Onsite Catering Events Manager

Constellation; Newark (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 77.000 - 94.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical – FT

Vision

UNUM voluntary

Discount Program

Commuter Benefits

EAP

401k

Sick Time

Holiday Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Zusammenfassung

Constellation is seeking an experienced Event Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate catered events in Newark, NJ. You will select menu items, schedule staff, arrange facilities or equipment, and communicate client needs to the Sales, Culinary, and Operations teams under the Senior Director of Sales.

This role involves developing catering accounts, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring customer satisfaction before, during, and after events at a dynamic cultural center with multiple F&B

Qualifikationen

• 2 years of catering/food-beverage and/or administrative/event experience.
• Very organized.
• Able to work independently and make the right decisions for the business.
• Basic PC knowledge and comprehension (Word & Excel).
• Basic math knowledge and comprehension (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages).

Aufgaben

• Ensuring all event information in CaterXpert from the sales team is up to date and fully detailed prior to event/deadlines.
• Review event floorplans, day of supervisor packets, pack lists and rental equipment to ensure all information is current and correctly distributed.
• Communicate SCG procedures, standards and expectations to all event staff when on-site and complete day of supervisor packet.
• Assist in the setup and execution of events.
• Ensure event rentals have scheduled deliveries and pickups convenient for specialist or venue manager.
• Maintain calendar of events through Outlook and attend necessary event meetings and conference calls.
• Communicate with sales, culinary and booking staff to ensure understanding of menus and client needs.
• Collect and submit all payments and deposits for contracted events; review AR reports for discrepancies and late payments.
• Nimble trouble shooting and quick decision making.
• Manage staff, hold accountable and discipline as needed.
• Follow up with photographer post-event for event photos.
• Act as first point of contact for general leads and gather detailed information.
• Process event closeouts on the day following each event.
• Send nightly event reminders to internal staff.

Kenntnisse

Catering/Event Experience

Organizational Skills

Independent Work

MS Word & Excel

Basic Math Skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s Degree in Management

Jobbeschreibung

Constellation is seeking an experienced Event Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate catered events in Newark, NJ. You will select menu items, schedule staff, arrange facilities or equipment, and communicate client needs to the Sales, Culinary, and Operations teams under the Senior Director of Sales.

This role involves developing catering accounts, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring customer satisfaction before, during, and after events at a dynamic cultural center with multiple F&B