The Role at a glance:

Constellation's Miami Commissary is seeking a Director of Events whom will manage and execute all off premise events. The Director is responsible for creating a memorable event while managing all logistics and client relationships. Luxury experience is required.

What you'll be doing:

• Develop, train and mentor staff and conduct performance evaluations of Banquet staff.
• Monitor staffing levels to minimize cost and increase productivity. Recommend staffing needs according to business levels and communicate with Temp agency in regards to staffing for additional personnel needs.
• Develop necessary training programs for all Service associates.
• Develop and establish personnel action plans to recruit and hire service staff to meet business demands. This will be done in conjunction with the TA team.
• Responsible for all staff booking, through in house staff as well as temp agencies.
• Manage “Caterxpert” administration.
• Collabrate with the Senior Captain to assign captains for events.
• Effectively and proactively communicate with GM on all business or staff related issues on a daily basis.
• Complete special projects as directed by the General Manager/DOS or any member of the Executive Management team.
• Maintain accurate and current reports on all staff. Record and review attendance documentation of all service staff associates and coordinate with event captain “Assignment Sheets” for each event.
• Coordinate all transportation details for out-of-town events, including buses, vans and staff drivers.
• Create and distribute all pertinent event paperwork to OP captains in advance of events.
• Attend functions/events to ensure timeliness, dress code/appearance and conduct of staff.

What we're looking for:

Must-haves:

• At least five years of experience coordinating food service events and staffing levels.
• Excellent communication skills and experience communicating with both hourly staff and company executives.
• The ability to manage in a diverse environment with a strong focus on client and customer services and satisfaction.
• Experience with and knowledge of all Microsoft Office suite applications.

Nice-to-haves:

• ServSafe and/or HACCP certification

Salary

Salary: $90,000 - $100,000K

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Our Benefits:

• Medical (FT Employees)
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
• Discount Program
• Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit)
• EAP
• 401k
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)
• Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)
• Paid Time Off