Event Manager

Food Trends Catering & Events; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

Food Trends Catering & Events in midtown Manhattan is seeking an enthusiastic Events Coordinator to design memorable experiences, build lasting client relationships, and coordinate all details from proposals to execution. You will partner with senior planners, manage inquiries by email and phone, and help source menus, tastings, and vendors while keeping projects on track in a fast-paced setting.

A bachelor’s degree and strong communication skills are favored; we value initiative, teamwork, and

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service, hospitality, or the food and beverage industry.
• A bachelor’s degree and the ability to multitask in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Design Memorable Experiences: Craft custom proposals and menus for events of all sizes, from cozy gatherings to grand galas.
• Build Lasting Relationships: Collaborate with new and existing clients, ensuring every event exceeds expectations.
• Be an Event Visionary: Partner with senior planners to bring events to life, coordinating logistics with internal teams and vendors.
• Lead with Service: Provide outstanding customer service, swiftly responding to inquiries via email and phone.
• Stay Ahead of the Trends: Attend tastings and events, deepening your knowledge of food, beverages, and event design.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality experience

Office experience

Multitasking

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Join Our Vibrant Team at Food Trends Catering & Events!

Are you passionate about planning extraordinary events that leave lasting impressions? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment? If so, this is your chance to join a dynamic team and take your career to the next level with Food Trends Catering & Events!

About Us:

For over two decades, Food Trends Catering & Events has been redefining the art of off-premises catering from our midtown Manhattan headquarters. Whether it’s a cozy dinner for ten or a dazzling gala for over 1,000 guests, we deliver excellence with every bite and every detail.

With over 100 employees, we’re proud to be a woman-owned and family-run business - combining innovation, authenticity, and heart in everything we do.

As we continue to grow and expand, we’re on the hunt for an enthusiastic individual to join our talented team and help us create unforgettable experiences.

Why Join Us?

Work with a creative, passionate team.

Plan events that leave a lasting impression.

What You’ll Do:

• Design Memorable Experiences: Craft custom proposals and menus for events of all sizes, from cozy gatherings to grand galas.
• Build Lasting Relationships: Collaborate with new and existing clients, ensuring every event exceeds expectations.
• Be an Event Visionary: Partner with senior planners to bring events to life, coordinating logistics with internal teams and vendors.
• Lead with Service: Provide outstanding customer service, swiftly responding to inquiries via email and phone.
• Stay Ahead of the Trends: Attend tastings and events, deepening your knowledge of food, beverages, and event design.

What We’re Looking For:

• A self-starter with a team-player mindset.
• Impeccable attention to detail and organization.
• Experience in customer service, hospitality, or the food and beverage industry.
• Previous experience in an office setting.
• A bachelor’s degree and a passion for multi-tasking in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.

Ready to Create Unforgettable Events?

HIRING PRACTICES

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position and does not contain all of the essential requirements and functions of the position. Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. This job description does not include all the duties that may be assigned to the employee and it may be revised from time to time with or without notice.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis race, color, creed, religion, gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related condition, sexual and reproductive health decisions, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, or any other legally protected status.

Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements Law. It is estimated based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position in New York. In compliance with the NY Law, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.