Catering Coordinator & Events Assistant
The Wisconsin Country Club
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
The primary objective of this position is to help the Catering department to include planning, soliciting new business, maintaining current clients, and promoting banquet and catering business for the club. Events may include Corporate seminars, wedding receptions, bar and bat mitzvah, rehearsal dinners, luncheons, and golf tournament events. Member events may also include holiday parties, special events, and more. Confirming events are set to our standards, and you are willing to help where needed.
This position will develop relationships with Members, individuals, and corporations who book events so as to maintain a catalog of repeat business while prospecting for new events. Additionally, they will promote the Club locally via bridal shows and other public events, which heighten awareness within the community. This position works closely with the Director of Catering and Food & Beverage Director. They must also work with the entire management team to Communicate and prepare for upcoming events. Weekends are required. Possibility for bonus, or commission, and movement into a life long career.
Job Responsibilities:
- Solicit new accounts and review previous Catering/Banquets files to generate business.
- Must be able to direct and maintain the sales process.
- Respond to all inquiry phone calls/walk-ins.
- Assist with the development of editing and distribution of all Banquet-related files that generate business.
- Brings imagination into each event.
- Create, edit, and distribute all reports needed per DOC.
- Coordinate with other departments regarding client requests regarding the BEO process.
- Ensure complete billing and deposit procedures as needed on a timely basis.
- Attend staff and other club meetings as needed.
- Performs other duties as requested by the Supervisor.
- 25-40 hours per week
Job Requirements:
- Prior experience in a Catering Sales and or Sales.
- Solid understanding of banquet revenue generation.
- Proven track record of sales performance.
- Knowledge of social etiquette.
- High energy, outgoing personality.
- Organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong technical literacy including Microsoft Word and Excel.
About The Wisconsin Country Club:
Located just outside of the city, The Wisconsin Country Club is home to one of the most challenging and beautiful 18-hole golf courses in the area. It's Harry Smead/David Gill design features tree-lined fairways, intricately contoured greens, and well-positioned bunkering. In addition, Members enjoy an excellent court experience with 4 hard tennis courts and 6 pickleball courts available for open play, clinics, and socials. Our heated Junior-Olympic-sized pool is open seasonally and features a kiddie pool, slide, and full-service snack bar. For our health-conscious members, our Fitness Center is open daily and features a variety of specialty equipment. A year-round social calendar and dining operation ensure all Members enjoy their home away from home.