Catering Coordinator

Country Club of Detroit•Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

164d•Onsite

About The Position

A Catering Coordinator performs a variety of tasks to heighten our Member’s experience at our prestigious Platinum Club. The Catering Coordinator is responsible for planning meetings, banquets and special events for Members and sponsored guests as well as assisting the Catering Director on day-to-day operations.

Requirements

Knowledge of Microsoft Suite required
Extensive knowledge of food and beverage etiquette, guest relations and service standards required.
Oral and written communication skills required
Exceptional interpersonal skills required
Basic mathematical skills to complete reports, calculate estimated event charges, determine deposits due and establish minimum revenue requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Business or related field, preferred
Minimum three years of experience in Events or Food & Beverage Service Industry, preferred
Knowledge of Jonas Software, preferred

Responsibilities

Coordination of multi-faceted events such as Member Weddings, Club Events (i.e. Tennis, Bowling, Swim, Day Camp, Golf and Bridge), Bridal Showers, Baby Showers, etc.
Collaboration with different department heads, Members, Committees, and teams to create exceptional and “best in the area” events
Development of menus, contracts, arrangements, and letters in association with social and corporate events
Preparation of accurate, detailed, and consistent Banquet Event Orders (BEO’s) and room diagrams pertinent to each planned event and in accordance to the distribution schedule established for the departments.
Supervision and assistance of event order specifications
Ability to adapt to constant changes and ability to respond accordingly and swiftly
Creation and presentation of weekly and monthly catering reports, as needed.
Knowledge of relevant industry trends (e.g. catering, wedding planning, party planning, specialty events, etc.)
Collaboration with Catering Director to create new ideas, learning opportunities, creativity, etc.
Ability to understand and implement Club rules
Assist accounting staff in execution of correct client billing.