Senior Event Planner for Memorable Experiences

Spice Catering Co.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Spice Catering Co. in Cleveland, OH is seeking an experienced Event Planner to create memorable dining experiences through meticulous planning and seamless execution.

You are a natural communicator who builds strong relationships with clients and partners, and you love the event-planning process from weddings to corporate gatherings. You will lead client relationships from concept through post-event follow-up, design menus with the culinary team, coordinate venues, staff, and vendors, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of event planning and execution experience for on-site and off-site events.
• Highly organized with a natural drive to exceed guest expectations.
• Warm, outgoing personality that builds rapport easily.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Comfortable working independently and making informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients through the planning process with questions and active listening to fully understand their vision.
• Collaborate with clients to design an experience that aligns with their needs, preferences, and budget.
• Recommend menus and service styles that best support the event’s goals.
• Schedule and lead venue walkthroughs; understand venue inventory, layout, and catering policies.
• Coordinate all rental needs and place orders with approved vendors.
• Create detailed event timelines, layouts, and service plans.
• Manage staffing needs through Ubeya and collaborate with team leads to ensure proper coverage.
• Conduct chef meetings to review BEOs and BOH timelines.
• Prepare gear packs and review them with the warehouse manager.
• Facilitate captain/event manager meetings to ensure alignment across all teams.

Skills

Event planning

Client relationships

Organizational skills

Communication

Budgeting

Tools

Ubeya

Microsoft 365

Tripleseat

Job description

Spice Catering Co. in Cleveland, OH is seeking an experienced Event Planner to create memorable dining experiences through meticulous planning and seamless execution.

You are a natural communicator who builds strong relationships with clients and partners, and you love the event-planning process from weddings to corporate gatherings. You will lead client relationships from concept through post-event follow-up, design menus with the culinary team, coordinate venues, staff, and vendors, and