Banquet Event Manager

Austin Country Club in Austin, TX is calling all self-motivated leaders to join our hospitality team as a full-time Banquet Event Manager.

We are a tradition-rich, private country club known for the quality of our membership and for providing service that exceeds expectations. We pay our Banquet Event Managers a competitive wage of $18/hour, plus a service charge. With the service charge, wages are typically between $19 - $33/hour.

Our full-time event management team also enjoys great benefits.

• health insurance
• paid time off (PTO)
• a 401(k) with up to a 4% match after one year of employment
• life insurance

Additionally, our hospitality team receives paid holidays, uniforms, free meals during working hours, and participation in wellness programs.

• paid holidays
• uniforms
• free meals during working hours
• participation in wellness programs

Plus, we make it easy to apply with our initial quick mobile-optimized application.

Founded in 1899, Austin Country Club is one of the oldest existing clubs in Texas and home to Harvey Penick, one of the greatest golf instructors who ever lived. As a private, family-oriented club that is rich in tradition, we are known for the quality of our membership and unmatched customer service that exceeds expectations. We are located along the banks of the Colorado River with Austin's iconic Pennybacker Bridge as our backdrop.

Spanning over 180 acres of hill country vistas and canyon views in Davenport Ranch, our property is just 10 miles west of downtown Austin.

As one of the oldest and finest clubs in the south, we know that a great experience starts with great people. We have a tradition of excellence not only with club history but also with our team members. Our work environment is fast-paced, collaborative, flexible, and mission-oriented. To show our appreciation for all that our employees do, we offer generous perks as well as competitive, comparable compensation and professional development opportunities to help them gain valuable skills for their careers.

Ask yourself:
Do you have excellent verbal and written communication skills? Can you balance multiple tasks while demonstrating good time management in a fast-paced environment? Are you able to effectively lead and motivate a team of other staff members? Can you maintain a friendly and professional demeanor even in stressful situations? Are you able to put your best foot forward and present yourself in a clean and professional manner?

This full-time event management position with our country club works a flexible schedule that typically includes irregular hours such as nights, weekends, and holidays.

As a Banquet Event Manager with our hospitality team, you are responsible for supervising and managing events at our country club to ensure that they run smoothly. Your tasks include managing your staff while prioritizing the comfort and safety of our guests. You set up and manage staff shifts and timetables as well as schedule the necessary training for skills such as customer service and serving etiquette that your staff needs to succeed.

When managing event setup, you run the floor as well as coordinate the food and beverage service by liaising with our kitchen staff to make sure everything is accurate.

In addition, you monitor our inventory to check that we have the necessary supplies, equipment, and furniture that are needed to successfully run an event. Using your excellent customer service skills, you tend to any requests, questions, or complaints that guests bring to you and work to resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner. At all times, you make sure that our venue and facilities are kept clean and…