BANQUETS MANAGER

Farmington Country Club•Charlottesville, VA

2d•$80,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Farmington Country Club presents an exciting opportunity for the right individual to join our high-volume and fast-paced Food and Beverage team as the Event Operations Manager. Our Event Operations team consistently delivers exceptional service and execution for a wide range of member events—from intimate gatherings to large-scale club functions—ensuring each experience is seamless, polished, and memorable. The ideal candidate has management experience in a high-volume club, resort, hotel, or event-driven environment and thrives in a fast-paced setting that requires strong organization, leadership, and attention to detail. They are passionate about hospitality, service excellence, and creating elevated, personalized experiences for members and their guests. Event Operations at Farmington Country Club plays a central role in bringing the club’s social calendar to life. The team oversees the execution of private events, club-hosted functions, holiday celebrations, and large-scale signature events across multiple venues on property. Each event space offers a unique atmosphere and service style, requiring adaptability and a keen understanding of varying member expectations. The Event Operations team works closely with culinary, beverage, and service teams to deliver cohesive, high-quality experiences, ensuring every event reflects the club’s standards of excellence.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of similar, supervisory experience in a restaurant, resort, hotel, or club environment
Experience managing similar volume levels and a large team of line level staff and assistant managers
Demonstrated ability to provide outstanding customer service
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work well in a team
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Word, Excel, and Outlook)
High level of proficiency in Point of Sale, Time and Attendance and Inventory applications
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively in a high-paced environment
Must be able to walk and stand for eight hours consecutively
Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds

Nice To Haves

College degree in Hospitality Management or Business preferred
Advanced knowledge of beverage and wine service; beverage certifications preferred

Responsibilities

Hire, train, and lead the Event service team of 30+ employees and 4 assistant managers
Work with the Director of Food and Beverage to articulate a department vision that aligns with the vision for the Club
Develop annual department and individual goals and take responsibility for their achievement
Participate in the development of the annual budget for the department and ensure that all budgeted objectives are met
Manage event service, to maintain high standards of quality
Maintain active floor presence throughout the event, greeting host and being readily available for their needs
Work with the Beverage Manager to ensure that event beverage service program goals are met, including setup standards, TIPS training, controls, monthly inventory, requisitions, and adherence to state liquor laws
Ensure service consistency
Manage staff schedules and monitor time and attendance policy
Develop and implement service training programs and materials
Conduct staff performance reviews
Ensure the proper completion of checklists
Ensure that event service areas are clean, safe, and sanitary at all times
Provide accurate and timely information for the billing process
Participate in daily meetings with event service and event kitchen staff
Participate in weekly banquet/catering meetings
Participate in regular meetings with the Director of Food and Beverage
Develop and implement employee incentive programs that create teamwork and achievement of goals
Promote and demonstrate strong interdepartmental relations
Serve on the Club’s Safety Committee and Closing Manger on Duty rotation