What are the responsibilities and job description for the Event & Wedding Specialist/Planner position at Houston Racquet Club?
Description
FLSA Status – Non-Exempt
Job Summary
Minimum Requirements
FLSA Status – Non-Exempt
Job Summary
- Assist members and guests plan special catered functions that meet their ideal and special needs. Interact closely with Club Events & Catering Manager to ensure financial goals (revenues & costs) and all internal deadlines are met.
- Assisting the event planning team with all banquet-based events. The Event & Wedding Specialist/Planner is responsible for completing tasks assigned to them by the Club Events & Catering Manager as well as the Service Manager. The position works daily with the Club Events & Catering Manager as well the Service Manager, ensuring the club’s service standards are being communicated.
- Responsible for management of Banquet facilities in the manner most pleasing to members and their guests. Assure a high standard of appearance, hospitality and service in personnel and cleanliness of all dining areas. Supervise and train banquet staff. Manage within budgetary restraints.
- Because of the fluctuating demands of the Club’s operations, it may be necessary for each employee to perform a multitude of different functions; therefore, as an essential part of your job, you will be expected to help others when the occasion arises, just as other employees are expected to help you. Accordingly, you may be expected to perform other tasks as needed or as directed.
- Proven experience in the Events, Hospitality or Food & Beverage industry.
- Experience in the Country Club industry is preferred.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and mentor a diverse team.
- Exceptional culinary skills with a passion for innovation and excellence.
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
- Competitive pay and benefits package.
- Opportunities for career advancement within a supportive and collaborative environment.
- Access to exclusive club amenities and events.
- Be part of a dedicated team that values work-life balance and professional growth.
Minimum Requirements
- Education – High School Diploma or GED.
- Language Skills – English
- Physical Requirements
- Stand – More than three quarters of the time.
- Walk – More than three quarters of the time.
- Sit – Less than one quarter of the time.
- Use hands/fingers to handle/feel – More than three quarters of the time.
- Reach with hands/arms - More than three quarters of the time.
- Climb or balance – Less than one quarter of the time.
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl – Less than one quarter of the time.
- Talk/hear – More than three quarters of the time.
- Taste/smell – Less than one quarter of the time.
- Weight Lifted/force exerted – must be able to lift 25 pounds.
- Visual Requirements – Must be able to see.
- Work Environment –
- Wet or humid conditions – Half of the time.
- Work near moving mechanical parts – More than three quarters of the time.
- Work in high precarious places – Never
- Fumes or airborne particles – Never
- Toxic or caustic chemicals – Never
- Outdoor weather conditions – Half of the time.
- Risk of electrical shock – Half of the time.
