Championships Special Events Leader

* Collaborate with chefs, caterers, and vendors to design custom menus for each event, ensuring alignment with event themes, guest preferences, and dietary restrictions.* Oversee menu tastings and approve final selections for all special events and hospitality areas.* Conduct on-site F&B quality checks during events to ensure presentation, temperature, and service standards are met.* Implement and monitor food safety and sanitation protocols in partnership with vendors.* Curate beverage offerings, including specialty cocktails, wine pairings, and non-alcoholic options tailored to each event.* Oversee compliance with alcohol service regulations and licensing.* Integrate sustainable practices in F&B, such as sourcing local ingredients, minimizing food waste, and using eco-friendly serviceware.* Serve as the primary liaison with host site and off-site venues for all F&B programs.* Manage and negotiate Clubhouse F&B programs, supporting Championship Directors in achieving financial goals.* Analyze surveys and client feedback to ensure continuous improvement in menu offerings and guest satisfaction.* Identify trends in the premium sports F&B sector to enhance PGA positioning and guest experience.* Supervise, mentor, and evaluate two direct reports who assist in the execution of all Special Events, ensuring seamless collaboration and departmental cohesion.* Delegate tasks, set clear expectations, and provide ongoing feedback and professional development opportunities for direct reports.* Foster a collaborative team environment that supports the successful delivery of all special events.* Lead, coach, and foster a positive work environment for full-time and part-time event staff.* Provide training and support to ensure exceptional guest experiences.* Teach staff to anticipate, identify, and resolve issues that may affect the guest experience.* Develop long-term departmental goals to offset major event expenses and benefit the PGA.* Support the creation and execution of the Championship Concierge Five Star Program to enhance the player and VIP guest experience.* Assist with events for PGA REACH and Membership/Governance departments as part of the Special Events Cohort.* Conduct post-event debriefs with vendors and staff to evaluate successes and areas for improvement.* Collect and analyze guest feedback to inform future event planning.* Maintain detailed records of event specifications, vendor agreements, and budgets for future reference and audit purposes.* Ensure all events comply with local, state, and federal regulations, including health, safety, and accessibility standards.****EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:********SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:****The PGA of America is one of the world’s largest sports organizations, composed of more than 30,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals who love the game, are expert coaches, operators and business leaders, and work daily to drive interest, inclusion and participation in the sport. The PGA of America owns and operates numerous championships and events, including major championships for men, women, seniors and the Ryder Cup, one of the world’s foremost sporting events. #J-18808-Ljbffr