Senior Banquet & Events Director

Big Canyon Country Club; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Canyon Country Club in Newport Beach, CA seeks a seasoned Banquet and Club Event leader to drive private events and member dining experiences. You will partner with F&B leadership to set strategic direction, manage staff training, budgeting and quality standards, and ensure flawless execution of all events.

The role demands strong hospitality instincts and hands-on leadership in a prestigious club setting.

Qualifications

• Computer literate; proficient with POS systems and Microsoft Office.
• Strong verbal/written communication; extensive Food & Beverage knowledge; working knowledge of state liquor laws.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver training programs, and to lead a multi-tiered team.

Responsibilities

• Leads Banquet Manager, Captains and staff to deliver genuine hospitality and overall event success.
• Collaborates with Catering team to monitor trends and develop member events.
• Handles member/guest incidents and advises on corrective action.
• Builds and owns department budget; monitors performance and billing.
• Establishes and enforces SOPs for sales and cost controls; trains staff on standards.
• Directly supervises and coaches the Banquet Manager and Captains on service and grooming.

Skills

POS systems

Microsoft Office

Food & Beverage knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management or related field

Job description

Big Canyon Country Club in Newport Beach, CA seeks a seasoned Banquet and Club Event leader to drive private events and member dining experiences. You will partner with F&B leadership to set strategic direction, manage staff training, budgeting and quality standards, and ensure flawless execution of all events.

The role demands strong hospitality instincts and hands-on leadership in a prestigious club setting.