Top 98 Special events manager Jobs in Lockport Il

Director of Catering & Events - Operations
Wooden Paddle —Lemont, IL
- $100,000 - $105,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- ServSafe
- 3 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
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TPS Client Advocacy and Events Manager
U.S. Bank National Association —Naperville, IL
- $133,365 - $156,900 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Social Conference Services Manager
The Drake Oak Brook, Autograph Collection —Oak Brook, IL
- $55,000 - $68,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Sales
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- English
- Paid holidays
- 401(k)
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Event Sales Manager-2
Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook —Oak Brook, IL
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Certified Dietary Manager (CDM)
Thornton Heights Terrace —Chicago Heights, IL
- From $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Supervising experience
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sales Coordinator
Scene 75 Entertainment Center —Romeoville, IL
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
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Restaurant Chef/Assistant manager
Timbers of Shorewood —Shorewood, IL
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- ServSafe
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Banquet Lead
GLEN OAK COUNTRY CLUB —Glen Ellyn, IL
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- CPR Certification
- Management
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Assistant Director of University Events
Aurora University —Aurora, IL
- $63,000 - $68,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- University
- 403(b) matching
- Disability insurance
Manager of Donor Experience & Events
Outreach —Carol Stream, IL
- $65,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- 4 years
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Wedding & Event Sales Manager
Hickory Hills Country Club —Hickory Hills, IL
- $60,000 - $90,000 a year
- Hotel
- Organizational skills
- Contracts
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Store Manager
Harbor Freight —Crest Hill, IL
- $70,000 - $85,050 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Retail management
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Senior Manager, Event & Experiential Marketing
S&S Activewear LLC —Bolingbrook, IL
- $138,400 - $150,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Marketing
- 8 years
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Recreation Manager-Dance & Theatre
BOLINGBROOK PARK DISTRICT —Bolingbrook, IL
- $56,575 - $63,647 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Complex Event Manager
Chicago Marriott Oak Brook —Oak Brook, IL
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Event Coordinator
DAVID MICHAEL PRODUCTIONS INC —Woodridge, IL
- $28 - $36 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Executive Meeting Manager
Chicago Marriott Oak Brook —Oak Brook, IL
- $62,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Hotel
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Event Coordinator
Luxury Bath Technologies —Naperville, IL
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Research
- Mid-level
- Paid training
- Opportunities for advancement
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Director Event Marketing & Experiences
Joint Commission —Oakbrook Terrace, IL
- Hospitality
- Marketing
- Bachelor's degree
1d
Catering Sales Manager
Embassy Suites Chicago Naperville —Naperville, IL
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- Research
- Mid-level
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Director of Catering & Events - Operations

Wooden Paddle -
Lemont, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$100,000 - $105,000 a year

Benefits

Paid training
Mileage reimbursement
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Snacks provided
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Referral program
Food provided
Paid sick time

Qualifications

ServSafe
Team leadership
Food Safety Manager Certification
Managing catering events
Hiring
Driver's License
Kitchen cost control
Recruiting
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Van driving
ServSafe Food Manager Certification
Restaurant cost management
Managing food service teams
Straight truck
Staffing management
Food service management

Full Job Description

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

Do you do your best work in fast-paced environments with a lot of moving parts?
Are you naturally wired to act instead of wait?
When something isn’t working, do you figure it out and move it forward?
Do you hold yourself — and your team — to high standards, because how you do one thing is how you do everything?
Do you take your work seriously, without taking yourself too seriously?

Yes?! Then YOU should join our team!

WHY WORK HERE?:

Here are some of the perks!

PPO Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance - PPO plans, 50% company-paid
401K Retirement Plan - With 3% company match
Weekly Pay – In your bank, once a week, like clockwork
Paid Time Off - 2 weeks of paid time off
Bonus Days Off – Never work on Thanksgiving or Christmas - we’re closed!
Paid Sick Leave - 5 sick days, just in case
Flexible Days Off – Typically scheduled back-to-back, with the ability to move them around
Monthly Leadership Book Club – Free book, free snacks, free drinks, and big ideas
Fast Growth – We’re scaling fast and we promote from within!
Access to Expert Coaches – If you’re hungry to grow, we’ve got the pros
Free Holiday Dinner Boxes – So you don’t have to cook on the Thanksgiving or Christmas!
$250 Monthly Dining Allowance – free food & drinks, that never expires
20% Restaurant Discount – 20% off anytime, for you and your whole table
20% Drop-Off Discount – 20% off anytime, for any size party
State of the Company Events – Fun team hangs with big updates and snacks galore
We Run on EOS – Clear roles, real accountability, & we’re always leveling up

WHAT DOES A TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE?:

RESPONSIBILITIES

As our Director of Catering & Events - Operations, you'll be at the helm of all things catering & event operations. These are the results you'll be hired to accomplish:

» ① A Healthy & High-Performing Catering & Events Team

In this role, you’ll hire & train a *dream team* full of the ‘right people’ — that fit our culture — in the ‘right seats’ — the job that best matches what they’re naturally wired to do, and do well.

