Event Manager

Atomic Hospitality; Illinois; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Manufacturing, a 32,000+ sq ft event venue, is seeking an experienced Event Manager to lead the service and facilities teams and ensure events are executed with the highest level of customer service and guest satisfaction.

You will supervise load-in/out, coordinate with bartenders, security and facilities staff, manage vendor relationships, and conduct post-event evaluations to drive continuous improvement and client retention. The company reserves the right to modify duties as needed.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience in event management or related area.
• 1 year experience in event management, sales and marketing, or related area with a 2-year degree.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the load-in and load-out of vendors, ensure they are following all facility policies and procedures.
• Lead event staff including: bartenders, security, facilities and others as required.
• Ensure event space is set to client’s specification, while adhering to facility policies and procedures.
• Maintain and contribute to improving relationships with preferred partners and vendors.
• Manage department inventories and facility supplies.
• Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.
• Follow established procedures designed to maintain records of events, including product consumption and event labor detail.
• Develop professional relationships with clients to retain business and increase growth.
• Conduct post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved.
• The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Skills

Superior customer service

Leadership and team development

Excellent verbal and written communica

Strong attention to detail

Social perceptiveness

Judgment and decision making

Service orientation

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in Hotel/Restaurant Management or related major

Job description

Job Description

Job Summary

• The Event Manager will lead and direct the service and facilities teams to ensure all events are executed with the highest level of customer service and guest satisfaction.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise the load-in and/or load-out of vendors, ensure they are following all facility policies and procedures.


• Lead event staff including: bartenders, security, facilities and others as required.


• Ensure event space is set to client's specification, while adhering to facility policies and procedures.


• Maintain and contribute to improving relationships with preferred partners and vendors.


• Manage department inventories and facility supplies.


• Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.


• Follow established procedures designed to maintain records of events, including product consumption and event labor detail.


• Develop professional relationships with clients to retain business and increase growth.


• Conduct post-event evaluations to determine how future events could be improved.


• *The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Skills

• Superior customer service


• Leadership and team development


• Excellent verbal and written communication


• Strong attention to detail


• Social perceptiveness


• Judgment and decision making


• Service orientation

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 3 years experience in the event management or related professional area. OR


• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 1 year experience in the event management, sales and marketing, or related professional area.

Company Description

Morgan Manufacturing is a 32,000+Sq Ft event venue loaded with industrial elegance. The facility hosts nearly 200 events a year in a mix of corporate and social business.