Capilano Golf & Country Club is a private facility located in West Vancouver, 15 minutes from the downtown core. This beautiful piece of property is rich in history and character and is a world class private facility annually ranked among the top 10 in Canada. Come to work in a place that has scenic views of the Burrard inlet, North Shore Mountains and The Vancouver Skyline
Our Club is passionate about building a team that aligns with our core values: Communication, Respect, Improvement, Support, Pride, and Fun. If this sounds like you, join us and be part of a dynamic, fun, and friendly team!
We are seeking a Catering Manager to lead our Catering business through our busy golf season and beyond. This position will report to the Food and Beverage Manager to maintain all member service operations.
The successful candidate will be the key leader of the Food & Beverage team providing inspirational vision, exceptional service, creative decor leadership with unparalleled attention to detail. They will be passionate about delivering extraordinary Catering experiences to our members and their guests. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in approaching events with a creative and collaborate drive, employing dynamic problem solving with a good sense of catering business acumen.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years restaurant/club/hotel Catering experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of fine food, wine and service.
• International Wine Education Guild (IWEG) or the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) level wine courses an asset.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Point-of-Sale software (Jonas).
• Previous private club experience an asset.
• Post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate in related field an asset.
• Multi-unit /event management experience an asset

• Collaborate with members to understand their event requirements, preferences and budget.
• Create customized catering proposals and quotes.
• Coordinate and collaborate with all aspects of catering events including planning, handover, execution and follow up.
• Monitor event logistics, ensuring all equipment, décor and resources are in place.
• Bring creative ideas and concepts forth for all events with special attention to Club Functions.
• Playing an integral role in the development and implementation of employee orientation and training. Ensuring buy in and a solid understanding of the why behind the standards.
• Bespoke menu creation and maintenance with the Executive Chef and Food and Beverage Manager will be a cornerstone of the culinary experience and variety of offerings.
• Solid understanding of the financial side of the business including the creation of and adherence to operating budgets.
• Our member experience is paramount, should a challenge of feedback arise, it is to be immediately communicated to the Director of Food and Beverage, addressed and followed up on to ensure satisfaction.
• Communication is the cornerstone of any successful team, ensuring department goals are communicated, understood, and met by team members.
• Maintaining excellent employee experience, providing supporting feedback.
• Excellent time management is crucial, with a keen sense of planning ahead to achieve outstanding member experiences and maintain a strong foundation in service standards.
• Running weekly catering meeting with the team
• On floor execution as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years restaurant/club/hotel Catering experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of fine food, wine and service.
• International Wine Education Guild (IWEG) or the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET) level wine courses an asset.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Point-of-Sale software (Jonas).
• Previous private club experience an asset.
• Post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate in related field an asset.
• Multi-unit /event management experience an asset.

Transportation to our location is difficult. Employees need ample time if relying on public transit, or their own vehicles.