Club Details

Desert Mountain Club Inc.

10550 E Desert Hills Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85262


This club uses CMAA's General Manager/Chief Operating Officer Concept.
Age of Club Number of Members Average Age of Members Club Ownership
37 2300 64 Member-Owned
Gross Dollar Volume Annual Dues Volume Annual Food Sales Annual Beverage Sales
$107,840,000.00 $32,000,000.00 $9,000,000.00 $8,800,000.00

Golf Facilities

  • 18 hole course, par 72, designed by Renegade - Jack Nicklaus
  • 18 hole course, par 72, designed by Apache - Jack Nicklaus
  • 18 hole course, par 72, designed by Cochise - Jack Nicklaus
  • 18 hole course, par 72, designed by Geronimo - Jack Nicklaus
  • 18 hole course, par 72, designed by Chiricahua - Jack Nicklaus
  • 18 hole course, par 72, designed by Outlaw - Jack Nicklaus
  • 18 hole course, par 54, designed by Seven - Bill Brownlee and Wendell Pickett
Only private community worldwide with six Jack Nicklaus signature golf courses. In addition, a par 54 executive course.

Tennis Facilities

  • 1 outdoor lighted Grass courts
  • 5 outdoor lighted Har-Tru courts
  • 3 outdoor lighted Hard courts
Nine USTA-regulation courts including Arizona's only stadium grass court, five clay courts and three two-toned green on green hard courts.

Swimming Facilities

  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Outdoor
The Sonoran Clubhouse features two year-round heated pools; a waveless lap pool for adults, a resort-style family pool as well as an outdoor jacuzzi.

Other Athletic Facilities

Dining Facilities

  • 4 Casual Dining Room
  • 2 Formal Dining Room
  • 1 Men's Grill
  • 1 Snack Bar
  • 5 Lounge/Bar
  • 1 Private Function Room

Special Club Features

Desert Mountain Club is one of the finest private residential communities in the world featuring world-class golf, indulgent amenities, and curated experiences. Located in the elevated foothills of the beautiful Sonoran Desert in North Scottsdale, Arizona, the club spans across 8,000 acres featuring -

  • Seven signature golf courses (six of which are Jack Nicklaus & a par 54 championship course)
  • Seven distinctive clubhouses – each with its own unique restaurant
  • Ten food and beverage outlets (includes the seven restaurants)
  • An award-winning spa and fitness center
  • Spectacular swim and tennis facility
  • Dozens of hiking and biking trails

If you’re looking to join an incredible team, then Desert Mountain is the place for you!

Club is open 7 days per week, 12 months per year.

Job Details

Date Posted

9/3/2024

Job Title

Catering & Events Manager at Desert Mountain Club

Brief Job Description

Join the Catering & Events team at one of the largest, most beautiful, and top private country clubs in North America, Desert Mountain Club, as a Catering & Events Manager!

In this role, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, organizing, and executing all club and private catered events while providing a world-class experience. Ensure all Desert Mountain standards, policies, and procedures align with DMC's core values, mission, and vision. The events include but are not limited to golf tournaments, member social events, and in-house functions.

  • Must have a valid driver’s license with no traffic violations within the last 3 years.

Candidate Qualifications

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for planning & coordinating catered functions (club, member, golf, tennis, fitness, The Ranch, marketing) and special events, including menus/presentation, equipment needs, entertainment, linens, flowers, and decor.
  • Communicate with Clubhouse Managers for all of DMC’s Clubhouses regarding On and Off property events.
  • Inspects the set-up of all catering functions at each location prior to the event.
  • Assist members /guests with all aspects of event planning to include, but not limited to, menu selections, décor, linens, floral, timeline, entertainment, transportation, lodging, with timely and thorough communication.
  • Responsible for proactively driving catering and events business. Maintain and increase department revenues by upselling high margin items to maximize profitability while ensuring proper pricing.    
  • Update approved DM vendor list.
  • Ensure contracts, deposits, temp account application, member sponsor forms, credit applications are all properly filled out and distributed to all necessary departments, as well as in clients file.
  • Meet with members/guests and vendors to tour available function sites and plan events.
  • Prompt and effective verbal and written communication with the membership and all involved departments concerning catered functions to include a detailed overview and timeline (Banquet Event Order) of each upcoming event.
  • In coordination with Cochise/Geronimo Clubhouse Managers, fill out each club event P&L's and monitor financial results/assesses the profitability of each event.
  • Coordination of rentals and décor for assigned functions.
  • Coordinate wedding rehearsals and assist wedding coordinator if one has been hired.
  • Meet with banquet kitchen staff to coordinate and facilitate "'special menus".
  • Coding of invoices for all vendors to ensure payment is made in a timely fashion.
  • Timely member billing and follow up with all hosts quickly after events occur.
  • Catering filing system for current, upcoming, and past events.
  • Stay up to date of the current menus for Banquets and restaurants.
  • Maintain master function calendar for all club activities. All revisions to be made promptly and communicated with all departments to ensure accuracy and avoid double bookings.       
  • Keeping abreast of trends and developments in the industry, such as menus, trends in consumer tastes and management issues.

Click the following link to see addition details of the position and apply: https://phe.tbe.taleo.net/phe01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=SP4QDK&cws=37&rid=1266

Educational Requirements

The ideal candidate will be the ultimate team player with outstanding communication skills, keen eye for detail, and an exceptional talent for anticipating needs. This individual must have a strong floor presence, willingness to jump in and help, and be able to build and maintain strong relationships with others. 2 years of food and beverage leadership experience in catering and events in a private club or hotel is required. A minimum of 1 year of catering sales experience is required. 

Date Position Available

07/29/2024

Other Benefits

BENEFITS

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • FREE onsite medical clinic to all employees & their dependents
  • FREE employee meals during shifts 
  • FREE golf and tennis
  • Paid Time Off
  • Matching 401K 
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Retail discounts 
  • Pet insurance
  • Clothing Allowance
  • Yearly Bonus
  • The Club will financially support your reasonable requests for professional association memberships each year, i.e. CMAA.

Please send resumes to:

Alex Rodriguez
Recruiter
10550 E Desert Hills Dr
Scottsdale, AZ 85262
PHONE: 4805954024
Apply Online
arodriguez@desertmt.com

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