Banquet Event Supervisor

Job Title

Banquet Event Supervisor

About the Club

Founded in 1854, The Philadelphia Cricket Club is one of the finest private family-oriented full-service country clubs in America. As the nation’s oldest country club, the Club has a rich sporting heritage of which we are proud and which we strive to preserve and enrich. The Cricket Club provides preeminent recreational and social experiences for its members, their families and friends by maintaining exceptional standards in its facilities, programs, services and professional staff.

Job Description

The Banquet Event Supervisor serves as the on-floor leader during events, coaching and supporting banquet staff while maintaining a visible, professional presence throughout service. Acting as the key liaison between managers, vendors, and the culinary team, this role ensures clear communication, consistent standards, and seamless execution of event details. The Supervisor leads by example, reinforces training and expectations, and helps create an organized, positive environment that delivers an exceptional experience for members and guests.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact on event days, ensuring smooth communication and exceptional service.
• Provide leadership and direction to the event team, maintaining a strong presence from start to finish.
• Oversee all logistical aspects on event days, including vendor communication, floor plans, timelines, room setups, and breakdowns.
• Work closely with the culinary and management teams to align service standards, staffing levels, and setup requirements.
• Successfully multitask and problem solve, ensuring all events remain on schedule and meet or exceed club and member expectations.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings to review menus, timelines, job assignments, and reset instructions.
• Prepare prep sheets for upcoming events and lead the banquet team through completion of prep.

Candidate Qualifications:

• Prior hospitality or event experience.
• Supervisory experience preferred but not required. This position is well-suited as a bridge to a hospitality management position.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a service-focused mindset.
• Professional demeanor with commitment to excellence and member satisfaction.
• Demonstrated reliability, teamwork, and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain high standards of organization, attention to detail, and accountability.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and varied service schedules.

Compensation:

• Full-time, year-round.
• Hourly pay staring at $28/hour.
• Clothing allowance.
• Paid vacation time.
• Paid sick time.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company sponsored health insurance.

Please Send Resume and Cover Letter To:

Christine Cassano

ccassano@philacricket.com