Events & Catering Manager

Who We Are

The Club at Mediterra is a premier, member owned, residential club located in southwest Florida. The 1,700-acre community and Club have earned a reputation and has been acknowledged as one of the finest in the country. The active membership enjoys Club amenities that includes two championship, Tom Fazio designed golf courses, a learning center, a beach club, spa and fitness center, and bocce, tennis and pickleball courts. 

Beyond its acclaim for world class golf, the Club has been nationally and globally recognized as a Top 50 Platinum Club of America, a Distinguished Emerald Club and was the first golf club to be named an Audubon International Silver Signature Sanctuary. 

The Club at Mediterra is proud to be the nation’s first residential club to earn a 2 Star Green Restaurant certification, be designated a Blue Zone employer and, one of Southwest Florida’s leading companies. 

Brief Job Description

The Club at Mediterra, a multiple award-winning private club located in Naples, Florida has an opening for an Events and Catering Manager to join our dynamic team. 

The candidate will assist the Director of Events & Catering in the planning and execution of all events and catering. This position will also aid in administrative support in day-to-day operations for events and catering. Candidate should possess great interpersonal skills, creativity towards event innovation, have a keen eye for details and adapt to changes well. All duties and responsibilities of this position shall be performed at the highest standard with a focus on member and client satisfaction.

An environment of training, mentoring and promotion from within awaits all new teammates of Mediterra. A true culture of hospitality extends to our teammates, members, and guests. 

Our Events and Catering Operation

• Events and catering include member social events, holiday celebrations, wine dinners, chef’s tables, weddings, charity galas, private dinners, in-home catering, golf tournaments, tennis and pickleball events, business meetings, activity/card groups, and much more.
• Each event is unique and is developed from start to finish by the Events and Catering Department, down to the smallest detail.
• Partnership with the food and beverage service and culinary team is of the utmost importance to ensure perfect event execution.
• We plan and host over 1,200 events in the months of October through May.

The Person We Are Looking for Will

• Support Director of Events & Catering with managing all aspects of events and catering
• Support and assist members and non-members in all arrangements for special event requests
• Create and assure completion of banquet event orders (BEOs) and floor plans
• Evaluate banquet event order sheets against actual room set up and make appropriate adjustments with support of team
• Prepare weekly BEO packets for team to review in weekly BEO meetings
• Oversee rooms reservation calendar and act as point of contact for room reservations 
• Hire and contract vendors and entertainment for club’s social events
• Act as point of contact for vendors for delivery/set up and take down of rental items
• Assist with setting up events and detailing
• Assist and be present in the greeting and serving of guests
• Act as the liaison between kitchen, service, and management staff for events
• Perform special projects as assigned by the Director of Events and Catering
• Work closely with the Events and Catering Assistant on administrative materials and event set-up

What We Would Like You to Have

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a high-end private club or hospitality industry
• A Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year university or college is highly desirable, preferably in Hospitality
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Outlook, Word, Excel and Publisher
• Experience in TripleSeat, Social Tables, and Jonas is desirable 
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills; ability to communicate effectively at all levels both internally and externally
• Display the ability to simultaneously manage a high level of detail across multiple projects and/or events
• Demonstrate flexibility and quickly adapt to changes while maintaining high levels of productivity and effectiveness under pressure
• Display the desire to be creative and think outside the box
• Able to work well within a team environment
• Able to work flexible hours, including nights, holidays, and weekends
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to lift and/or carry 20 pounds

Our Partnership with You

• Salary commensurate with experience
• Annual Performance Incentive
• Benefits Package includes health, vision, dental insurance, 401(k) matching, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Short and Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Life Insurance, CMAA benefits and, Continued Education assistance  

This position is available immediately.

To learn more about this job opportunity and to apply, visit the Careers Section on our website: www.mediterraliving.com/careers

The Club at Mediterra is a Drug Free and Equal Opportunity Employer. This organization participates in E-Verify.