Senior Event Architect & Lead Planner

Compass Group USA; Purchase (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision

Life Insurance/ AD

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Holiday Time Off

Associate Shopping Program

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Identity Theft Protection

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Personal Leave

Job summary

Rapport, a specialized division of FLIK Hospitality Group and a member of Compass Group USA, seeks a Senior Event Planner to oversee planning, coordination and execution of events. You will lead complex, high-revenue events, liaise with clients and vendors, and mentor junior staff while upholding the venue’s service and brand standards.

The role requires 5+ years in event planning, strong leadership and communication, and the ability to manage timelines, budgets, and on-site execution across

Qualifications

• 5+ years of event planning experience, preferably in a venue, hotel, or hospitality environment.
• Proven experience managing complex events and multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency in event management software, CRM systems, and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedules.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of event planning from initial inquiry through post-event follow-up.
• Lead planning for large-scale, high-revenue, and complex events.
• Develop detailed event timelines, floor plans, BEOs, Run of Shows and Catering Proposals.
• Conduct client site visits, planning meetings, and final walk-throughs.
• Oversee on-site event execution to ensure flawless delivery and guest satisfaction.
• Serve as primary point of contact for assigned clients.
• Build strong client relationships and provide expert guidance throughout the planning process.
• Negotiate vendor needs within venue guidelines and budgets.
• Act as a mentor and resource for junior planners and coordinators.
• Assist with training, onboarding, and best-practice development.
• Collaborate with operations, culinary, and facilities teams to ensure alignment.
• Provide on-site leadership during events and assist with staffing oversight.
• Ensure events comply with venue policies, safety regulations, and local codes.
• Monitor event budgets and final billing.
• Identify opportunities for upselling and enhancing the guest experience.
• Participate in process improvement and workflow optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Event management software

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Event Management, or related field

Tools

Event management software

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rapport, a specialized division of FLIK Hospitality Group and a member of Compass Group USA, seeks a Senior Event Planner to oversee planning, coordination and execution of events. You will lead complex, high-revenue events, liaise with clients and vendors, and mentor junior staff while upholding the venue’s service and brand standards.

The role requires 5+ years in event planning, strong leadership and communication, and the ability to manage timelines, budgets, and on-site execution across