IMG Academy

IMG Academy

Banquet Coordinator

IMG Academy - Entry Level
Bradenton · FL
Golf Course Management · Golf Tournament Director · Golf Teaching Club Professional Assistant
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About IMG Academy
Named one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation in 2024, IMG Academy is the world's leading sports education brand, providing a holistic education model that empowers student-athletes to win their future, preparing them for college and for life. IMG Academy provides growth opportunities for all student-athletes through an innovative suite of on-campus and online experiences:

  • Boarding school and camps, via a state-of-the-art campus in Bradenton, Fla.
  • Online coaching via the IMG Academy+ brand, with a focus on personal development through the lens of sport and performance
  • Online college recruiting, via the NCSA brand, providing content, tools, coaching and access to a network of 40,000 college coaches


The Banquet Coordinator is responsible for the banquet events/functions delivery, execution and follow up. 

 

Position Responsibilities 

  • Determine customer needs and expectations while making expert recommendations to maximize the customer’s experience
  • Manage banquet staff and processes
  • Work closely with the Executive Chef, General Manager & Events Manager to create effective strategies for increasing business
  • Identify new opportunities for business development designed to increase Golf Club membership and events
  • Responsible, with leadership team, for maximizing profitability by controlling costs while delivering excellent service and events
  • Host prospective guest while on site to learn about our Golf Club programs, amenities, services and menus
  • Approaches all encounters with guests and colleagues in a friendly, service orientated manner
  • Maintains constant communication with guest and internal partners to ensue all guest expectations are met or exceeded
  • Remains alert and response to complaints and responds appropriately to ensure guest satisfaction
  • Provides oversight and direction on event day(s)
  • Support and maintain a high level of understanding of the Golf Club and IMG Academy
  • Manage time effectively, meeting personal and company goals and working effectively with other members of the team
  • Assist in preparation of forecast and actual budget function sheets.
  • Assist in the day-to-day business related activities of the golf club as needed
  • Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethic codes
  • Other duties as assigned 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Ability   

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality, Business, etc. or the equivalent experience
  • Experience managing events and/or event staff
  • Ability to work with executive leadership to deliver quality events on a consistent basis
  • Experience in sales, events, or functions
  • Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel and Word
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills 

 

Preferred Skills 

  • Experience with fine dining establishments
  • Bilingual 

 

Physical Demands and Work Environment

  • Ability to lift, move, push and pull equipment or boxes in excess of 40lbs. 
  • Should be able to handle outdoor temperatures for a reasonable period of time.
  • Must be able to move around campus which includes gym, turf, fields, etc.
  • Ability to work flexible hours to include nights, weekends and holidays is required 


Background Requirements:

  • Requires a background check upon offer
  • Requires a drug test upon offer
Benefits:
As a full-time member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive offering listed below. Connect with your talent acquisition specialist to learn more about benefits for our part-time roles.
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
  • 401k with an Employer Match
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability
  • Group and Supplemental Life & AD&D
  • Gym Discount Program
  • Pet Insurance
  • Wellbeing Program
  • and more!

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

 

Get to know us better: 

www.imgacademy.com

www.imgacademy.com/careers

 

IMG Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.