Event Manager

Compass Group USA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Voluntary Benefits - Critical Illness,

Legal Services

Choice Auto and Home Program

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/AD

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

FSAs

Job summary

Occasions Caterers is seeking an experienced Event Manager to lead successful events on- and off-premise. You will manage client relationships, coordinate with chefs and vendors, and ensure flawless execution within budget.

The role requires strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced hospitality environment. Compass Group offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Operationally savvy industry professional with leadership in managing people and events.
• Strong organization, time management and team motivation skills.
• Ability to work independently with little direct supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, senior management, and support staff.
• Ability to respond effectively to changing demands.
• Experience in budgeting, P&L, labor and sales forecasting.
• Excellent negotiating skills.
• Ability to establish credibility with senior culinary professionals.
• HR experience including hiring, training, mentoring and development.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a hospitality management environment (off-premise preferred).
• Ability to manage in a client-service focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Consults clients on scope, budget, menu, and entertainment for successful events.
• Plans menus with clients and chefs.
• Negotiates vendor contracts.
• Coordinates and executes events within defined parameters.
• Recruits, interviews, trains staff.
• Leads and motivates catering team.
• Plans staff and event schedules.
• Maintains financial and administrative records.
• Liaises between Sales Catering Managers, Chefs, Staffing, Vendors, and Clients.
• Assesses contract requirements and ensures service satisfaction.
• Reviews events to ensure quality and performance.
• Resolves customer concerns and ensures timely payment.

Skills

Leadership

Organization & time management

Communication skills

Negotiation

Budgeting & forecasting

HR experience

Job description

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About our Company

Since 1986, Occasions Caterers has worked closely with our clients to create remarkable events. We have grown in size but maintain a boutique approach to full-service catering with a focus on custom menus, creative décor, expert planning and gracious service. We craft experiences through food, design and hospitality to reflect your unique style, taste and vision. With over thirty years of experience, we have an unmatched scope of knowledge, resources and relationships to produce events that exceed expectation and delight in every way . Occasions Caterers has a mission to have dedicated team members who support and work together to create exceptional catered experiences each and every day.

If you want to be a part of an exceptional team who values Excellence by setting the bar high, Integrity by living our values, Respect by valuing the contributions of every team member, Teamwork by supporting each other, and Innovation by keeping things exciting, please see our open position below.

Job Summary

The Event Manager holds duties related to successful execution and coordination for on and off premise Company events. The position entails a need for excellent attention to detail and communication skills; ability to multi-task on a variety of projects simultaneously, accurate distribution of pertinent information both internally to all departments as well as to clients and related vendors. You will be expected to have excellent client skills in presentation and marketing ability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Consults clients as to scope, expectations, setting, menu, collateral entertainment to have a successful and appropriate event within the client’s budget
• Plans menus in consultation with the clients and chefs
• Negotiates individual vendor contracts
• Delegates to, and ensure that, the Event Manager coordinates and executes the event within the parameters established by the Catering Event Manager
• Recruits, interviews, selects, and trains permanent and casual staff
• Organizes, leads and motivates the catering team
• Plans staff and event schedules
• Maintains and develops accurate financial and administrative records
• Serves as liaison and coordinator between Sales Catering Managers, Supervising Chefs, Staffing, Captains, Suppliers, Vendors, Rental Companies and Clients as needed to plan events
• Assesses contract requirements and ensure satisfaction with the services delivered
• Performs final review and assessment of catering events to determine if they meet performance and quality standards
• Resolves customer concerns and ensures timely customer payment

Preferred Qualifications:

Operationally savvy industry professional with demonstrated leadership in managing people, events and the overall guest experience

Strong organization, time management and team motivation skills are essential for success in this role

Ability to work independently with little direct supervision

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) with clients, senior management, and WPC support staff

Ability to respond effectively to continuously changing demands

Demonstrated experience in budgeting, P&L, labor and sales forecasting and reporting

Effective use of discretion to problem solve in a fast-paced environment

Excellent negotiating skills

Ability to establish credibility with senior culinary professionals

Human Resource experience including hiring, training, mentoring and development

3-5 years’ experience in a hospitality management environment (preferably in an off-premise catering environment)

The ability to manage in an environment with focus on client service, entrepreneurship and building and growing a strong business

Associates at Occasions are offered many fantastic benefits.

Both full-time and part-time positions offer the followingbenefits to associates:

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits, including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program

In addition, full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Occasionsmaintains a drug-free workplace.

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act.