Event Services Manager: Onsite Catering at Top Venues

Elior; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (FT Employees)

Dental

Vision

Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident,

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transit

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay (9 paid holidays)

Tuition Reimbursement (FT Employees)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Abigail Kirsch is seeking an experienced Event Services Manager to lead plan, coordinate, and execute catered events across top tri-state area venues. You will manage client relations, create BEOs, floorplans, and production details, and ensure on-site teams execute flawlessly from setup to breakdown.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to coordinate multiple departments and vendors.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in catering or hospitality event management preferred.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to anticipate challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities simultaneously.
• Basic PC knowledge and comprehension (Outlook, Teams, Word & Excel)

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, venues, and vendors throughout the planning process, including on-site management during setup, execution, and breakdown.
• Own event planning and execution after sales turnover, including the development of Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), timelines, floorplans, and production details.
• Develop clear and comprehensive Supervisor Packets and event paperwork for on-site staff, ensuring seamless communication and execution.
• Coordinate with internal departments (sales, culinary, warehouse, and staffing) and external vendors to ensure all event needs, rentals, and services are secured and operational.
• Support on-site captains by ensuring information is updated and accurate.
• Identify potential risks and challenges, developing contingency and emergency plans to ensure smooth operations.
• Lead client-facing production efforts, including site visits, walkthroughs, tastings, and operational planning.
• Monitor and resolve any guest or client issues during events, escalating and communicating resolutions as necessary.
• Conduct post-event evaluations, gather feedback, analyze outcomes, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with leadership (Director of Catering and other departments) to address operational challenges and develop solutions.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Catering.
• Stay current with industry trends, technologies, and best practices to deliver exceptional, competitive events.

Skills

Catering/event management

Verbal and written communication

Organizational & problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Management

Tools

Outlook

Teams

Word

Excel

Job description

Abigail Kirsch is seeking an experienced Event Services Manager to lead plan, coordinate, and execute catered events across top tri-state area venues. You will manage client relations, create BEOs, floorplans, and production details, and ensure on-site teams execute flawlessly from setup to breakdown.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to coordinate multiple departments and vendors.