Senior Event Services Manager – On-site & Catering

Abigail Kirsch; New York (NY); Presencial; USD 85 000 - 100 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Medical (FT Employees)

Vision

Voluntary UNUM offering for Accident,

Resumo da oferta

Abigail Kirsch, part of Elior North America, seeks an experienced Event Services Manager to lead catering events in the tri-state area. You will plan, direct, and coordinate high-profile events, coordinating with clients, venues, and vendors from setup to breakdown.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in catering or hospitality event management, superb communication, and organizational skills. This full-time role emphasizes on-site collaboration and contingency planning in a dynamic environment.

Qualificações

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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 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.

Conhecimentos

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Basic PC knowledge (Outlook, Teams, MS

Formação académica

Bachelor’s Degree in Management

Ferramentas

Outlook

Teams

Word

Excel

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Abigail Kirsch, part of Elior North America, seeks an experienced Event Services Manager to lead catering events in the tri-state area. You will plan, direct, and coordinate high-profile events, coordinating with clients, venues, and vendors from setup to breakdown.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in catering or hospitality event management, superb communication, and organizational skills. This full-time role emphasizes on-site collaboration and contingency planning in a dynamic environment.