Senior Banquet & Events Director

Troon; Millsboro (DE); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Time Off – PTO and leaves

Commissions eligibility

Descripción de la vacante

Plantation Lakes Golf and Country Club in Millsboro, DE, part of Troon, is seeking a full-time Banquet Director to lead event planning from inquiry through execution. You will work with the Food & Beverage team, culinary staff, and clients to deliver exceptional private and wedding events.

The role requires strong leadership, superb communication, and the ability to manage multiple events, schedules, and budgets, including staffing, menus, and service timelines.

Formación

• The ideal candidate will have previous experience in banquets, event coordination, hospitality, restaurant management, catering, or sales. Management or supervisory experience is strongly preferred.
• Candidates should possess excellent communication and organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously. The successful candidate must be comfortable working directly with clients while also providing hands-on leadership to the banquet team.
• Experience with event sales, contracts, banquet operations, food and beverage service, and event planning is preferred.
• This is a hospitality leadership position requiring schedule flexibility based on business and event needs. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required.
• The Banquet Director should be comfortable transitioning between administrative responsibilities, client meetings, sales activities, restaurant operations, and hands-on event execution.

Responsabilidades

• Respond to banquet and private event inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Conduct tours and meetings with prospective clients to promote event spaces, menus, and services.
• Book and coordinate weddings, private parties, corporate events, golf outings, and other functions.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients throughout the planning process.
• Prepare event details, banquet event orders, timelines, room layouts, menu selections, and other necessary documentation.
• Work closely with the culinary team to communicate menus, guest counts, dietary restrictions, allergies, service times, and special requests.
• Coordinate with Food & Beverage leadership to ensure proper staffing and operational preparation for each event.
• Assist with banquet sales and marketing efforts to increase event bookings and generate additional revenue.
• Develop relationships with members, residents, local businesses, community organizations, vendors, and prospective clients.
• Assist with promoting banquet offerings through marketing materials, community outreach, social media, and other sales opportunities.
• Oversee event setup, execution, and breakdown to ensure company and client expectations are met.
• Provide hands-on leadership during events and assist the team wherever necessary.
• Lead, direct, and support banquet servers, bartenders, captains, and other event staff.
• Ensure event spaces are properly set according to floor plans and client specifications.
• Monitor service standards, cleanliness, presentation, and overall guest satisfaction throughout events.
• Address guest or client concerns professionally and promptly.
• Ensure all event charges, additions, and changes are accurately documented and communicated.
• Assist with opening and closing responsibilities for the restaurant and clubhouse as needed.
• Serve as a Manager on Duty when scheduled and assist with normal Food & Beverage operations when necessary.
• Help ensure compliance with company policies, alcohol service requirements, food safety standards, and established operating procedures.
• Maintain organized banquet files, contracts, event calendars, deposits, guest counts, and other event-related documentation.
• Participate in Food & Beverage and operational meetings as needed.
• Follow up with clients after events and help build repeat and referral business.

Descripción del empleo

Plantation Lakes Golf and Country Club in Millsboro, DE, part of Troon, is seeking a full-time Banquet Director to lead event planning from inquiry through execution. You will work with the Food & Beverage team, culinary staff, and clients to deliver exceptional private and wedding events.

The role requires strong leadership, superb communication, and the ability to manage multiple events, schedules, and budgets, including staffing, menus, and service timelines.