Responsibilities

• Minimum of 3 years experience in and event manager role; of high volume event execution & catering, familiar with social & corporate groups ranging from 15 - 500
• 2 years as a hotel banquet manager; High volume catering experience
• Well organized, detail oriented with excellent follow-up and communication skills
• Passion for hospitality and delivering top notch service & overall experience to our guest
• Quick to problem solve and make decisions in the best interest of the overall business, along with exceeding the client expectation
• Directly reports to Director of Events & Catering Department
• As the Corporate Events & Catering Manager (CECM) you will be responsible for training all hourly staff & operation managers on event execution on-site & offsite
• The CECM will be the liaison between the Event Department, Operations Team & Kitchen for both on-site & offsite events
• Communicate all banquet event orders and changes to Ops Managers, assist with the BEO meeting when needed and/or requested
• Serve as a Senior representative for the Events Department
• Develop additional SOPs as needed for the event department & Operations
• Communicate & coordinate all banquet event order changes to ops managers & staff when needed or requested, including staffing levels for the event, execution times if needed
• Create standardized event floor plans for max. space flow & execution within the venue
• Inspect event areas at end of function to ensure all equipment is returned to its proper area and all areas are clean
• Create standards for staffing schedule, uniform etc
• Be the point person and/or delegate point person for each event so staff knows the lead at all events.
• This position is responsible for ensuring that on-premise & off-premise events are well organized and properly executed, providing our customers with high quality event execution and achieve customer satisfaction and retention
• Meet bi-weekly with GMs for each location to go over Wins/Opportunities for each venue
• As a Catering Events Manager, you are responsible in assisting the daily execution of all banquet functions throughout the continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and execution
• You are responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
• Oversee the set up of function rooms to include, but not limited to, the placement of linens, silver, glassware and chinaware according to event specifications and a full inspection
• Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision, scheduling, execution, representation of the brand & company
• Check room set-up to see that banquet event order directions are completely followed. Ensure that all public areas are neat and clean
• Make contact with group representatives. Explain how to make contact if needed throughout the function
• Training Staff as well as being the point of contact at some events

HAVE YOU MET THE FOLLOWING?

-Excellent communication skills

- Must be able to maintain a professional manner under stress

-Ability to adapt to changing guest needs quickly and effectively

-Ability to multitask, with strong organizational and time management skills

-Must be punctual, organized, and well prepared

-Must be able to work independently

-Capable of working with multiple departments

-Working knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook programs

WHY THIS IS A CAREER & NOT JUST A JOB!

• Benefit Packages (Medical, Dental and Vision) with employer subsidy
• Competitive Pay and 401K Match
• Paid Time Off (Salary), Paid Sick Leave and Paid Parental Leave
• Monthly Food Beverage Perks at all of our establishments
• Quarterly Bonus Program (Salary)

Our company is growing rapidly and we always prefer to develop our leadership from within!

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Events management: 3 years (Preferred)
• Restaurant: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person