Planner/ Events Manager- to join our award-winning team in Philadelphia.
We are looking for a full-time experienced Event managers who enjoys working in a team, is enthusiastic, and detail-oriented to join our leading wedding brand and team!
(50K-65K, plus bonuses and client tips)
If you have experience in the fine dining hospitality industry and enjoy exceeding people's expectations for their special events, this is a fantastic opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge. You will create our clients' dream events to host their most special life memories.
Duties:
- Develop, oversee, and coordinate the exquisite events.
- During event days, the Event Manager will become the client's primary point
- Led a team of talented, trained staff
- Achieve excellent event execution
- Work with FOH employee management
- Guiding the culinary team to ensure the best cuisine is executed to guests
- Oversee the venue's cleanliness and organization to shine.
- The Event Manager will collaborate with the culinary and operations teams and outside vendors to ensure successful event execution.
- Responsibilities include handling paperwork, maintaining effective communication, and being flexible to perform additional duties to meet business needs.
Product:
- Thoroughly collects all pertinent client information and communicates with appropriate departments.
- Remains active in communication with the client to ensure the planning timeline is adhered to and all questions are thoroughly answered.
- Educates and guides clients in decisions that will benefit their event and CEG.
- Ensures all discussed items during event coordination and after the meeting are accurately, thoroughly recorded and communicated to all necessary departments.
- Conducts post-document discussions with the client; changes the specification sheet as necessary.
- Directs the set-up and breakdown of assigned events, including, but not limited to, the cleanliness of the overall venue, proper storage and organization of items, and reporting/recording lost/found items.
- Oversees set up and execution of food service and courses; provides necessary feedback to appropriate individuals (i.e., Chef, Operations) to maintain standards.
- Adheres to all job-relevant manuals, checklists, and standard operating procedures.
- Quality of Judgment/Decision Making
- Customer Service/Business Development
- Employee and Management Interaction
- Planning and Organizing
- Communication and Professionalism
The perfect candidate for this role will be offered a competitive salary, bonus structure, 401k with company match, health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and flexible spending accounts for full-time team members. This position requires weekend availability. Enthusiastic candidates passionate about the event industry and eager to grow in their careers are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
- Education: Four-year degree or equivalent experience
- Certificates/Licenses: RAMP Certification within 90 days of hire
- Work Experience: At least two years of related experience and training
- Freedom from illegal use of drugs and freedom from use and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year + bonuses
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Evenings as needed
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed