Event Manager Main Event Caterers

Main Event Caterers; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a premier catering company as an Event Manager, where you will create unforgettable experiences for clients. This hands-on role involves collaborating with clients and a creative team to design and execute events that exceed expectations. You'll manage all aspects of catered events, ensuring exceptional food and stunning style. If you have a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, and a passion for event management, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career in a dynamic environment that values creativity and teamwork.

Benefits

401(k) and matching

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Commission and bonuses

Dental insurance

Qualifications

• Highly motivated Event Manager with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to understand event dynamics and offer suggestions.
• Work with Operations Department to ensure proper equipment is ordered.
• Directly involved in all aspects of the event including setup and service.

Skills

Event Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Join DC's premier catering company - Main Event Caterers!

Main Event Caterers is committed to:

1. Creating sensational experiences that linger in the mind for years to come.
2. Designing events that suit our clients' personal tastes and budgets of any size.
3. Providing professional service to our guests before, during, and after the event.
4. Traveling the globe to bring you back the most exciting and tantalizing flavors and ideas.
5. Crafting artful culinary displays that create the ambiance for a successful celebration.
6. Presenting exciting, top-quality cuisine for every selection.
7. Taking your event to the next level and “wowing” your guests!

Responsibilities:

1. Meet with client to better understand the event dynamics as well as offer insight and suggestions.
2. Meet weekly with chef to ensure menu expectations are clear.
3. Work with in-house Operations Department to ensure proper equipment is ordered.
4. Meet with in-house Creative Services Manager to assist with design of event.
5. Hands-on position that is directly involved in all aspects of the event including day of.

The Event Manager effectively controls and manages the operations of catered events that meet and surpass the expectations of our clients, providing exceptional food integrated into stunning style & design elements. This also includes safety issues, setup, service, breakdown, equipment accountability, and product inventories.

Qualifications Required:

Main Event Caterers is seeking a highly motivated experienced Event Manager with a strong work ethic that can hit the ground running. A professional appearance, excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills, a can-do attitude, and the ability to work in a team environment are essential.

Flexible schedule including weekends (Saturdays are our busiest day). Experienced candidates need only apply.

Benefits:

• 401(k) and 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Commission and bonuses
• Dental insurance
• Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts such as HSAs or FSAs
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Employee discounts
• Workplace perks such as food/coffee

Schedule:

Weekends required.

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants under 18 years old, provided it is legally allowed for the job and location
• Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
• A “Fair Chance” job (you or the employer follow Fair Chance hiring practices when performing background checks)
• A good fit for applicants with gaps in their resume, or who have been out of the workforce for the past 6 months or more
• A job for which all ages, including older job seekers, are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma

Education: Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience: Event Management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: 3870 South Four Mile Run Drive Arlington, VA 22206