Event Manager

Role and Responsibilities

An event manager acts on behalf of the Operations Manager to oversee all aspects of an event. The event manager works behind the scenes, running and supervising to ensure that the event is executed to the highest standards.

• Studying the best way to carry out the event and sufficiently download event information pre-event.
• Execute all event details as identified by sales and operations
• Manage a team of 2-20 people during the set up, execution and break down of event.
• Act as the on-site liaison between client needs, guests and ancillary vendors
• Ability to perform the function of every station that they manage (bar, buffet, serving, etc.)
• Develop team staffing assignments
• Positive and professional management style acting as an example to the staff providing a “WOW” experience for the guests
• Ensuring that the event complies with the company safety regulations
• Coordinating necessary staff and equipment
• Catering to clients needs
• Responsible for the continued training and development of team members
• Complete post event reporting follow up including employee clock in/out times and final event report

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Should be good at public relations

Good communication skills

Possession of technical knowledge

Good people management/supervisory skills

Ability to make a sound decision fast

Ability to work in a team environment

Good problem solving skills

Ability to work in a high paced, high pressure environment

Must have a clean driving record and reliable transportation

Ability to perform any associated job related tasks

Compensation and Benefits

Starting rates at $20 /hr!

Additional Notes

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.