This club uses CMAA's General Manager/Chief Operating Officer Concept.
Other Athletic Facilities
26,000 square feet of Fitness & Wellness facilities, plus a 2,500 square foot Childcare and Interactive Youth Studio.
Special Club Features
The Briar Club can be considered a Country Club without a golf course. Located in the heart of Houston, between the prestigious River Oaks and West University Neighborhoods, the Club is home to 1,400+ Member families who view the club as their sanctuary from the city.
Club is open
7
days per week,
12
months per year.
Summary
In your capacity as Director of Catering you will report directly to the General Manager. You will work in conjunction with all other food and beverage managers and Department Heads involved in special events involving the Catering Department. You will be wholly responsible for the Club’s Catering operations to include booking, billing and collections.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• CREATES WOW by: anticipating needs and wants, being prepared, being continuously enthusiastic, executing flawlessly and doing it now
• Responsible for booking, billing and collection of payment for Member and Outside Guest events.
• Meets with prospective clients to book and promote special events.
• Prepares quotes and contracts for banquet events.
• Completion and distribution of all BEOs to their appropriate departments in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the hiring, training, supervision and discipline of all Catering personnel.
• Forecasts projected annual banquet sales to be submitted to Executive Management for inclusion in the Club’s Annual Operating Budget.
• Effective management of your annual budget, including meeting forecasted projections and controlling expenses.
• Networks with industry leaders to promote event business at the Club.
• Coordinates banquet events with Executive Chef, Clubhouse Manager and Banquet Director.
• Communicates event needs to all appropriate Food & Beverage staff.
• Adheres to all the various written mandatory standards of operation, policies, procedures, manuals, memos, oral instructions, etc., all of which go to make up the essential functions of the job
• 5 + years’ experience in catering sales in a private club or similar upscale environment.
• Experience in budgeting and revenue forecasting.
• Personable, detail oriented and self- motivated.
Educational Requirements
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
The Club offers a very competitive benefits package, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
