Job details
Salary $55,000 - $75,000 a year job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
Bachelor`s (preferred)
Events management: 2 years (preferred)
Customer service: 2 years (preferred)
Us work authorization (preferred)
Full job description
Job description
We are searching for an enthusiastic event manager with a positive and optimistic attitude to join our team in planning and executing events for our customersThe event manager will be tasked with researching and securing venues, planning and managing our events` calendar, negotiating quotes and agreements with vendors, monitoring timeframes and budgets, and delivering on event brief objectivesThe ideal candidate for this role should demonstrate exceptional organizational abilities, superb interpersonal skills, multi-tasking skills, and excellent time-managementWe are looking for a leader, someone who is extremely resourceful and great at finding solutions on a whim, can stay positive in stressful situations, and is extremely meticulous and detail-orientedYou`ll manage the whole process from the planning stage, right through to running the event and carrying out the post-event evaluationThe role is primarily hands-on and often involves working as part of a teamThis is a full-time, salaried position, with some weekend and evening hours required.
Starts immediately
Requirements:
Highly organized.
Events and/or wedding management, coordination and planning experience required
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (both written and verbal)
Project management skills
Multi-tasker.
Good time management.
Proficiency in various event software.
Expert interpersonal skills.
Computer savvy
A knack for problem-solving
Customer-service orientation
A team player with leadership skills
Degree in pr, marketing, hospitality management or related field is preferred, but not required
Have a car or acceptable method of transportation to all events
Responsibilities
As an event manager, you`ll need to:
Liaise with clients to find out their exact event requirements
Manage and coordinate suppliers and all event logistics (for example, venue, catering, travel)
Manage all pre-event planning
Coordinate suppliers, handle client queries and troubleshoot on the day of the event to ensure that all runs smoothly and to budget
Manage a team of staff, giving full briefings
Organise facilities for car parking, traffic control, security, first aid, hospitality, vendors, and the media
Make sure that insurance, legal, health and safety obligations are followed
Oversee the dismantling and removal of the event and clear the venue efficiently
Produce post-event evaluation to inform future events
Coordinate with our warehouse and catering director to confirm and review beos
Venue/site walk-throughs and inspections
Email and phone communication with clients and vendors
Run and coordinate event briefings with team prior to event
Assess and communicate special needs and requirements for load-out
Schedule and confirm all vendors and service providers (ex: florist, bar, etc.)
Confirm rentals for each event
Help manage and schedule staffing for each event
Create and manage timelines, ensuring all vendors and staff stay on schedule
Assist in setup of events
Coordinate and communicate with venues
Listen attentively to customer requests and keeping records of these requests
Have good knowledge of geographic locations and their main attractions a plus (in assisting clients with finding
Brainstorm and implement event plans and concepts
Company overview
Cheat a little catering is a full-service catering company, serving the peninsula and the greater san francisco bay areaWe specialize in buffet and passed appetizer service, as well as family-style and plated sit-down diningOur executive chef and culinary team offer fully custom-designed menus in a variety of cuisines, including vegetarian, vegan and kosher optionsFrom a large wedding reception or corporate function with hundreds of guests to an intimate dinner for two celebrating a special anniversaryWe cater to all occasions, including weddings, birthdays, graduations, bridal showers, receptions, luncheons, cocktail parties, holidays, and corporate eventsCheat a little is fully insured, food-safety certified and maintains ongoing training programs for all of our staffWe cater and produce corporate events, social events, weddings, and private parties of all sizesWe are in an exciting new phase right now, growing our company and making several hires.
Job type: full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
San francisco bay area, ca: reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Education:
Bachelor`s (preferred)
Experience:
Events management: 2 years (preferred)
Customer service: 2 years (preferred)
Work location:
Multiple locations
Work remotely:
Yes
Work location: multiple locations
