Events Manager

About the role

Clyde's Willow Creek Farm, part of Clyde’s Restaurant Group is hiring an Events Manager. Set in a beautifully restored 18th-century farm, our venue offers a charming and historic setting for dining and special occasions, and eight unique event spaces with a capacity of up to 750 guests. As an eight-time recipient of the WeddingWire Couples’ Choice Award, we take pride in creating unforgettable experiences. Reports to the General Manager and partners with the corporate events sales team.

Responsibilities

• Execute events from contract being signed.
• Provide excellent customer service in responding to phone or email inquiries.
• Assist with creating and revising event proposals & BEOs.
• Assemble private event packets including layouts, details, and other supporting documents.
• Assist with final guest counts.
• Submit and monitor vendor orders for required materials and supplies.
• Ensure all contracts are approved and confirmed by the client prior to the event.
• Verify billing information and assist with preparing invoices to submit to Accounting.
• Assist with the set-up and layout of event space.
• Assist with day-of coordination as needed.
• Attend client meetings, site visits, and events as needed.
• Perform other administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience executing events - required.
• Restaurant experience is preferred but not required.
• A flexible schedule with the ability to work some weekends and evenings.
• A commitment to ensuring superior customer service.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills, strong decision-making ability, sense of urgency, empathy and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, solve problems, build long-lasting relationships, and creating positive outcomes.
• Ideal candidate should have events and wedding experience at high-volume venues such as hotels, conference venues, restaurants, or catering companies.

Benefits

• Retirement Plans: 100% company-funded pension (vesting after 1 year) and immediate 401k participation.
• Bonuses: Quarterly eligibility.
• Flexible Schedule: 5-day work week.
• Career Growth: Rapid advancement opportunities.
• Comprehensive Health Plan: Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, telemedicine, wellness coach, and reduced rates on wellness services.
• Insurance: Hospital indemnity, critical illness, accident coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Includes sick pay, medical/family leave (up to 8 weeks), special leaves (jury duty, voting, school activities for DC).
• Therapy Resources: Access to free behavioral and digital cognitive behavioral therapy.
• Dining Discounts: Half-price off-duty dining and complimentary shift meals.
• Convenient Parking: Available parking benefits.
• Employee Assistance: Legal, emotional, financial, and work/life balance support.
• Financial Assistance: Assistance fund for employees in need.
• Training & Education: Best-in-class training program and tuition reimbursement.
• Flu Shots & Discounts: Annual flu shots and access to thousands of exclusive brand discounts.
• Charity Matching: Up to $4,000 yearly.

Pay

Base Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 / year based on experience + Quarterly & Sales Bonus Potential.

Schedule

This onsite position requires availability for evening and weekend events, with a flexible scheduling policy that provides two days off each week to support work-life balance. The role follows a 5-day work week.