JOB- Upscale Event Managers- Planner and Event Manager, Cescaphe Event Group, Philadelphia, PA
We're seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented event manager to grow with our premier wedding brand and team! (55K-65K, plus bonus and client tips)
If you have experience in the fine dining hospitality industry and enjoy exceeding people's expectations for their special events. In that case, this is a fantastic opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge, creating our clients' dream events to host their most special life memories.
You'll be joining a team of award-winning Event Directors to learn from the industry's best of the best.
The perfect candidate will join a Cescaphe Event Group property that fits best with their background.
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.
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.
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 that all discussed items during event coordination and after the meeting are accurately and 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
- Makes sound decisions by considering all facts, areas, and people affected or involved.
- Makes effective and timely decisions, especially in high-priority and stressful situations.
- Involves others in decision-making processes, exercising discretion in disclosing information.
- Defines, anticipates, and prevents problems; overcomes obstacles and generates alternative solutions.
Customer Service/Business Development
- Answers questions regarding event details such as food and beverage items, linens, and floor plan layouts. Also, it connects with vendors to communicate restrictions and accommodations promptly.
- Informs manager and director of difficult or emotional customer situations; exhibits sensitivity for cultural differences.
- Ensure the client receives clear and open communication about all aspects of their event to guarantee client satisfaction.
- Ensures clients and guests feel welcome and are always given responsive, friendly, and courteous service.
Employee and Management Interaction
- Assists in training and development of event personnel (i.e. servers, maître d', etc.)
- Follows up with the Event Coordinator to ensure all information is understood.
- Establishes and maintains effective relations with both co-workers and managers.
- Maintains effective transition of clients and information from the Event Coordination meeting and afterward to all other relevant departments.
- Balances teamwork and individual responsibilities.
- Gives and welcomes constructive feedback.
- Puts success of team above personal interests.
- Able and willing to fill in as needed, with or without request.
Planning and Organizing
- The organization utilizes objectives, schedules, policies, and procedures to achieve the desired levels of productivity.ed levels of productivity.
- Develops policies and procedures to enhance and measure quality.
- Maintains well-organized files and materials, creating a productive and efficient work environment.
- Works with management to coordinate training as needed to meet business needs.
Communication and Professionalism
- Consistently adheres to Mission Statement and Core Values.
- Expresses thoughts and ideas in written and/or verbal form and in a clear, effective, and respectful manner.
- Exhibits good active listening and comprehension skills; speaks clearly and audibly.
- Conveys information, decisions, or problems to appropriate parties on time; refrains from distorting information.
- Consistently adheres to company dress code and keeps self well groomed.
- Consistently arrives for work and is on time, ensuring work is covered when absent.
- Treats others with respect.
- Keeps commitments.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- good contact email to be interview contacted-
- Fine dining and event planning experience?
Education:
Experience:
- Related: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
