Event Manager - Cruiseport Gloucester

Beauport Hospitality Group; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time

Job summary

A premier hospitality firm located in Gloucester, Massachusetts, is seeking an experienced Events Manager to oversee the entire event lifecycle, ensuring seamless execution of weddings and special events. Candidates should have a minimum of 2-4 years of experience in catering and event management, possess strong sales and coordination skills, and maintain high standards of service. The role offers a competitive salary range of $60,000–$65,000 per year, along with a comprehensive benefits package, which includes medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in Catering, Hospitality, or Event Management.
• Direct experience managing weddings from sale to execution is preferred.
• Knowledge of industry-relevant Catering Sales Systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead site tours for prospective clients and manage sales from inquiry to contract.
• Build trusting relationships with clients and coordinate with internal teams and vendors.
• Oversee event setup and ensure execution meets high standards.

Skills

Event Management

Sales Coordination

Communication

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Events, Sales, Hospitality, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Catering Sales Systems

Job description

• Application:[e-mail]

Cruiseport Gloucester is a waterfront wedding and event venueon the North Shore, part of the Beauport Hospitality Group. Wedeliver well-planned events with excellent service. We areseeking an experienced Events Manager to joinour team and oversee seamless event execution.

The Cruiseport Gloucester Events Manager is responsible for theentire event lifecycle, from the initial client inquiry to thefinal execution of the event. This role focuses on selling,planning, and managing weddings and other special events,ensuring a seamless experience for our clients and their guests.The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, self-motivatedprofessional with a deep passion for hospitality and a proventrack record in wedding and event sales and coordination.

Essential Functions

• Lead engaging and informative site tours for prospectiveclients, showcasing the beauty and unique features of ourproperty in accordance with Beauport Hospitality Group (BHG) guidelines.
• Manage the entire sales pipeline from inquiry to contract,maintaining organized files and ensuring prompt, professional follow-up.
• Expertly present our food and beverage options, creatingdetailed, customized proposals and contracts for clients.
• Serve as the primary client contact, building strong,trusting relationships to understand their vision and exceedtheir expectations throughout the planning process.
• Generate and service all aspects of wedding events,including event space design and food & beverage selections.
• Produce comprehensive Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) anddetailed floor plans to ensure flawless communication andexecution by our operations team.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors tomanage event timelines and the complete production of the event.
• Oversee event setup and execution to ensure every detailaligns with the client's vision and our high standards.

Experience and Skills

• A minimum of 2-4 years of progressive experience in Catering,Hospitality, and Event Management.
• Direct experience managing weddings from sale to execution ishighly preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Events, Sales, Hospitality, or a relatedfield is preferred.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong knowledge of industry-relevant Catering Sales Systems(Caterease experience is a plus) and room diagramming software.
• Knowledge of sales and event operations in a high-end hospitality environment.

The Ideal Candidate

• Thrives under pressure in a fast-paced environment, maintainingmaximum efficiency, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Possesses an event design background or experience as a privateplanner and is looking to bring their creative vision to a premierevent venue.
• Is a natural leader who can effectively guide staff and workcohesively as part of a dedicated team.
• Demonstrates sound logic and judgment in evaluating situations andmaking decisions.
• Is a self-directed, motivated, and adaptable individual with aconsistently positive attitude.
• Has a flexible schedule and is available to work weekends andholidays as dictated by the event calendar.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This role primarily operates at theevent venue, includingfront-of-house, back office, event spaces, and kitchen areas.
• The position requires the ability to stand for up to 8 hours andlift up to 30 lbs.
• Work includes a mix of collaborative group projects andindependent tasks.

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits packagedesigned to support our team members.

Salary range is $60,000–$65,000 per year, commensurate withexperience, with additional event-based compensation.

Benefits Package:

• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA Accounts, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
• Access to Beauport Hospitality Group Perks

The Beauport Hospitality Group is an equal opportunity employerand is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity orexpression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability,veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.