Location: Durham, NC
Company: Virtualvocations
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Working with the Event Sales Manager and Executive Chef, the Event Manager guides clients in planning all aspects of their events, from menu to dcor, and guides the Banquets & Catering team in fulfilling and exceeding the client's vision and expectations. Specific Responsibilities: Ensures successful events, exceeding client needs and company profitability guidelines.
Plans and executes all 21c/in-house events Assists Event Sales Manager with incoming customer inquiries and develop relationships with new customers, including menu selection audio visual needs table set up special requests updating of BEOs through Delphi Coordinates with Event Sales Manager & Executive Chef to ensure profitable
bookings. Evaluates each piece of catering business with Event Sales Manager to ensure business can be properly serviced. Creates innovative set-ups, menus, and functions for groups.
Develops strong communication with Executive Chef and Food & Beverage staff team. Develops a preferred vendors list and maintains vendor relationships. Assists with PR/marketing efforts for new business and 21c/restaurant sponsored events Overall Knowledge of product/services Answers questions from clients confidently Sells items and services that we offer and are able to execute successfully Generates creative and innovative menus while working closely with our Chef. Event management Maintains and implements
efficient set up & tear down details and processes Hands-on management of events Interacts with the on-site contact and assist with any requests in a professional and courteous manner Monitors server hours/over-time Organizes return of any rentals Directs Supervisor of Event Captains and B&C team Communication Maintains a good working relationship with guests, groups, and personnel from other departments.
Demonstrates clear, concise written and verbal communication skills with team. Adheres to deadlines for both clients and internal departments. Maintains lines of communication between B&C and restaurant. Primary communicator to host stand and Open Table for PDR events Provide information about associated hotel and F&B services to guests.
Financial/HR Follows accounting and HR processes in regard to revenue reporting and staff relations COGS checkbook reconciliation Personnel Action Forms up to date on all teammates Tracks staff calendar Conducts interviews, hires B&C staff, implements training, evaluates staff on regular basis Administrative Update Delphi regarding events, menus, etc. Upkeep of all signage, menus, food labels, etc. Inform 21c Management Team of daily events and specific needs for events Update Event needs in Daylight Update posted BEOs restaurant BOH team Provide clients with quick and informative responses to all event inquiries Lead weekly BEO meetings Distribute finalized BEOs each Thursday to restaurant BOH and Host stand Inventory B&C supplies and place orders for upcoming week of B&C events (linens, a/v, soda, etc.
) Create and distribute B&C team schedule Review Income Journals for accuracy of covers and categorization Review B&C staff timeclock activity for accuracy bi-weekly Perform accurate inventory of Banquet Kitchen Review General Ledger and reconcile with Checkbook Assist Event Sales Manager with B&C Executive Summary Develop and lead quarterly B&C team trainings Participate in annual budget development for B&C department Qualifications: Requires advanced knowledge of Event Planning.
May require considerable working knowledge of other major areas in the hotel and the skill to integrate and communicate that information. Competent with Windows-based computers and Microsoft Office and familiar with industry standard software. Demonstrated management skills Demonstrates enthusiasm for all things 21c. Must pass a background check Physical Requirements: Must be able to carry full service tray comfortably.
Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds. Education/Formal Training: Four-year college degree preferred Experience: At least four years working in Event Planning 21c Museum Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristic. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http: //www1. eeoc. gov/employers/poster. cfm
and administrative support to the Banquets & Catering Department, assisting the Events Manager with creating a high performance department focused on producing successful events that exceed client expectations. The Assistant Event Manager ensures that the plans and vision for each event as planned by the Event Manager are accurately and aesthetically executed.
The position leads the Event Captain and team in all aspects of execution and provides support to the Event Manager by maintaining the event spaces and collateral materials. Specific Responsibilities: Motivates teammates to work cheerfully, efficiently, and effectively. Provides leadership support to Banquets & Catering (B&C) Team.
Develops strong communication with Event Manager and Banquet Sous Chef in order to receive all details/tools necessary to execute events. Maintains clear and concise lines of communication between Banquets & Catering department (B&C) and other property departments.
Maintains a good working relationship with guests, groups, and teammates from other departments. Provides administrative support for Event Sales Manager(s) when applicable. With an overall knowledge of product/services/property, confidently answers questions from client, teammates, and management. Manages and executes events according to standards as documented in the Banquets & Catering Standards & Tools manual. Maintains,
implements, and improves efficient set-up & tear down processes.
Interacts with on-site client contacts and assists with any requests not listed in materials provided by Event Manager. Performs any task related to execution and running of events and fills in for event servers as necessary. Assists Event Manager in organizing delivery and return of any rental items. Consistently re-evaluates and updates SOPs for the B&C department. Human Resources functions Works with Event Manager to monitor server hours and overtime as well as payroll. Tracks staff calendar. Assists Manager with staff interviews and reviews when necessary. Administrative functions Ensures event updates and changes are communicated to culinary and event team.
Updates and communicates staff schedule. Creates signage, menus, food labels, etc. Creates floor plans for events as needed Reconciles department checkbook (purchase orders, invoices, etc. ) Follows accounting procedures outlining revenue reporting and HR. Maintains inventory of linen, n/a beverages, event department specific items. Qualifications: Advanced knowledge of Event Planning and fine dining required. Working knowledge of other major areas in the hotel and the skill to integrate and communicate that information preferred.
Knowledge of basic food service standards, service, hygiene and safety. Competent with Windows-based computers and Microsoft Office and familiar with industry standard software. Demonstrated management skills. Demonstrates enthusiasm for all things 21c. Must pass a background check Physical Requirements: Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time. Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds. Education/Formal Training: Four-year college degree preferred Experience: At least two years working in Events 21c Museum Hotels is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristic.
The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http: //www1. eeoc. gov/employers/poster. cfm
