Event / Banquet Manager, Print Works Bistro

Quaintance-Weaver Restaurants & Hotels; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Health, dental and vision insurance

401K

Voluntary Life Insurance

Paid annual leave (vacation, sick, etc

Family medical leave and domestic-part

Industry related continuing education

Job summary

Print Works Bistro in Greensboro, NC is seeking an experienced Event Manager to lead catering events, set up spaces and oversee staff to deliver outstanding guest experiences in a fast-paced environment. You will work with the events team to manage menus, wine offerings, pricing and staffing while upholding safety and cleanliness standards.

The role requires strong hospitality passion, excellent communication, and the ability to drive revenue opportunities through smooth event operations and

Qualifications

• Clear understanding of the banquet / event process.
• Friendly, energetic and detail-oriented.
• Passion for hospitality.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong sense of urgency and initiative.
• Understanding of Delphi Salesforce is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel and creating spreadsheets.
• Understanding financial data.
• Ability to retain and recall detailed information.

Responsibilities

• Communicate clearly and perform consistently following the mission and values of the organization in our enthusiastic work environment.
• Be an advocate for our guests with all interactions, ensuring that each guest leaves feeling that their experience was beyond incredible.
• Lead a team with enthusiasm that is responsible for delivering service to all event guests including setting up the event spaces, serving catered food and beverage and having an extensive knowledge on the impressive selection of seasonal restaurant food.
• Have a working knowledge of Print Works Bistro and Green Valley Grill catering menus, including pricing, Chef features, extensive wine offerings and other specialty drinks.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness and safety, ensuring that our maintenance, security and sanitation standards are met at all times.
• Act as a leader with diplomacy and tact with all interactions, ensuring that you take ownership of your intentions and other’s perceptions.
• Responsible for the recruiting, hiring and training of all event (banquet) staff members, ensuring that the events team is fully staffed with the right people.
• Help write and/or ensure all schedules are completed with the correct amount of staff members based on the appropriate availability.
• Implement and train sustainable practices initiatives.
• Anticipate revenue/cost issues and manage the timing of discretionary expenditures to stabilize cash flow.
• Identify major revenue and expense opportunities and possible issues.
• Ensure daily controls are happening including completing checklists, payroll tracking and inventory management.

Skills

Banquet / event process

Friendly and energetic

Hospitality

Interpersonal and communication

Urgency and initiative

Delphi Salesforce

Microsoft Office & Excel

Financial data

Memory for details

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Location: Print Works Bistro, Greensboro, North Carolina

Hours: Full Time

Print Works Bistro is looking for a friendly and energetic Event Manager to join their team of enthusiastic event professionals who provide outstanding experiences to the guests they serve in a fast-paced environment. To deliver the type of outstanding experience we provide our guests, we need remarkable individuals who are committed to making a difference.

Our common objective is articulated in our mission, which, in summary, is to be of genuine service to our guests, fellow staff members, owners, and the Earth and her people.

What are the responsibilities of an Event Manager?

• Communicate clearly and perform consistently following the mission and values of the organization in our enthusiastic work environment
• Be an advocate for our guests with all interactions, ensuring that each guest leaves feeling that their experience was beyond incredible
• Lead a team with enthusiasm that is responsible for delivering service to all event guests including setting up the event spaces, serving catered food and beverage and having an extensive knowledge on the impressive selection of seasonal restaurant food
• Have a working knowledge of Print Works Bistro and Green Valley Grill catering menus, including pricing, Chef features, extensive wine offerings and other specialty drinks
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness and safety, ensuring that our maintenance, security and sanitation standards are met at all times
• Act as a leader with diplomacy and tact with all interactions, ensuring that you take ownership of your intentions and other’s perceptions
• Responsible for the recruiting, hiring and training of all event (banquet) staff members, ensuring that the events team is fully staffed with the right people.
• Help write and/or ensure all schedules are completed with the correct amount of staff members based on the appropriate availability.
• Implement and train sustainable practices initiatives.
• Anticipate revenue/cost issues and manage the timing of discretionary expenditures to stabilize cash flow.
• Identify major revenue and expense opportunities and possible issues.
• Ensure daily controls are happening including completing checklists, payroll tracking and inventory management.

What Skills and Experience are Desired for an Event Manager?

• Clear understanding of the banquet / event process
• Friendly, energetic and detail-oriented
• Passion for hospitality
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong sense of urgency and initiative
• Understanding of Delphi Salesforce is a plus
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel and creating spreadsheets
• Understanding financial data
• Ability to retain and recall detailed information

Benefits? Yes.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401K
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Paid annual leave (vacation, sick, personal, etc.)
• Family medical leave and domestic partner benefits
• Industry related continuing education and frame of reference opportunities