Northview Marketing and all property departments to ensure accurate and timely representation of programming across digital and on‑property channels.
• Partner with the Banquet Manager and Culinary team to drive consistent quality, timing, and presentation across all banquet service.
• Collaborate on the annual banquet budget, monthly forecasts, and operational reporting in partnership with the Hotel GM and Finance.
• Identify process improvements that reduce friction between the planning and execution handoff, improving the guest experience and operational efficiency.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Events division and all resort departments—Culinary, F&B Outlets, Club, Golf, Spa, Guest Services, Facilities, and Finance—ensuring seamless operational alignment.

Skills

Leadership

Event planning

Banquet operations

Strategic thinking

Financial acumen

Executive presence

Staff development

Vendor relations

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management

Job description

Brasada Ranch is seeking a Director of Events to lead the planning and execution of all events across a luxury resort. This senior role sits on the Executive Committee and unifies Event Planning and Banquet Operations under one strategic leader.

The ideal candidate combines planning coordination with hands‑on banquet execution, ensuring guest expectations from sales to on‑site delivery are seamless, memorable, and profitable.