EVENT SUPERVISOR

DON STRANGE OF TEXAS INC; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Workday meals

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Don Strange of Texas Inc. seeks an experienced Event Supervisor to manage all aspects of events, from pre- to post-event reports, directing a designated team, and liaising with clients to ensure exemplary service.

The role involves coordinating with sales, clients, and vendors, managing equipment and décor, and ensuring high-level service throughout all phases of events, including on-site operations and post-event follow-up.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume, upscale service environment preferred.
• Strong communication with guests, associates and management.
• Knowledge of event service techniques and equipment.
• Ability to drive or operate company trucks may be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with sales staff, clients, vendors, and production staff to institute needs and expectations for the event.
• Direct and assign tasks to the event team and ensure on-site success.
• Oversee equipment, décor, and presentation needs for events.
• Administer client experiences from conception through post-event, including on-site preparations and breakdown.
• Handle on-site issues and provide timely solutions during events.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Organization

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Bartending experience

Service techniques knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Perfect Venue software

Job description

Reports to: VP of OperationsSUMMARY OF POSITIONAt Don Strange of Texas, we believe in delightfully curated and detailed events. We are searching for an enthusiastic and experienced Event Supervisor to join our team and help us maintain our brand-to-client experience. The Event Supervisor will be responsible for managing all aspects of the event: handling pre and post event reports, directing and assigning tasks to a designated team, liaising clients, as well as staying ahead of the curve on production, logistical aspects and solving operational challenges.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESCoordinate with sales staff, clients, vendors, and production staff to institute needs and expectations for the eventMaintain and understand all equipment needs for events off site as well as curating lists of equipment and managing inventoryPlan and facilitate logistics relating to equipment, décor, and presentational needsComplete and submit all equipment loading lists to appropriate departments in a timely mannerExecute all aspects of banquet service which include, but are not limited to: buffet set-up, bussing techniques, and correct table settingsAdminister client experiences from conception through post event, manage on and off-site preparations, event set up and breakdown, secure consistent high-level service throughout all phases.Adjust and handle issues that arise before and during the eventWE PROVIDEFlexible scheduling and an energized environmentCompetitive pay with advancement opportunitiesWorkday meals (most days)Weekly pay; starting rate at $22.00 hourly, plus commissionSKILLS & QUALIFICATIONSAbility to communicate effectively with guests, associates and managementStrong interpersonal and communication skillsA minimum of 1-year experience in high-volume, upscale service environment is required; catering/fine dining experience is a plusExperience working with Perfect Venue software is a plusAbility to multitask and make split second decisionsExcellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detailAbility to provide strategies and choreography of eventsKnowledge of different service techniques and bartending experienceAbility to work nights, weekends, and some holidaysHigh school diploma or equivalentA valid Texas driver’s license and proof of valid auto insuranceAbility to drive company trucks and vans (CDL not required)TABC & Food Handler Manager CertificationAbility to meet the physical requirements of the position, which may include lifting heavy equipment and standing for extended periods of time.