Top 56 Special events manager Jobs in Ann Arbor, Mi

Tasting Room General Manager
Ugly Dog Distillery —Chelsea, MI
- $46,200.00 - $60,392.36 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Bar
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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1d
Senior Manager, Corporate Events
AAA Life Insurance Company —Livonia, MI
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Marketing
- Bachelor's degree
Advising Manager
University of Michigan —Ann Arbor, MI
- $80,000 - $85,795 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Management
- Mid-level
9d
Assistant Director, Event Services & Systems
University of Michigan —Ann Arbor, MI
- $60,850 - $70,025 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- University
- Bachelor's degree
- US work authorization
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
8d
Faculty Events Coordinator
University of Michigan —Ann Arbor, MI
- $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Google Workspace
- Writing skills
2d
Event Manager
University of Michigan —Ann Arbor, MI
- $48,200 - $55,400 a year
- Overtime
- Hybrid work
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
6d
Store Manager | North University
Legends Global —Ann Arbor, MI
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Event and Project Specialist
University of Michigan —Ann Arbor, MI
- $56,000 - $59,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Google Workspace
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
2d
Custodial Manager
Aramark —Ypsilanti, MI
- $70,000 - $75,000 a year
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
9d
Conferences & Summer Operations Manager
University of Michigan —Ann Arbor, MI
- $48,200 - $55,400 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Driver's License
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
8d
Store Manager | University of Michigan: Westgate
Legends Global —Ann Arbor, MI
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Events Coordinator
Choice Schools Associates —Plymouth, MI
- Weekends as needed
- School experience
- Google Workspace
- Marketing
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Account Manager
Imperial Beverage —Ann Arbor, MI
- $57,100 - $89,000 a year
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- 21 years or older
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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6d
Marketing Manager
Laurel Manor —Livonia, MI
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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9d
Executive Kitchen Manager- HopCat
BarFly —Ann Arbor, MI
- Full-time
- Bar
- ServSafe
- Ability to climb stairs
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Store Manager
Batteries Plus Bulbs —Plymouth, MI
- From $45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
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7d
Full Time - Public Space Housekeeping Manager
Schulte Boutique + Lifestyle —Plymouth, MI
- $60,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Basic math
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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14d
Community Events Coordinator—Farmers Market (Variable Hour)
Canton Township —Canton, MI
- $19.04 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 18 years or older
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
Party Rental and Event Planning Team
Xtreme Play N Go Party Rentals —Ypsilanti, MI
- $16.50 - $21.00 an hour
- Temporary
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Flexible schedule
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Bluewater Technologies Group —Wixom, MI
- Seasonal
- Mid-level
- Office
- In-person
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Tasting Room General Manager

Ugly Dog Distillery
Chelsea, MI

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Job Details

Full-time
$46,200.00 - $60,392.36 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Paid training
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Teamwork
Sales management
Team development
Hiring
Supervising experience
Recruiting
General management

Full Job Description

Job Overview

Ugly Dog Distillery is looking for a motivated, hospitality-driven Tasting Room General Manager to lead the next chapter of our tasting room and full-service spirits bar.

This is an opportunity for someone who wants more than a traditional bar management position. We are looking for a problem solver, self-starter, and natural leader who is excited to take ownership of the guest experience, build a strong team, and transform our programming into something that keeps guests coming back.

The Ugly Dog Tasting Room is a full-service spirits bar and hospitality destination. The General Manager will have responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the space while working closely with our Director of Operations and Regional Hospitality Manager to develop strategy, programming, events, and opportunities to grow the business.

What You'll Own

Full day-to-day management of the tasting room and spirits bar
Staffing, scheduling, training, and team leadership
Opening and closing as a key holder
Guest experience and hospitality standards
Tasting room programming and events calendar
Event planning and execution
Cocktail menu development and seasonal drink programming
Sales and revenue performance
Inventory and supply management
Cleanliness, organization, and overall presentation
Resolving guest and operational issues
Building relationships within the Chelsea community
Identifying opportunities to increase traffic, sales, and repeat visits

Transform the Guest Experience

We are specifically looking for someone who is excited to create, lead, and improve.

You will have the opportunity to rethink what the Ugly Dog tasting room can be, from recurring events and live entertainment to cocktail programming, spirit education, community partnerships, seasonal programming, special releases, and other experiences that give people a reason to visit.

We want someone who naturally asks:

"What can we do better?"
"What would make people want to come back?"
"How can we make this more fun, memorable, and profitable?"

Lead the Team

You will have full responsibility for the tasting room staff, including:

Hiring and onboarding
Scheduling and labor management
Training and development
Setting service standards
Performance management
Building a positive, accountable team culture

You will be supported by our Bar Leader, who will provide leadership and support around day-to-day bar operations. This allows the General Manager to focus more heavily on the overall guest experience, team leadership, programming, cocktail development, and growth of the tasting room.

This is still a hands-on hospitality position - the GM will work directly behind the bar regularly, when feasible, and this comes with the opportunity to earn tips.

Who We're Looking For

You may already be an experienced hospitality manager, or you may be a strong self-starter who has demonstrated the ability to lead people and take ownership of a business or operation.

We're looking for someone who is:

Motivated and entrepreneurial
A natural problem solver
Comfortable working independently
Confident making decisions
Experienced managing people and operations
Highly organized and dependable
Energetic and genuinely hospitality-minded
Creative and excited about events, cocktails, and programming
Comfortable working directly with guests
Able to balance big-picture thinking with the details of daily operations
Willing to jump in wherever needed
Comfortable working evenings, weekends, and special events

Extensive spirits expertise is not required on day one, but curiosity and a willingness to become highly knowledgeable about our products are essential.

How You'll Work With Our Leadership Team

This position is designed to provide autonomy with strong leadership collaboration.

You will independently manage the day-to-day tasting room operation while partnering with our Director of Operations and Regional Sales Manager on:

Tasting room strategy
Revenue growth
Events and programming
Cocktail and beverage strategy
Community partnerships
Promotions
Guest experience initiatives
Long-term development of the tasting room

We want you to take real ownership of the success of the tasting room, while knowing you have a leadership team behind you to help turn good ideas into great ones.

Qualifications

Previous management or supervisory experience required
Hospitality, restaurant, bar, brewery, winery, or tasting room experience preferred
Strong leadership and communication skills
Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Comfortable managing a flexible hospitality schedule
Must be 21+
Ability to obtain required alcohol-service certifications

Compensation

**Full-Time | Competitive Management Salary + Tasting Room Performance-Based Commission **

Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.

Ready to Build Something?

If you're the person who sees an empty calendar and immediately starts thinking about what event could fill it, sees a problem and figures out how to solve it, and sees an opportunity to improve the guest experience and thinks "we could make this great" we want to talk to you.

Ugly Dog Distillery is looking for someone who wants to lead, create, improve, and take real ownership of the success of the tasting room. Please submit a cover letter outlining your experience and enthusiasm for working at Ugly Dog to accompany your resume.

Pay: $46,200.00 - $60,392.36 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Paid training
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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special events manager jobs in ann arbor, mi

Tasting Room General Manager

Senior Manager, Corporate Events

Advising Manager

Assistant Director, Event Services & Systems

Faculty Events Coordinator

Event Manager

Store Manager | North University

Event and Project Specialist

Custodial Manager

Conferences & Summer Operations Manager

Store Manager | University of Michigan: Westgate

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Community Events Coordinator—Farmers Market (Variable Hour)

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