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Event Services Manager

Arlington, VA, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Exact $80,000.00
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Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Voluntary Accident Insurance
Voluntary critical illness insurance
voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
Discount Program
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
401k
Sick Time
Holiday pay
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off

Job Description

Design Cuisine, based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, is a premier provider of catering and business dining services, renowned for delivering exceptional dining experiences that resonate with the history and vibrancy of the nation's capital. As part of the larger Elior North America family, Design Cuisine benefits from the resources and values of a global leader in food services, committed to inclusivity, growth, and excellence in every facet of the hospitality industry. Elior North America upholds a strong commitment to equal opportunity employment and fosters a diverse and supportive work environment where employees from all backgrounds can thrive and... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Two years of catering, food-beverage or administrative/event experience
  • Very organized
  • Able to work independently and make sound business decisions
  • Basic PC knowledge including Word and Excel
  • Basic math knowledge including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent staff management skills

Job Qualifications

  • Two years of catering, food-beverage, administrative, or event experience
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong staff management skills
  • Basic PC knowledge including Word and Excel
  • Basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and percentages
  • Bachelor’s degree in management (preferred)

Job Duties

  • Ensure all event information in CaterXpert is up to date and detailed prior to deadlines
  • Review event floorplans, day of supervisor packets, pack lists, and rental equipment for accuracy and distribution
  • Communicate company procedures, standards, and expectations to event staff onsite
  • Assist in the setup and execution of events
  • Coordinate delivery and pickup schedules for event rentals with specialists or venue managers
  • Maintain and manage event calendars via Outlook and attend relevant meetings and calls
  • Liaise effectively with sales, culinary, and booking staff to understand menus and client needs
  • Collect and submit all payments and deposits related to contracted events, review accounts receivable reports, and resolve discrepancies
  • Troubleshoot and make prompt decisions to address event challenges
  • Manage event staff, hold them accountable, and administer discipline as necessary
  • Follow up with photographers post-event to request photos
  • Act as the first point of contact for general leads, gathering detailed information
  • Process event closeouts following each event
  • Send nightly event reminders to internal staff

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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