Club Details
The Shore and Country Club
220 Gregory Blvd
Norwalk, CT 06855
Unique Club/Facility Details
Founded in 1908, The Shore and Country Club is a family-oriented waterfront club on Norwalk Harbor with 475 memberships. Its focal points are the 25-yard freshwater pool, children’s pool, two sanded beaches, eight har-tru tennis courts, four pickleball courts, a 98-slip marina, a beach house that offers three open-air dining areas facing the beach; the facilities at the beach house also contains modern changing rooms, locker rooms, showers, and family changing rooms. The Club offers several Jr. programs. In addition, the SCC provides a 24,000+ square foot clubhouse with a ballroom accommodating up to 200 guests, two dining rooms, a bar, and multiple administrative offices.
The Club's character is shaped not only by its traditions and beautiful surroundings, but by the people who bring it to life and the care they put into every experience.
Club is open
5
days per week,
9
months per year.
Age of Club: 118
Number of Members: 475
Average Age of Members: 52
Club Ownership: Member-Owned
Gross Dollar Volume: $7,200,000.00
Annual Dues Volume: $3,900,000.00
Annual Food Sales: $1,700,000.00
Annual Beverage Sales: $900,000.00
This club uses CMAA's General Manager/Chief Operating Officer Concept.
Other Athletic Facilities
98-Slip Marina
Job Details
Date Posted
10/29/2026
Job Title
Catering and Events Manager
Job Description
The Shore and Country Club is seeking an experienced, organized, and hospitality-driven Catering & Events Manager to oversee the sales, planning, coordination, and execution of private functions, weddings, member events, and Club-sponsored activities.
This highly visible management position is responsible for the entire event experience, from initial inquiry and booking through planning and execution. The ideal candidate is a polished and engaging hospitality professional who combines strong organizational skills, creativity, attention to detail, and a genuine passion for connecting with people.
Working closely with the Clubhouse Manager, Executive Chef, Entertainment Committee, and Food & Beverage team, this individual will play an important role in growing catering business, enhancing the Club's social calendar, and creating memorable experiences for members and guests.
Reports to: Clubhouse Manager
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary contact for private event inquiries, including weddings, celebrations, corporate functions, and member-sponsored events.
- Conduct Club tours, meet with prospective clients, prepare proposals and contracts, and secure event bookings.
- Manage all aspects of event planning, including menus, timelines, room layouts, décor, entertainment, audiovisual needs, and event logistics.
- Ensure accurate and timely preparation of BEOs, floor plans, contracts, invoices, and final billing.
- Collaborate with Club leadership and the Entertainment Committee to develop, plan, and execute the Club's annual calendar of member events and social activities.
- Take an active, hands-on role in bringing events to life, creating a fun, welcoming, and engaging atmosphere that encourages member participation and connection.
- Work closely with the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage management team on menu development, pricing, service expectations, and event logistics.
- Serve as the primary on-site manager during assigned events, overseeing setup, timing, service coordination, and overall execution.
- Lead and direct assigned event service staff, ensuring service standards, event timelines, and guest expectations are consistently met. Employee scheduling remains the responsibility of Food & Beverage management.
- Coordinate with outside vendors, entertainers, rental companies, and other service providers.
- Maintain clear and timely communication with members, event hosts, and all departments involved in event execution.
- Monitor catering revenue, event expenses, bookings, and financial performance, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and grow business.
- Build strong relationships with members and event hosts, ensuring personalized service and exceptional experiences.
- Review event feedback and identify opportunities to continually improve programming, service, and overall event execution.
- Perform other appropriate responsibilities as assigned by Club management.
Candidate Qualifications
- Minimum of 2–4 years of experience in catering sales, event planning, or hospitality management; private club or luxury hospitality experience preferred.
- Proven experience managing weddings, private functions, and special events from initial booking through execution.
- Strong knowledge of banquet operations, food and beverage service, and event logistics.
- Demonstrated ability to lead event service teams and coordinate multiple departments.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple events and priorities simultaneously.
- Professional, outgoing, and relationship-focused, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience preparing BEOs, contracts, proposals, event diagrams, and billing.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, POS systems, and event management software.
- Ability to remain calm, adaptable, and solution-oriented in a fast-paced environment.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to stand, walk, and move throughout the Club's indoor and outdoor facilities for extended periods, as well as occasionally bend, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs. Must be able to navigate event spaces and assist with event setup and breakdown as needed.
Educational Requirements
Date Position Available
12/1/2026
Salary Range
$70,000.00
to
$84,999.00
Other Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid Time Off.
- Club Management Association of America (CMAA) National and Local Chapter dues.
- Complimentary employee meals during shifts.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
- Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
This is a full-time, year-round management position requiring flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and special events based on the Club's calendar.
The Club is fully closed, excluding administrative offices, from January through mid-March, providing opportunities for a hybrid work schedule during the off-season.
If you are passionate about hospitality, enjoy building relationships, and take pride in creating exceptional events, we invite you to apply and become part of The Shore and Country Club team.
Please send resumes to:
Human Resources
220 Gregory Blvd
Norwalk, CT 06855
PHONE: 203-838-7507
employment@shorecc.com
