Bay Harbor Golf Club Events Manager

Boyne Resorts•Petoskey, MI

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Bay Harbor Golf Club is a Boyne Resorts property nestled on the shoreline of Lake Michigan. It is a place and experience that is Exactly Like Nothing Else . Some perks of working seasonally for Bay Harbor Golf Club include: A free Golf Pass and Ski Pass for both you and your family Free Adventure Center privileges at both The Highlands and Boyne Mountain Up to 50% off at the various Boyne Resorts Restaurants 30% off Spa treatments at the Inn at Bay Harbor and Boyne Mountain Free Passes to Avalanche Bay Water Park at Boyne Mountain Discounts on Boyne Resorts lodging for Friends and Family The Events Manager is a summer seasonal position at the Bay Harbor Golf Club. Plans, Directs, and Executes the overall strategy for Bay Harbor Golf Club Member events, Weddings, and Corporate Events. Defines the staff goals, success metrics and provides leadership for the events department. Implements best practices and develops event standards, policies and procedures. Reviews event contracts, and has overall responsibility for ensuring events run smoothly and client's expectations are exceeded. Events team also promotes for small meetings, and social events for golf guests. Candidate must be available all shifts and days including weekends and holidays especially during the peak summer season.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelors Degree in a related field
Must have 5+ years experience in event planning with 3+ years at a manager or director level

Responsibilities

Oversee and assist a team of Event Managers that coordinate and execute groups and events as contracted by the group sales team
Create, plan, and execute internal event activations and VIP events offered at the resort
Communicate verbally and through BEO and standard cover sheet documents to the Food and Beverage Team & Events Team
Be an ambassador for customer service
Ensure high quality service standards are maintained through continuous reviews of processes and procedures
Plan for long term development and success of the events/banquet/catering department
Work with F&B management and culinary team to assist in menu development for overall group food and beverage offerings
Contribute to the planning of future event spaces based on resort and industry standards
Develop, train, and support Event Managers to succeed in their roles
Recruits, manages and schedules event set up, banquet servers, bartender, events captain and support staff roles
Recruits, manages and trains event interns
Develops and maintains good, working relationships with Boyne Group Sales Team
Source and track quotes to recommend purchase needs of the events department based on resort and industry standards
Monthly and seasonal inventory and ordering event wares, linens, uniforms and supplies
Conduct on-site inspections and tours of facilities with prospective clients.
Works one-on-one with various meeting planners and group contacts to determine group needs and activities.
Administrator, programmer, maintains the Marriott CI/TY system for department
Maintain key systems within the department by performing system audits, updates of pricing and offering details