» ② Bulletproof Event Preparation

Every event is staffed, prepped, packed, and staged correctly before it leaves the building — no scrambling, no missing pieces, no last-minute chaos.

» ③ Consistent, On-Point Event Execution

You make sure events are run the right way, every time. During peak volume, you’ll be present across multiple events — coaching in real time and reinforcing our standards so they stick.

» ④ Tight, Controlled Catering Costs

You actively manage labor, food, and operating costs so they stay in check and on track — without ever cutting corners or sacrificing quality.

» ⑤ A Well-Oiled Catering & Events Machine

You build, improve, and maintain the systems behind how we operate — so the entire department runs on structure and repeatable processes, not heroics, guesswork, or “how we’ve always done it.”

*As a disclaimer*: This is a dynamic position, in a rapidly growing company, in an always-changing industry. That means that this position and its responsibilities will continue to evolve. So, if you're change-adverse, this job ain't it.

That being said - if you're good with change, and are willing to try new things - you'll love this job, and it'll love you right back.

PAY

We pay a base wage of $85,000 - $90,000, depending on experience, plus a performance-based quarterly bonus after the 90-day onboarding period. Total compensation for this position will likely fall between $100000.00 - $105000.00 per year.

WORK SCHEDULE

This position is full-time, with a semi-set schedule designed around the demands of our catered events. Our Director of Catering & Events - Operations will be on-site for the most significant, most complex, highest-revenue events — and expected to float between multiple events in a single day when needed. While the weekly schedule may vary, days off are typically back-to-back. Our Director of Catering & Events - Operations will work 5 days, and typically 45-50 hours per week.

WILL YOU FIT IN HERE?

Our team has been built - brick by brick - on shared core values. And no, they’re not just bullsh*t words slapped on a wall - they’re who we are at our core - and they’re non-negotiables for working here. You’ll feel super *comfy* and right at home if these words describe you:

» You Come With Batteries Included

You’re a high-energy self-starter who jumps into action, and doesn’t need hand-holding to get things done.

» You’re Scrappy

You’re a resourceful problem-solver who makes things happen; if there’s no door, you get in through a window.

» You Take Your Work Seriously

You take pride in your work, big and small, and you have a natural reflex to do things the *right* way.

» But, You Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously

You’re a positive team player who owns up to your mistakes, is open to feedback, and is humble about your wins.

And if these words *don’t* describe you? You’ll be decidedly *uncomfy* here. So, fair warning - If you’re a cranky a** problem-bringer who’s cool being super-mid at your job and needs constant hand holding… may we suggest… working literally anywhere else?

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Here are some of our must-haves & would-like-to-haves:

At least 5 years of professional Catering & Events experience
At least 3 years of experience leading a high-volume Catering, Events, or Hospitality operation
Proven experience hiring, staffing, and leading teams
Proven experience actively managing costs in a high-volume hospitality operation
Familiarity with off-site catering challenges (weather, space limitations, guest dynamics, etc.)
Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, or equivalent real-world experience
Must be able to (or be willing to learn to!) drive large vehicles — including trailers, box trucks, and extended vans
Must have current ServSafe Manager & BASSET Certifications
Must be at least 21 years old
Must have open availability — including nights, weekends, and holidays
Must be able to regularly work 50-ish hours per week
Physically able to lift up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, and keep up with the pace of fast-paced events
Must have a valid driver's license & sole access to a personal vehicle
Familiarity with Total Party Planner, 7Shifts, & Margin Edge a plus

Wooden Paddle is 13-years-young restaurant & catering company, started in 2013.
Our purpose, and the reason we exist, is to be 'The Place You Want to Be'.
Our niche, and the thing we work really freaking hard to do better than anyone else, is creating Super Fun Dining Experiences.
Our focus is shareable, wood-fired comfort foods , artsy cocktails , & good-time energy .
As a team, we're scrappy go-getters who don't take ourselves too seriously - but we take our food, drinks, and hospitality *extremely* seriously.
And we're all on a mission to hit 10 Million Good-Time Guest Experiences by 2033! Come for the pizza, stay for the party bb!

Pay: $100000.00 - $105000.00 / year

Pay:

Bonus pay

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Paid time off
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Referral program
Employee discount
Paid training
Mileage reimbursement

Job Type: fulltime

Schedule:

8 hour shift
10 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Holidays

Education: Bachelor's degree

Work location: On-site

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special events manager jobs in lockport il

Director of Catering & Events - Operations

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