Job Description

CATERING & EVENTS MANAGER - Paradise Coast Sports Complex

PARA SFM, LLC

LOCATION: Naples, FL

DEPARTMENT: FOOD & BEVERAGE

REPORTS TO: FOOD & BEVERAGE DIRECTOR

STATUS: FULL-TIME (EXEMPT)

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Paradise Coast Sports Complex is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Naples, FL. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.

Paradise Coast Sports Complex is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. We provide a highly collaborative and supportive culture that raises our team members to new levels of career growth. Together, we will carve a path in a hyper-growing industry where you will enjoy the journey and learn from the industry's best while having some fun.

SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice. Our mission-focused company is highly entrepreneurial, team-oriented with a culture centered on collaboration, accountability, excellence, and service. We are growing rapidly and looking for high performers at every level to grow with us.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Events Manager will plan and execute all aspects of non-sporting events and catering functions.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:

• Manages the booking and catering of nonsporting events and banquets
• Manage suite level events
• Hire, train, and schedule banquet and catering staff
• Oversee community events as the main stakeholder
• Assist clients with questions about booking event/facility and closing business
• Direct all aspects of event setup and tear-down
• Assists with catering responsibilities including food/buffet/beverage delivery, setup, serving, clearing, etc.as needed
• Provide timely client and guest feedback to management
• Oversee and assists in post-event cleaning as needed
• Relay important information about additional orders, allergies, and/or special requests
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness and awareness of sanitary practices in all responsible areas
• Complete any other special projects and daily assignments as directed by leadership

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of appropriate management experience required
• Ability to maintain composure in a fast-paced environment
• Must have excellent interpersonal, problem solving and negotiating skills
• Must be a team player
• Must have excellent computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work flexible schedules including weekends, nights, and holidays
• Must be able to work flexible schedules including weekends, nights and holidays

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee is exposed to cleaning chemicals that must be handled with extreme caution
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may work in outside weather conditions and can be exposed to hot, wet, and humid conditions
• Significant standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling
• Will be required to operate a computer
• Facility has intermittent noise