Job Description

Planner/ Events Manager- to join our award-winning team in Philadelphia.

(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

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