Wedding & Banquet Coordinator

BallenIsles Country Club

5d•$27 - $30

About The Position

Sparrow’s Point Country Club is excited to announce an exceptional career opportunity for a Wedding & Banquet Coordinator! We’re seeking a polished, organized, and service‑driven professional who thrives in a hospitality environment and takes pride in creating unforgettable experiences. Summary Directs and oversees the wedding and banquet department. Responsible for seeking new business, ensuring return business, and overseeing planning and execution of weddings and events. Creates memorable member/guest moments while maximizing facility revenue and profitability. Qualified candidates will be highly focused on delivering superior service and ensuring every event reflects the quality and elegance of our club.

Requirements

Associate’s degree (AA) and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience managing personnel.
Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates may be required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English).
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and POS systems.
40% Admin 60% Event Execution.
Extensive knowledge of beer, wine & spirits and current food trends in the industry.
Excellent leadership ability including skills to communicate and express ideas and directives clearly to associates.
Extremely organized and detail oriented.
ServSafe Certified Food Manager (Food & Alcohol) or TIPS equivalent.

Nice To Haves

1 year wedding/banquet experience.
Tripleseat experience.
Experience working in Canva.

Responsibilities

Leads the daily operation of the banquets department by ensuring delivered execution meets agreed obligations of the club and clients.
Monitors business volume forecast and plans accordingly in areas of manpower, productivity, costs and other expenses.
Ensures proper management of all catered events, including, but not limited to: sales, marketing, planning, merchandising, servicing, and corresponding administrative procedures.
Prepares, implements, and compiles data for various reports such as Annual Sales Plan, Competitive Price set, Monthly Catering Report, Annual Goals, Forecasts, and other reports as directed.
Develops new ideas for theme events in conjunction with the Sales and Marketing, Recreation, Food and Beverage, Golf, and Membership departments.
Contracts banquets, catering, and corresponding recreational activities.
Works with Food & Beverage department to develop wedding banquet menus, pricing, and revenue minimums using current and competitive data.
Participates in pre-event presentations, property tours, and customer meetings.
Ensures accurate and timely invoicing for all services rendered.
Implements policies and procedures for the Banquets Department, including compliance of all company standards relating to quality of products and services.
Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, planning, assigning, and directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding, and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Manages department members that may include but is not limited to any banquet staff such as: Coordinators, Captains and Banquet Servers.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Assures that effective orientation and training are given to each new associate. Develops ongoing training programs and tests for comprehension.