POSITION SUMMARY

Villagio Hospitality Group is looking for an experienced Event Manager! The Event Manager emotionally connects with our guests to create a memorable experience. This position oversees weddings and corporate events at Brentsville Hall. He/she must exceed the guest experience by aspiring to go above and beyond in providing exceptional service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions Statement(s)

• Deliver genuine hospitality to our guests
• Establish key relationships with clients to ensure maximum exposure and increase revenue
• Capture content to be published on social media throughout events
• Planning and execution of all events on-site
• Managing all guest interactions in preparation and day-of event
• Manage the timeline and task list for all events
• Attend planning and production meetings and discussions
• Organize and lead collaboration with the Banquet Captain and team on event concept, design, production, and execution
• Coordinate services with vendors; book event supplies, order supplies as needed
• Coordinate the logistics for all events with Banquet Captain, Day-Of Coordinator, Corporate P.O.C.
• Manage the staff that is working at each event
• Work with venue to create and revise room layouts and seating arrangements for each event as necessary
• Capture all opportunities of day-of sales during the event
• Manage on-site production and clean-up for events
• Manage all guests’ needs
• Manage follow-up with vendors, sponsors, and staff members following each event
• Responsible for keeping the building in like new condition
• Adhere to our alcohol awareness procedures
• Adhere to, and enforce all sales policies, practices, and procedures
• Perform additional duties as required

Competency Statement(s)

• Adaptability & Flexibility – Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities and works with a variety of situations, individuals, groups, and varying customer needs
• Attention to Detail – Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks
• Coaching & Mentoring – Enables team members to grow and succeed through feedback and instruction
• Communication – Listens to others and communicates in an effective manner
• Problem Solving – Resolves difficult or complicated challenges
• Relationship Building – Builds constructive working relationships with stakeholders

Education: High School diploma or equivalency required; degree in Event Planning a plus 

Experience: Three to five years of previous events experience, preferably in the wedding industry 

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Suite and Tripleseat