Director of Catering & Private Events

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Create the experience. Lead the team. Drive the business.

Cherokee Town & Country Club, one of the nation’s premier private clubs, is seeking a dynamic Director of Catering & Private Events to lead the planning, sales, and execution of weddings, member celebrations, large social events, and signature Club experiences.

Based at our historic Town Club in Buckhead, this highly visible leadership role blends exceptional hospitality with creativity, operational excellence, financial performance, and team leadership.

WHY THIS ROLE IS DIFFERENT

Own the Experience — Lead events from the first inquiry and creative concept through flawless execution, final billing, and member follow-up.

Lead & Develop — Coach and develop our Catering Planners and Coordinator while building a collaborative, accountable team that embodies the Cherokee Standard.

Drive the Business — Balance exceptional member experiences with event profitability, revenue generation, thoughtful upselling, and operational efficiency.

Create Something Memorable — Bring weddings, celebrations, holiday functions, and complex events to life through creativity, personalization, and impeccable attention to detail.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead the planning and execution of weddings, large social events, member celebrations, and signature Club functions .
• Serve as a trusted partner to members from initial inquiry through post-event follow-up.
• Oversee BEOs, menus, timelines, floor plans, staffing, vendors, budgets, billing, and event logistics.
• Provide visible, hands-on leadership before, during, and after events.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Catering team while setting clear expectations for performance and service.
• Monitor event revenue, profitability, labor, expenses, and financial performance.
• Identify opportunities to grow event revenue through thoughtful recommendations and enhancements.
• Partner across Culinary, Banquets, Beverage, Communications, Facilities, and Clubhouse operations for seamless execution.
• Stay ahead of hospitality, culinary, beverage, décor, and entertainment trends to continually elevate Cherokee’s private event experience.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 5+ years of progressive experience in catering, private events, hospitality, club management, luxury hotels, or a related field.
• Proven experience managing weddings, large social events, and complex catered functions .
• Previous leadership experience developing and managing teams.
• Private club, luxury hotel, or high-end hospitality experience required.
• Exceptional organization, communication, judgment, creativity, and attention to detail.
• Experience with event budgeting, financial management, and revenue generation preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management, Event Management, Business, or a related field preferred.
• NorthStar or Delphi experience is a plus.

THE CHEROKEE DIFFERENCE

At Cherokee, we’re in the happiness business. Our private events represent some of the most meaningful moments in our members’ lives—from weddings and milestone celebrations to traditions shared across generations.

Guided by the Cherokee Standard, you’ll lead a team committed to creating experiences that feel effortless, personal, and unforgettable.

If you can see the big picture, obsess over the details, inspire a team, and turn a member’s vision into an extraordinary experience, we want to meet you.

Apply today and help shape the next chapter of Private Events at Cherokee Town & Country Club.