Events Manager

Job Summary

About the role

Fine dining restaurant and boutique hotel is seeking an experienced and team-oriented candidate for the Events Manager position. This is a full time and permanent position. Candidate must be willing to work weekdays/nights, weekends and/or holidays.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the Event associates including servers, lead housemen, and housemen.
• Supervise the daily operations of the Event area (order and maintain supplies, review set-up and food and beverage preparation and service) to ensure compliance with SOPs, Event Orders, safety regulations and procedures and to ensure an optimal level of service, quality and hospitality.
• Meet with the customers to review the Event Order and to review any changes, issues and/or problems to ensure delivery of a quality product.
• Calculate and review the Event checks ensuring accuracy and present the check to the customer for signature to ensure payment.
• Monitor and control the maintenance/sanitation of the Event areas and equipment to protect the assets and ensure quality service.
• Comply with attendance rules and be available to work on a regular basis.
• Perform any other job related duties as assigned by manager.

Physical Demands

• The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include: close vision, distance vision, color vision & focus.

Workplace Environment Conditions

• Restaurant and kitchen environment
• The noise level in this office is usually moderate to high

Requirements

• More than two years of post-high school education.
• 2 years of experience in the field.
• Restaurant experience preferred.
• Requires a working knowledge of banquet/catering food and beverage services, policies or operations.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office, Excel, e-mail and internet functions.
• Ability to compile facts and figures in accordance with established procedures.
• Must be willing to “pitch-in” and help co-workers with their job duties and be a team player.
• Knowledge of restaurant operations, including marketing plans, security and safety programs, personnel and labor relations, preparation of business plans, repairs, maintenance, budget forecasting, quality assurance programs, hospitality law, and long-range planning.
• Leadership skills to motivate and develop staff and to ensure accomplishment of goals.
• Able to set priorities, plan, organize, and delegate.
• Written communication skills to be concise, well organized, complete, and clear.
• Ability to work effectively under time constraints and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Daily follow-up with potential event clients.
• Complete weekly event information submissions to management.
• Daily continental breakfast and clean-up for hotel guests; 7AM to 11AM
• Perform any other job-related duties as assigned by manager, which may include one shift at the front desk per week and/or one night audit shift per week if needed.

Benefits

• We Offer Competitive Salary
• Flexible schedule
• Comprehensive training
• Medical Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid Sick time (NJ)
• Great Discount Program

Contact Us

Visit us at https://www.genesis-hospitality.com/

Genesis Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer.