Event Manager

Job Summary

The Event Manager plays a critical role in bringing events to life—owning the operational and production details while serving as a trusted liaison between clients, internal teams, and on-site staff. This is a growth-oriented position with clear upward mobility within a designated team and the department.

What You’ll Do

• Manage all operational components of assigned events, including setup sheets, Captain’s packets, vendor orders, diagrams, tastings, event orders, security, and staffing requests
• Serve as the primary point of contact between clients and event staff, ensuring seamless communication and execution
• Create polished internal and client-facing documents such as proposals, mood boards, menus, signage, and contracts using various software and design tools
• Support the event planning process by coordinating and participating in client meetings and site walkthroughs
• Collaborate across departments to coordinate menus, staffing, rentals, beverages, specialty items, and security needs
• Consult with clients on all event details including guest count, timelines, dietary needs, service style, décor, and presentation
• Act as the on-site liaison between clients and Captains to ensure expectations are met and exceeded
• Support Account Executives as needed and serve as client liaison in their absence
• Stay current on industry trends and company initiatives
• Contribute positively to team culture and the overall mission of the company
• Work a flexible schedule to support events as needed

What You Bring

• A passion for luxury hospitality, events, and a clear desire to grow a career in catering and F&B sales
• Exceptional client service with a proactive, anticipatory approach
• Strong time management, multitasking, and project management skills
• Ability to coordinate complex events across multiple venues
• Calm, composed demeanor in fast-paced office and on-site environments
• Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills
• Experience tracking budgets, expenses, and reconciling invoices and PCard expenses
• Administrative strength and attention to detail, including data entry and documentation
• Proficiency in Social Tables (or similar diagramming tools)
• Culinary curiosity and literacy

Experience & Education

• Previous experience in luxury catering, event planning, or high-end hospitality required
• Strong hospitality or food service background required
• College degree preferred, but not required

Qualifications

• Calculated to be commensurate with experience

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Retail Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Personal Leave

Company Information

• Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer.
• Compass Group maintains a drug-free workplace.
• Compass Group offers many fantastic benefits to its associates.

Contact

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