What are the responsibilities and job description for the Private Dining Manager position at Pier Sixty Six?
Overview
South Florida’s beacon of hospitality, Pier Sixty-Six Resort is returning to Fort Lauderdale with an opening date of early 2025. From the famed superyacht marina to the iconic spires of the rotating Pier-Top lounge, a new world of elevated experiences is set to unfold around it. The lush 32-acre waterfront enclave will be home to the extraordinary luxury resort hosting 325 guest rooms, suites, and villas, plus an exclusive collection of 91 Private Resort Residences, 12 restaurants and lounges, a luxurious spa, curated pool options, and a waterfront promenade with retail and dining. Every space is impeccably designed to both inspire and relax. All are met with exceptional service and refined touches resulting in extraordinary experiences. The Resort will assemble over 600 diverse and talented Team Members to bring Pier Sixty-Six to life and create a new legacy by providing memorable experiences and stellar service to our guests and residents. We aspire to create a caring culture for our team, with state-of-the-art facilities, a first-class employee dining room, and most importantly, a focus on you as an individual, including your welfare and wellbeing. Pier Sixty-Six invites dedicated, energetic, and polished hospitality enthusiasts eager for growth and stardom to join our team and enjoy highly competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and a culture that honors and respects you.
We currently have an opportunity for a well-rounded and seasoned Private Dining Manager to join our Pier Sixty-Six Resort opening team!
The Private Dining Manager works across disciplines to deliver an exceptional experience and is accountable for the overall success of private dining experience. Exhibits excellent communication and follow up with all inquiries among all dining outlets. Works to continually improve guest satisfaction while maximizing financial performance in all areas of responsibility.
Reporting to the Director of Events, you will manage full circle booking and planning for private dining reservations by collaborating with the food and beverage leaders and operators.
Responsibilities
- Respond to large party inquiries for all restaurants. Groups of 12 or more, full and partial buy outs.
- Track inquiry demand, forecast monthly, collaborate with individual restaurant General Managers and Chef’s to determine goals, minimums and rental guidelines
- Work with clients (internal or external) to plan and execute event
- Confirm availability
- Reserve space
- Liaise with restaurant team to design event (menu planning, beverage, etc.)
- Contract event, collect deposit, prepare final billing
- Coordinate décor, entertainment, personalized options for client based on outlet guidelines
- Collaborate with Director of Lifestyle and other leaders on resort-wide initiatives and in house events.
- Generate restaurant event order “REO”, distribute, attend Event Order Meeting as required
- Greet client upon arrival to ensure all expectations are met and turn over to restaurant GM for execution
- Follow up post event with thank you, close billing, encourage to return
- Responsibilities may change throughout 2025 as the resort develops best practices, programming schedule and more.
Qualifications
- 2- 5 years of hospitality experience, preferably in food and beverage
- Strong knowledge of Delphi.fdc, Social Tables, Reserve, OpenTable, Agilisys, InfoGenesis (preferred, not required)
- Excellent communication skills and a strong, innovative mindset.
- Knowledge of Forbes service standards
- Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Wine, spirit knowledge and service training knowledge.
As a valued member of the CoralTree team, you'll receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Group medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
- Participation in a pre-tax flexible benefit plan for healthcare and dependent care reimbursement
- An employee assistance program
- Paid time off/sick time
- Participation in a 401(k) plan with a company match
- Complimentary team member meals
- Complimentary room nights at CoralTree Hospitality managed properties
Join us in creating unforgettable experiences for our guests, building vibrant communities, and shaping the future of travel and hospitality. #piersixtysixresort
