Catering & Events Manager

Join Our Team as a Catering & Events Manager at Desert Mountain Club!

Are you passionate about creating unforgettable events in a breathtaking setting? Desert Mountain Club, one of North America’s premier private country clubs, is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Catering & Events Manager to join our exceptional team!

In this role, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, organizing, and executing all club-sponsored and private catered events—delivering a world-class experience at every touchpoint. You will ensure that every event reflects the highest standards of excellence and aligns with Desert Mountain Club’s core values, mission, and vision. Events include, but are not limited to, golf tournaments, member social gatherings, private celebrations, and in-house functions.

The ideal candidate is a true team player with a collaborative spirit and a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences. This individual will possess:

Outstanding communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving

A keen eye for detail and the ability to anticipate needs before they arise

A strong floor presence and a hands-on attitude, always ready to support the team

The ability to build and maintain strong, positive relationships with members, guests, and colleagues

Qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years of food and beverage leadership experience in catering and events within a private club or luxury hotel environment

At least 1 year of catering sales experience

Proven ability to manage multiple events with poise, professionalism, and precision

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

BENEFITS

Join a top 10, 5-Star Platinum Club of America and be a part of an exciting, challenging, and rewarding experience PLUS enjoy excellent benefits:

Competitive pay

Time Off - PTO and Sick Pay

Annual Education Scholarship

Professional Development Scholarship

Tuition Reimbursement

Mentorship Program

Internships

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Medical FSA and Dependent Care FSA

FREE onsite medical clinic for all employees & their dependents

FREE employee meals during shifts or meal stipend

FREE golf and tennis

Rosetta Stone

Matching Retirement 401K Plan

Retail discounts

Pet insurance

We believe our teammates are our greatest asset and are committed to fostering a culture of care, respect, and positivity with a sincere focus on the safety, health, and professional growth of every teammate. If you’re looking to join an incredible team, then Desert Mountain is the place for you!

JOB DETAILS

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.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:

Exposed to extreme cold (non-weather) and extreme heat (non-weather) – Occasionally

Required to be on feet for long periods of time.

Required to work days, nights, weekends and holidays.

Required to push, pull, lift, carry and/or move up to 50 pounds – Frequently

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OUR COMPANY

Desert Mountain Club is one of the finest private residential communities in the world featuring world-class golf, indulgent amenities, and curated experiences. It is a private country club open to on and offsite property residents 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 plus banquets

An award-winning spa and fitness center

Spectacular swim and tennis facility

Dozens of hiking and biking trails

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