San Rafael, Calif. (PRWEB) May 03, 2014
The Clubhouse at Peacock Gap is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Jo “MJ” Baird as Director of Catering Sales. Ms. Baird is an experienced hospitality professional with over 20 years of professional sales expertise. In her new role, Ms. Baird will be focused on bringing social events such as weddings, parties, banquets, and celebrations of all types to Marin’s brand new special event venue at Peacock Gap.
Ms. Baird’s past experience includes sales, event management and wedding planning for several notable event venues, including the San Diego Convention Center; the River Terrace Inn in Napa, California; the Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, California; and the El Dorado Hotel in Santa Fe, New Mexico where she coordinated catering events for The Governor’s office of the State of New Mexico.
With a family heritage rooted in Spanish winemakers, Ms. Baird is a natural fit for Marin County. She is a certified Sommelier from the United States Sommelier Association, and she studied with Penn Foster to gain accreditation as a Certified Wedding Planner. Her background, knowledge and passion for menu planning, food and wine pairings, and event coordination give her a unique perspective and ability to help clients create extraordinary experiences.
Ms. Baird is a California native and resides in Marin County, California. She continues her wine education at Sonoma State University.
About The Clubhouse at Peacock Gap:
The Clubhouse at Peacock Gap is Marin County’s newest and most complete special event venue, with over 19,000 square feet of configurable event space, state-of-the-art audio/visual capabilities, and outdoor entertainment and ceremony areas that take full advantage of the beautiful setting that includes a championship 18-hole golf course, scenic views of the Peacock Gap nature preserve and Mt. Tamalpais.
The Clubhouse at Peacock Gap caters to a variety of clientele, offering a full range of services and amenities to please both corporate clients and those planning weddings and social events. With numerous rooms that can be reconfigured according to the size and scope of the event, it can equally accommodate intimate gatherings or extravagant galas serving up to 1,300 guests. A wraparound deck and expansive rooftop patio also allow for outdoor events and al fresco dining.
Guests of the Clubhouse at Peacock Gap also benefit from the expertise of the in-house catering professionals and culinary team, who provide service and cuisine unparalleled to any other special event venue in the Bay Area.
For more information or to reserve your upcoming event, please visit http://www.peacockgapgolfclub.com or contact the catering department at (415) 453-4910.