Wilshire Country Club

CATERING DIRECTOR JOB POSTING

Founded in 1919 and set in the historic Hancock Park area of , Wilshire Country Club was designed by Norman Macbeth as a links with a natural stream running throughout, giving the course its unmistakable character and challenge. Wilshire, throughout the years, has hosted many great tournaments and groups such as the LA Open, the Senior PGA and the LPGA. The course remains a wonderful testament to great course design and remains one of Southern California's golf gems. Wilshire Country Club has enjoyed a rich history as an integral part of the City of Los Angeles. Located in the heart of the area, its golf and social membership have long included some of the area’s most distinguished business leaders and citizens. Nearing its 100th Anniversary in 2019, the Club has played a prominent role in the development of the prestigious Hancock Park neighborhood.

Wilshire Team Vision Wilshire Country Club is a Club family focused on the sincerest form of world class hospitality that anticipates the customized desires of our members and guests while exceeding their expectations. We value energy, innovation, and relentless support of one another in all our interaction and will perpetually evolve with our boundless curiosity along our journey in providing consistent extraordinary experiences.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: The Club is currently seeking a Director of Catering with an extreme passion for details and relationship building skills. The position requires organization, planning, creativity, hospitality, communication and salesmanship. The right candidate is a relationship builder and a maker of positive, memorable experiences. Creative event design and decor taste will also be required. The ideal Catering Director is a driven professional who possesses the desire January 2018 1 and passion to cultivate and develop a successful club catering and events operation. Building member relationships and collaborating with committee members is essential to the candidate’s success.

The Catering Director is responsible for promoting, planning and leading member-related activities, both private and Club events, Club holiday and social parties, golf events, as well as all member driven private and sponsored events. The Catering Director organizes all event details, staying within any budgetary constraints and ensures Club events are properly advertised. The Catering Director programs the annual activities for the club, organizes the master calendar and does a P&L for every event required by the F&B Director. The Catering Director cultivates new customers and maintains longstanding relationships.

The right candidate should have experience in a similar position for three years or longer. A four-year college degree in hospitality, communications or a related field, or requisite experience in lieu of degree is required. A major in hospitality management is a plus. Experience in a private country club will certainly get our attention, but not required.

Other Essentials: • Computer skills to proficiently use Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Publisher • Excellent knowledge of club POS/ back office software and design software, or the ability to quickly learn • Excellent oral and written communication skills • Excellent organizational skills • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations swiftly and accurately • Ability to understand and carry out detailed written or verbal instructions independently • Ability to work a flexible schedule to include nights, weekends and holidays based on the needs of the Club • Possesses knowledge of proper table service, event set up, table sizes and room capacities for daytime and evening events. Experience in fine dining etiquette. • Familiarity with food and beverage cost controls

The compensation will be commensurate upon the qualifications and potential of the final candidate and includes a full benefit package including a 401k.

This position is available immediately.

Interested candidates can submit resumes to: Lynne LaFond DeLuca, Executive Director, Association of Club Catering Professionals [email protected]

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